Swatch and Omega

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by henrylee

But you can get the same looking for 5% of the price. Why not just buy a cheap quartz and call it a day. It really cheapens the moonwatch look and history. This collab benefits swatch way more than omega.

I think the Reduced and some of the different variations of the Speedmaster to be far worse than this release

[doctoryellow]

Will these be available in Las Vegas?

[watchik]

So the strap size of the Moonswatch is the same as the original Moonwatch - 20mm?


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[MaxPeck]

I love this. So much of the industry is so SERIOUS but this is just FUN! Plus it will likely bring on loads of younger buyers to the Omega brand who otherwise may not identify as much with the Speedmaster as some of the “previous generations”. I will be in line at the SF store to try and pick up the Mercury or Moon, and Pluto. (If I can figure out a way to get away from the family on a Saturday morning!)


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[mquarter]

Originally Posted by henrylee

This collab benefits swatch way more than omega.

Right ... on one hand you've got Omega trying to go head to head with Rolex with their releases earlier this month with the Ultra Deep and those Speedys with imitation Rolex colourways. And then they pull this stunt , one step forward two steps back.

[logo]

The meaning of “Swatch” is Second Watch. As this forum and others are showing, where the average timepiece price is probably $6-8K+, and yet these MoonSwatch watches seem to be a hit, it would appear mission accomplished.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by logo

The meaning of “Swatch” is Second Watch...

I would've thought it implies "Swiss Watch" ...

[GB-man]

This is literally walking the line between genius and horrendous…

If I had to put my money on one side it would be that it’s genius.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by logo

The meaning of “Swatch” is Second Watch. As this forum and others are showing, where the average timepiece price is probably $6-8K+, and yet these MoonSwatch watches seem to be a hit, it would appear mission accomplished.

They sure fooled me. Looks like he’s right tho lol

[logo]

Originally Posted by Travelller

I would've thought it implies "Swiss Watch" ...

I originally thought that as well. But from the Swatch Group history page:

“…launching of a low-cost, high-tech, artistic and emotional «second watch» – the Swatch.”

https://www.swatchgroup.com/en/swatc...s-item__body-2

[henrylee]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

I think the Reduced and some of the different variations of the Speedmaster to be far worse than this release

Don’t get me wrong, I will likely purchase one or two of these moonSwatches but really going backwards for omega

[henrylee]

Originally Posted by mquarter

Right ... on one hand you've got Omega trying to go head to head with Rolex with their releases earlier this month with the Ultra Deep and those Speedys with imitation Rolex colourways. And then they pull this stunt , one step forward two steps back.

I agree, omega seems confused . They want to compete in the Olympics and the Paralympics.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by henrylee

I agree, omega seems confused . They want to compete in the Olympics and the Paralympics.

Nevermind.

But maybe not the best comparison.

[henrylee]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Nevermind.

But maybe not the best comparison.

Omega competes with Rolex but also compete with plastic quartz watches

[yoast]

I heard 120 pc per store and max 2 per customer. Grey pricing has been set at 2000,- usd already.
These will be a flippers dream...

[yoast]

[djona]

Originally Posted by yoast

I heard 120 pc per store and max 2 per customer. Grey pricing has been set at 2000,- usd already.
These will be a flippers dream...

120 per model (1,320 total) or 120 total (10 per model)?

And, where did you see grey pricing at $2,000?

[henrylee]

I heard people are already lining up at stores

[Rippin12]

This is a genius move by the Swatch group. Hopefully the availability will be good to prevent the flippers from playing the mark-up game.

Thanks for bringing back the fun to owning/wearing a watch. I think the whole watch business has gotten a bit too serious - I mean it's a plaything/piece of jewelry that's strapped to your wrist. It has reached a point where people are getting robbed in daylight or b&e at gunpoint in their homes for their watches.

These MoonSwatches are a breath of fresh air.

Oh and I own a 3861 Speedy Pro, and in no way do I feel that it cheapens the brand or my watch.

[RJM25R]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-X-S...-127635-2958-0

God loves a trier

[nigelUK]

Originally Posted by RJM25R

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-X-S...-127635-2958-0

God loves a trier

As if people have actually bid up over £7k !

[alllexandru]

I have 3 friends WIS but with different budget, none of them had regular Speedy for different reasons.
Now all 3 of them will buy the MoonSwatch

It is a hit for sure

[alexbaileyshc]

Went to check them out at the london store today.
Two per person.
Only sold via swatch stores.
Look great in real life colour schemes.
Yellow really pops


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[1William]

I like them from the specs and the photographs. They appear to be a lot of fun and the price is right. If I like them as much as the pictures and the specs tell me I do, I will buy them all. This will also be a great gift for younger collectors to get started in the hobby.

[alllexandru]

Taken from WUS topic....crazy prices ..cmon people

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"The craziness is real. The 1st photo is taken outside the Swatch boutique here in Taipei, Taiwan this afternoon at 16:00. The 2nd is a screenshot that I just pulled off of eBay. BTW, 1,135,291 New Taiwan dollars = USD$39,584..."

[Driver8]

The amount of indignant "clutching of pearls" from the Omega fan-base is hilarious!

Let's be honest here, these MoonSwatches are in no way (and never will be) a substitute for the real thing, and as such I can't remotely see how this "damages" the brand. They're a bioceramic (plastic) homage that're nothing more than a bit of fun. No doubt a massive cash-cow for the Swatch Group in the short-term, but in horological terms it's just a bit of fun, and despite all the co-branding, to my mind they're essentially just Swatch watches (build quality, materials, technical design, movement, etc), with Omega visual design: they aren't "dumbed-down" Omegas IMO. They'll be gateway watches for the younger crowd, and fun gym-watches/summer-watches for many more "seasoned" watch fans.

Yes they're all hyped-up at the moment, and they'll surely be a flipper's paradise for some time until the distribution is extended beyond the tiny number of Swatch boutiques, but I also have no doubt that all the hype will vanish in a few months when they're more available, and when many realise just how cheaply-made Swatch watches are.

Personally (and I say this an Omega fan and owner), I think they're a superb idea and a great addition to the watch world.

[Cwillis0001]

These things are already producing the kind of buzz/controversy as the Submariner going to 41. Love it or hate it, Omega has the watch world talking. Mission definitely accomplished. I mean, the name MoonSwatch alone is kind of marketing genius. This is an Omega subforum so of course we're focusing on that side of the house, but let's not forget there is a whole world of rabid Swatch enthusiasts out there too, and I'm sure the buzz on that side is just as loud. Win-win.

Edit: The rings on the Saturn model look pretty cool!

[Paka]

Quartz watches - not for me.

[A-Wax]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

£207 for us Brits

Only available in London & Edinburgh.

Not sure what I feel about these…

I want to like them. Think I’m on the fence.


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Gutted I've got no change of reaching either city on launch day. Hopefully these do get a wider release to all locations.

[Travelller]

Originally Posted by logo

I originally thought that as well. But from the Swatch Group history page:

“…launching of a low-cost, high-tech, artistic and emotional «second watch» – the Swatch.”

https://www.swatchgroup.com/en/swatc...s-item__body-2

Wow, who would've guessed that! Thanks for sharing