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1 November 2022, 04:34 PM | #31 |
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I previously wrote a thread here about buying a 3861 vs a Snoopy 50th. I tried both but ultimately felt the Snoopy isn't worth the grey market prices. Bought the 3861 via AD and remained quite happy with it until today.
Most ADs will not get a Snoopy from Omega. It is mainly for their boutiques and its required spending history to get one from the OB is approx. 60k USD. The required spend history to buy the Snoopy is simply not worth it when I can get another Patek/Rolex/AP. |
2 November 2022, 07:25 AM | #33 | |
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2 November 2022, 10:04 AM | #34 |
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This 60K history with the boutique is pretty odd.
I got a Snoopy and had zero history, I personally know other 3 clients that had very minimal history, in the 5-10K range… and got the Watch as well. The only thing we have in common is that we expressed our interest Long time ago, before they opened the list. |
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Me and my friends received the Silver snoopy without much purchase history.
I had bought one stainless steel Seamaster from the OB few years ago and I received my snoopy being one of the 1st few who express the interest of the watch. |
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3 November 2022, 05:39 AM | #37 |
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Don't really get this. The Snoopy seems to be quite available, but very in demand... the 321 on the other hand is the real classic in the making, it's a far superior watch and movement with a production run that's now being shared with other watches. Can't help but think in 5 years time people are going to be asking why they were chasing the Snoopy rather than the 321!!!
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My personal opinion is that in the long term, a good design wins. Case in point is the BMW Z8 which has poor review on how the car handles, but it's very desirable because of how it looks and its association to James Bond. It's like that with the Snoopy IMHO. It's available in the secondary market, but not available at all in a boutique at retail price. Do you agree? If not, tell me where to get it at retail and I'll pay up. |
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The Snoopy looks very unique and has a cool party trick on the backside. As such, it could easily fit into any collection, large or small. From my personal experience, the Snoopy is just as difficult or more difficult than getting listed for a 321. If you have any info on where the Snoopy is more readily available, I'm sure the OP and many other forum members would definitely appreciate it. Far superior? Nope, not for me especially considering it's almost double the cost of a 3861 Speedy. But that comes down to personal preference. I personally like the new Sapphire 3861 over the 321. Price, size, and aesthetically speaking. True, the 321 has a proven movement with long history, but I prefer the new METAS certified 3861 movement currently in this iteration of the Snoopy. The great thing about this hobby is there is enough variety out there for everyone and their preferences. |
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3 November 2022, 06:55 AM | #41 | |
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But everyone is different and I accept the point above about preferring a sapphire 3861 - it’s a great watch and just depends on your preferences. For me, having been through most steel versions the 321 is the best steel speedmaster made, and everything I ever wanted in one. |
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I've now seen the Snoopy trade for under $20K versus $30K earlier this year. It's definitely dropping just like everything else. What's interesting is that it seems super rare, yet there are so many circulating on the grey market. Still a big premium to go grey, but not the spread of a SS Daytona, despite being far rarer.
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To the casual observer (or someone who doesnt care about NASA) the 321 looks pretty much the same a regular speedy but is 3x the price At least the Snoopy has an interesting design and color scheme to make it stand out from the sea of Speedmasters that all look the same from 3 feet away I can think of 20 Speedmasters I'd rather have over a 321
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My mom does this to me all the time telling me I could have gotten a better deal. So one time I said, here's the exact cash you said I should have spend. Please get me the product. I didn't get the product. She gave me my money back after about 2 weeks. Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk |
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How did this turn into the Snoopy vs. 321 thread?
They are both difficult to get at retail, we can all agree to that. To the OP, I suggest you call around to different Omega boutiques to try your luck. I had no spend history with Omega period, and landed a 321 from the only boutique in Canada. The turn around was 7 months … nothing required other than a genuine inquiry that lead to several conversations with the boutique SA and ultimately the sale. I never had to visit ( it’s clean across the country, some 2700 miles away). That’s not to brag, but just to say, you don’t need a huge spend history to get what you want, at least that’s how it seemed to work for me |
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I suspect trying to get on a list for an already over subscribed watch may be fruitless. If it were me and I really wanted it, I’d look for the best grey price I could and bite the bullet. |
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I haven't been keeping up with grey pricing on either reference lately. Assuming they've come down to more reasonable levels. Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk |
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I see 4-5 snoopy BNIB for every EW on the secondary markets. I suspect you’re correct demand is higher for snoopy. EW is a WIS special snoopy appears to have more broad appeal but much higher annual production.
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Who knows - but I don’t think there is much mileage in rocking Up to an OB now for the snoop. The 321 maybe as that has a more limited interest. |
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It's here! Brand new.
BUT, I immediately ran into a problem. The strap is very stiff. Even if it's broken in, my wrist is too small for the strap. The watch dial itself is fine, but I enjoy my watch tight and secure and the holes in the strap doss not allow me to do it. What are my options? Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk |
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Maybe you could consider the steel bracelet of the 3861. You can adjust that pretty well and have the tight/sharp fit you are looking for. |
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