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20 May 2019, 08:33 AM | #121 | |
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ADs get the scraps. OBs availability will ebb and flow based on purchases/deposit refunds for the next week. They had 20ish available as of EOD yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 May 2019, 09:20 AM | #122 |
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20 May 2019, 10:40 AM | #123 |
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Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Stainless Steel
Nationwide. I should have specified. ADs were given an allotment which is separate from this 20ish I quoted but it’s looking like 2-3 at best let AD is the norm and are being pre sold or being offered to preferred clients like any other allocated pieces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
20 May 2019, 11:02 AM | #124 |
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This watch has so much bling on it, is it likely to be worn or spend its life sitting in the display case?
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20 May 2019, 11:48 AM | #125 |
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So what happens to the other 6200ish watches sold in the global markets? Do we know demand uptick?
I mean watches con move across country lines and all |
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20 May 2019, 12:28 PM | #127 | |
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Very true, but you would have to assume a significant enough spread to create an arbitrage opportunity big enough to move the needle from a quantity inflow standpoint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 May 2019, 12:30 PM | #128 |
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20 May 2019, 02:19 PM | #129 |
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20 May 2019, 02:30 PM | #130 |
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20 May 2019, 10:01 PM | #131 | |
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21 May 2019, 12:23 AM | #132 | |
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I would say my two tone Datejust is way more blingy than this one! The moonshine gold is a very light, subdued color, and the fact that there is no gold on the case or bracelet, doesn't make it blingy at all. I intend to wear mine, if not I wouldn't be buying it. |
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21 May 2019, 12:58 AM | #133 |
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The nice thing about the overproduction means I won’t feel guilty for putting wear and tear on it. Think Snoopy edition. So cool but too precious.
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21 May 2019, 01:28 AM | #134 |
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considering a watch too precious to wear is very sad in my view - if you are not going to wear it then why buy it?
I think this is what is so wrong about this speculator driven market we now have for all kinds of goods - what is the real value of a Ferrari that is so valuable you cant afford to put miles on it? mini rant over back on theme - I like the new watch but not at £8000 RRP let alone any speculator price
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21 May 2019, 02:22 AM | #135 |
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I pre-ordered mine yesterday. I'm still on the fence. I want to see it in the flesh.
On a side note, the new soon to be released Sea Master is the business. |
21 May 2019, 03:18 AM | #136 |
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Many of the photos here lack the details that make this watch IMO. I think with the subtle gold bezel and the contrasting polished/brushed bracelet, this thing will be beautiful in the flesh.
These photos show some of those details and I think it looks great on this wrist shot. |
21 May 2019, 03:48 AM | #137 |
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My omega boutique have ordered 50 but expect to receive 25 but the point is none of them know many they will receive.
The boutique I use have taken 25 deposits and will take no more. I’ve been told I will definitely get one but until it’s on my wrist I’ll hold my breath. I’ve never had a Speedmaster but hopefully I will soon. Good luck to everyone who wants one and congratulations to anyone that gets one. |
21 May 2019, 05:13 AM | #138 |
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Placed a (100%!) deposit today. Waiting very impatiently now...
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21 May 2019, 11:08 AM | #139 | |
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21 May 2019, 11:21 AM | #140 | |
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I agree that atheistically it would look “cleaner” without the graphic but I see it as what makes this watch unique. I think it will be a great conversation piece. For those into watches they will know what it is immediately and for the majority that aren’t, it’s interesting and different enough that I think it will cause a lot of interest and maybe even get some non watch people to take an interest. I also love knowing that the odds of seeing someone else with the same watch is very low. Unlike my Sub which is a dime a dozen where I live. |
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21 May 2019, 12:32 PM | #141 |
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I also would have preferred a clean 9 subdial, but Snoopy being there was cool, as was a good in the dark cartoon iron man. Why not a golden bottom about to touch down on the Earth's only natural satellite... one of the most historic and iconic events in history?
In fact, I passed on a silver Snoopy when new because I thought the dial was cheesy and made me cringe so what do I know! ;) Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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First wedgie on the moon
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21 May 2019, 02:02 PM | #144 |
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I’ll take the good with the minor bad. It’s a lovely piece. That price though...
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21 May 2019, 03:00 PM | #145 |
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All sold out now. Let’s see how many will back out.
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21 May 2019, 03:12 PM | #146 |
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Which OB did you place your deposit through?
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21 May 2019, 03:13 PM | #147 |
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21 May 2019, 04:25 PM | #148 | |
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New bracelet Gold accents Fancy case back Ceramic bezel Special box "Limited" edition Major anniversary model There is enough to justify the price IMO, but obviously I would have liked it to be cheaper Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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21 May 2019, 11:47 PM | #150 |
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Loosely related question: what is expected to happen to the "normal" Speedmaster Pro (hesalite!) in the future?
Will it get the new movement? Will they keep it as is? Whatever happens I hope they don't change anything about it, EXCEPT the movement. Or even just keep the movement the same, since that is how the watch was certified for space travel. |
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