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18 January 2019, 12:47 PM | #1 |
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Apollo 8
Looking to add an omega to the collection. I'm leaning toward a speedy at least 42mm. Came across the apollo 8, but not seeing any around for sale? Is it that limited? I like 44mm black moon phase on bracelet as well. Figured I would go moon watch of some sort since monaco checks the box for auto racing icon, plus omega seems to release more options in moon watch than their racing. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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18 January 2019, 02:19 PM | #2 |
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Not limited. But scarce supply. Allocated quickly to a lot of regulars I know at boutiques. It's a cool watch for sure... But I feel like more will come in that same skeletal style with the modified/dressed 1861.
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Saw this in the flesh at the Omega Boutique in South Coast Plaza. Sales rep told me they got the first 10 pcs to reach the US. He offered to sell me one but I had to decline as I had just bought an SD43 a week earlier and bought my wife an OP39 two weeks prior. The Apollo 8 was devastatingly beautiful and I hope to pick one up in the future. Since I was in a hurry, I was only able to take one pic of poor quality but believe me, the watch looks 100x better in the metal.
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No discount was offered. When I was there, 8 of the 10 pcs were already spoken for in just one day. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Nice piece definitely. Maybe I will try my luck at AD later on (with discount) :p
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Yes, was told it is not LE and also, the OB only got it for 2 days and whatever they did not sell in those 2 days, Omega would get back and pass off to the next OB on their list. At least that iswhat the sales rep told me.
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Here’s the Apollo 8 we had. Already sold but hoping to see another soon! I love the dial.
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All I know is that we received one and sold it. I do not know the specifics of Omega distribution to other ADs.
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I couldnt help it....I just bought the apollo 8 as my first omega. I love the look, size, movement, colors, 50th anniversary, etc. Was hard to find. Being told that although not limited edition, it is definitely limited production with no one knowing if ads or obs will get anymore or not. Can't wait to recieve tomorrow to see in the flesh.
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I have asked my AD about it back home and no delivery date. It’s definitely a nice piece with great detail, a bit large at 44mm but needed to show those details in ceramic case. I always thought it was an LE piece but good to know it’s more of an Limited Production piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Is this ref still hard to get or as what Omega usually do, they ramp up production to meet demand? Just tried it out today, I like the thinner profile and the exhibition case back showing the manual winding movement.
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Well, I can tell you in the London boutiques it’s been quite readily available. I think there have been 6 over the last 2 months or so (indeed there is one in regent street sat there today). It’s a nice piece if you like the size.
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Hey Ben, I was just looking at a for sale ad for one recently, from a grey in Europe I've done business with before and can recommend. Let me know if you'd like the specifics and I'll shoot you a PM. It was just shy of 10% off, iirc.
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nice looking watch, i might add one soon.:)
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Thanks for the offer. But I haven't made up my mind yet. They are now quite readily available at boutique in London. I think Omega might have increased supply recently.
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