New Omega Releases?

[jimcarver]

Since they are not at Basel world when will Omega announce this years releases?

[sportsmaven20]

I was wondering the same thing...they have an opportunity to steal some thunder since Rolex and Tudor both laid an egg at Baselworld!

Guess we’ll see!

[ScottishSubby]

Yeah, i'd be interested in this too.

Just seen the new Rolex and Tudor releases and they are very poor.

[Mini2]

They are doing a launch at there HQ
Id like to say next week but i can't remember after getting told about it last week.
Cut costing apparently

[Bushido]

Swatch group is hosting their own event called "Time to Move" which was slated (last time I checked) for March 19-26 in Zurich.

I'm hopeful we'll start seeing the new releases any time now.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by Bushido

Swatch group is hosting their own event called "Time to Move" which was slated (last time I checked) for March 19-26 in Zurich.

I'm hopeful we'll start seeing the new releases any time now.

Correct. Omega, Breguet, Blancpain, etc. should start having press releases later today or tomorrow.

[_speedmaster_]

With the drama (and letdown of the Rolex Basel showing), this is really a great opportunity for Omega to shine. Hopefully they take advantage and release some great models (along with the obvious anniversary releases).

[AK797]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

With the drama (and letdown of the Rolex Basel showing), this is really a great opportunity for Omega to shine. Hopefully they take advantage and release some great models (along with the obvious anniversary releases).

Every chance, the new SMPs last year were great.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by AK797

Every chance, the new SMPs last year were great.

Agreed. They knocked the SMP out of the park.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Agreed. They knocked the SMP out of the park.

I thought the blue and grey really stole a march on Rolex and maybe would push Rolex to make a blue Sub, but no chance, Rolex are still in bed, sleeping off their gluttony.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by AK797

I thought the blue and grey really stole a march on Rolex and maybe would push Rolex to make a blue Sub, but no chance, Rolex are still in bed, sleeping off their gluttony.

Wholeheartedly agree. Rolex seem to be resting on their laurels. Btw, I was also really hoping for a blue-dial SS sub (new movement). No dice....
As it stands, Omega make the best sub $10k dive watch.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Wholeheartedly agree. Rolex seem to be resting on their laurels. Btw, I was also really hoping for a blue-dial SS sub (new movement). No dice....
As it stands, Omega make the best sub $10k dive watch.

Couldn't agree more. Any non-bias collector will agree the new SMP blows the Sub out of the water.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by benlee

Couldn't agree more. Any non-bias collector will agree the new SMP blows the Sub out of the water.

There are alot of people with Rolex-tinted glasses that don't see the forest through the trees. It's unfortunate. There are great companies out there making great products, but people continue to line up for years long waitlists to purchase a watch that is outclassed by competitors.

To preface (for anyone looking at my sig) I purchased my LVc and BLNR years ago, before the current hoopla.

[benlee]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

There are alot of people with Rolex-tinted glasses that don't see the forest through the trees. It's unfortunate. There are great companies out there making great products, but people continue to line up for years long waitlists to purchase a watch that is outclassed by competitors.

To preface (for anyone looking at my sig) I purchased my LVc and BLNR years ago, before the current hoopla.

It's the power of branding and also Rolex's resale cache. For a lot of people, it justify spending 10K on a watch they will in normal circumstanes won't because they see this purchase as "investment" instead of expenditure. Even for me, at certain high enough price point, I will factor in resale consideration as well although not at the price level of a SS rolex.

[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

With the drama (and letdown of the Rolex Basel showing), this is really a great opportunity for Omega to shine. Hopefully they take advantage and release some great models (along with the obvious anniversary releases).

Agree with you 100%. A lot of brands can make some great headway in the market if they play their cards right. Omega, Grand Seiko, Breitling....

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by benlee

It's the power of branding and also Rolex's resale cache. For a lot of people, it justify spending 10K on a watch they will in normal circumstanes won't because they see this purchase as "investment" instead of expenditure. Even for me, at certain high enough price point, I will factor in resale consideration as well although not at the price level of a SS rolex.

Fair point. Resale is certainly a consideration. But it's cyclical. Rolex watches can be considered a great investment piece because the demand is there. The demand is partly there because the retention value is strong.

Omega need to build up their image (and perhaps pair down the limited editions). The SMP is a great start. I'm hoping they continue gaining momentum with their success.

[DramaTurtle]

Come on Omega, relatively affordable 321!!! Grrrrr

[Alex_TA]

Originally Posted by jimcarver

Since they are not at Basel world when will Omega announce this years releases?

The six luxury brands in the group – Blancpain, Breguet, Glashutte Original, Harry Winston, Jaquet Droz and Omega will be showing retailers in Zurich during the Baselworld 2019 dates. The world’s media will have to wait till an event known as “Time to Move” which will be held from May 14 to 16 in Switzerland.

[Dr Watches]

Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

I was wondering the same thing...they have an opportunity to steal some thunder since Rolex and Tudor both laid an egg at Baselworld!

Guess we’ll see!

That wasn't an egg. It was a turd!

[mobster600]

Omega people are more rational is basically what I’m picking up here

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Alex_TA

The six luxury brands in the group – Blancpain, Breguet, Glashutte Original, Harry Winston, Jaquet Droz and Omega will be showing retailers in Zurich during the Baselworld 2019 dates. The world’s media will have to wait till an event known as “Time to Move” which will be held from May 14 to 16 in Switzerland.

This is correct - no pictures until May.

[kunlun]

Swatchgroup finds a way to flub things. All the Rolex "turds" will be greatly in demand by the time May rolls around and Omega's opportunity is lost.

[jimcarver]

Ok so nothing until May?

I agree with the comments above that this is a big opportunity for Omega with the poor show from Rolex.

I am waiting to see what happens with the Moonwatch, although I supposed the whole point of it is it shouldn't change, so I may as well buy now.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by kunlun

Swatchgroup finds a way to flub things. All the Rolex "turds" will be greatly in demand by the time May rolls around and Omega's opportunity is lost.

Stoogish-thing to say.

Omega has been shining for a long time.

Rolex-and the drooling-has gotten stale.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Dr Watches

That wasn't an egg. It was a turd!

Tudors-always kind of turdish.

[rb250]

Can’t wait to see wat these watch manufacturers release. Omega mostly.