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14 February 2022, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 now in stock. Any feedback?
The Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 watch is now finally in stock at the official Omega US websites. I keep reading online that this is a great looking watch and it seems that the price is already going up. What is your feedback?
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14 February 2022, 08:04 PM | #2 |
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It is a fantastic looking watch and very comfortable as well. I love mine. But price has not gone up. Price has always stayed the same.
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14 February 2022, 08:57 PM | #3 |
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Omega's black ceramic cases look fantastic in person. Way better than photos can show.
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14 February 2022, 09:16 PM | #4 |
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Stunning watch in person!
Dont own one but I have see them at the AD, great Speedmaster Get it if you like it, you will not feel sorry. |
15 February 2022, 01:29 AM | #5 |
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It’s a great watch. I owned one for a while but it does wear quite big. I wouldn’t be expecting it to rocket in price, but if you like it it’s a great one to own
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15 February 2022, 01:30 AM | #6 |
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It's a stunning watch but I just wish it was an automatic. That's the only reason I didn't get it and ended up with a Dark Side of the Moon with the 9300 movement.
Regardless, Omega's black ceramic is absolutely stunning. |
15 February 2022, 12:57 PM | #7 |
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Out of stock already if you try to add to cart. I guess I got the last one… pictures coming soon…
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15 February 2022, 12:58 PM | #8 | |
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I guess a watch cannot go up in price if it is still available at retail. Wait until it is discontinued for 2-3 years… Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 February 2022, 01:43 PM | #9 |
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I dig it
Fairly unique piece albeit a little hard to read the time in some light etc |
17 February 2022, 01:11 PM | #10 |
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A few pictures as promised: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
17 February 2022, 05:57 PM | #11 |
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17 February 2022, 09:37 PM | #12 |
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Great looking watch.
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19 February 2022, 04:00 PM | #13 |
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How could I forget a picture of the back:
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28 February 2022, 06:18 PM | #14 |
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Well it was easily attainable pre-owned for $5-$6k at one point and I'm not one to buy something when the price goes higher. At the time I tried one on, I liked it but I didn't think it was worth it to me for my personal collection. I also don't care for "reading online that this is a great looking watch" I don't think there has been a watchbox or grey seller review lately that has said a watch is not good, they are in the business of making money.
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We will find out once this model gets discontinued. My guess is that the price will go up. The price was already up a few weeks ago when the watch was out of stock. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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3 March 2022, 02:03 PM | #16 |
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I'm generally not a fan of Speedmasters *ducks for cover* but i've always thought this model was bitchin
Its probably the only Speedmaster in the current catalogue i'd consider buying, TBH |
3 March 2022, 04:38 PM | #17 |
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If it does, don't worry as there will be another limited edition to replace it, it really shouldn't have bearing on your buying decision.
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Wait what? The manual wind movement is part of what makes this watch cool. |
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19 June 2022, 07:23 AM | #19 |
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I’ve been enamored with it from the first time I set foot in an omega boutique in 2018. It wears really well too.
Never bought it though as I can’t imagine when a non swimmable watch that has that much yellow would get any wrist time. I’ve seen $8k -$10k range of offers over the past couple years, now it seems more towards the high end of that range |
21 June 2022, 04:24 PM | #20 |
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I used to own this 44.25mm Apollo 8 but sold away because it's wearing big on my wrist.
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21 June 2022, 07:00 PM | #21 |
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Beautiful and a sight to see! Congratulations!!
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21 June 2022, 07:36 PM | #22 |
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Why is it 44.25 mm and not 42 like the original???
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22 June 2022, 03:42 AM | #23 |
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23 June 2022, 10:15 PM | #24 |
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Since the thread is still being updated, my two cents:
I owned one of these, bought new (grey) at a discount. Beautiful watch, absolutely stunning. I love the contrast of the yellow bits. I could not read the time, very difficult to see. It was too big for me. I finally sold it, and was able to make a small profit, which is always nice. There are not many of these out there, and prices varied widely in the past. I think they've settled-down now, and discounts are difficult to find and used ones seem to sell for solid money.
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It's a beautiful watch. I have a DSOTM and love the black ceramic!
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