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Cabaiguan · 16 May 2019, 06:09 AM

At least we know we can buy these watches.

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texasmade · 16 May 2019, 07:01 AM

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At least we know we can buy these watches.

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That's always a plus with Omega and big publicly traded watch conglomerates in general.

Fort Rolex · 16 May 2019, 07:59 AM

Think the media embargo is through tomorrow so we’ll all have to wait to Friday

superdog · 16 May 2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

At least we know we can buy these watches.

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Originally Posted by texasmade

That's always a plus with Omega and big publicly traded watch conglomerates in general.

I wish this were true.

Still waiting on a watch I purchased after Basel 18.

Watch Explorer · 17 May 2019, 02:43 PM

Just over 2 hours until the embargo is lifted.

El-Duderino · 17 May 2019, 08:50 PM

Well, botched media release aside, I think Omega did a very nice job with the 50th Apollo XI Speedy. Not really a fan of the other announced Omega pieces. Haven’t had a chance to look at the other Swatch offerings yet.

Watch Explorer · 17 May 2019, 10:23 PM

I like the Speedy also, especially the new bracelet.

JeremyS · 17 May 2019, 10:52 PM

I was a little underwhelmed this year. The SS Deville might be nice—it’s a steal compared to the recently released Grand Seiko SBGK005.

The Speedmaster dial...that astronaut sub-dial just doesn’t work for me. Agree that the bracelet is nice—sort of retro. I think it would look even better on the FOIS and similar models.

None of the others really jumped out at me. The 300m dive Chrono is just too big, and the AT GMT dial is too busy.

Terrakot · 17 May 2019, 10:56 PM

SMP with white dial looks nice

samshah · 18 May 2019, 12:22 AM

The SS Tressor May be the winner for me.

ashbaug2 · 18 May 2019, 01:07 AM

Omega blew it. What's up with the picture of an astronaut's butt on the sub-dial? I think there are several other iconic pictures that could have been used... and I still don't understand why they didn't use this as the piece to reissue the 321 movement. C'mon! This thing was set up like an underhanded pitch right over the center of the plate for a jacked-up, 'roided-out Barry Bonds to crush out of the park and into the SF Bay.... People will buy it for the speculation that it will eventually go up in price and resell it later, I think. But otherwise, it's a huge "whiff" in my book.

But the box it comes in... Whoa! Check that thing out.

I actually do happen to like the new Planet Ocean 43.5mm white dial/orange bezel. That thing is pretty cool!

Dr. Robert · 18 May 2019, 01:27 AM

Re: speedmaster The watch is ok, bracelet is very cool!

texasmade · 18 May 2019, 01:56 AM

The 50th would’ve been better if they did away with the gold foil image in the subdial. I like everything else on the watch.

SMP white dial on rubber strap looks great. I also like the orange ceramic PO but it’s still too large for me to wear.

ashbaug2 · 18 May 2019, 01:58 AM

Here's that Planet Ocean they just released, I think it looks pretty cool.

KBM · 18 May 2019, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Terrakot

SMP with white dial looks nice

This does look very nice.

FTX I · 18 May 2019, 03:48 AM

DCheeta · 18 May 2019, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Couldn’t have said it better myself.

BT1985 · 18 May 2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Here's that Planet Ocean they just released, I think it looks pretty cool.

I really like this too and I have never been a Omega diver guy.

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Cru Jones · 18 May 2019, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrakot

SMP with white dial looks nice

Really, really good, IMHO.

Michigan_State · 18 May 2019, 11:25 PM

The white dial looks sweet. I also like the Sedna Gold Chrono with black ceramic bezel.

superdog · 18 May 2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

The more I look, the less I like.

superdog · 18 May 2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ashbaug2

Here's that Planet Ocean they just released, I think it looks pretty cool.

Although this is intersting.

I do kind of like it and can see it growing on me.

familyguy · 19 May 2019, 01:07 AM

The back of the steel speedy is looking less like a footprint and more like a mitochondrion.

_speedmaster_ · 19 May 2019, 03:54 AM

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The back of the steel speedy is looking less like a footprint and more like a mitochondrion.

I can't unsee that now...

ILuvSubs · 20 May 2019, 11:08 AM

We waited how long after Baselworld 2019 and we get this from Omega? It's a little underwhelming. I agree that Omega could've found a better picture for the 9 sub-dial...

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Omega blew it. What's up with the picture of an astronaut's butt on the sub-dial?

I love this bracelet, which looks like the 1039. Hopefully you can buy this separately from an OB. This would be an excellent upgrade for any Speedy owner.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Re: speedmaster The watch is ok, bracelet is very cool!

dchang81 · 20 May 2019, 03:11 PM

no wonder there was an embargo, if there was a trickle of releases it would be really sad.

16 May 2019, 06:09 AM	#61
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16 May 2019, 07:59 AM	#63
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	Think the media embargo is through tomorrow so we’ll all have to wait to Friday

17 May 2019, 02:43 PM	#65
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	Just over 2 hours until the embargo is lifted.

17 May 2019, 08:50 PM	#66
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	Well, botched media release aside, I think Omega did a very nice job with the 50th Apollo XI Speedy. Not really a fan of the other announced Omega pieces. Haven’t had a chance to look at the other Swatch offerings yet.

17 May 2019, 10:23 PM	#67
Watch Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Watch: 114270 Posts: 462	I like the Speedy also, especially the new bracelet.

17 May 2019, 10:52 PM	#68
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	I was a little underwhelmed this year. The SS Deville might be nice—it’s a steal compared to the recently released Grand Seiko SBGK005. The Speedmaster dial...that astronaut sub-dial just doesn’t work for me. Agree that the bracelet is nice—sort of retro. I think it would look even better on the FOIS and similar models. None of the others really jumped out at me. The 300m dive Chrono is just too big, and the AT GMT dial is too busy.

18 May 2019, 12:22 AM	#70
samshah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 138	The SS Tressor May be the winner for me.

18 May 2019, 01:07 AM	#71
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,028	Omega blew it. What's up with the picture of an astronaut's butt on the sub-dial? I think there are several other iconic pictures that could have been used... and I still don't understand why they didn't use this as the piece to reissue the 321 movement. C'mon! This thing was set up like an underhanded pitch right over the center of the plate for a jacked-up, 'roided-out Barry Bonds to crush out of the park and into the SF Bay.... People will buy it for the speculation that it will eventually go up in price and resell it later, I think. But otherwise, it's a huge "whiff" in my book. But the box it comes in... Whoa! Check that thing out. I actually do happen to like the new Planet Ocean 43.5mm white dial/orange bezel. That thing is pretty cool!

18 May 2019, 01:56 AM	#73
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,333	The 50th would’ve been better if they did away with the gold foil image in the subdial. I like everything else on the watch. SMP white dial on rubber strap looks great. I also like the orange ceramic PO but it’s still too large for me to wear.

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19 May 2019, 01:07 AM	#83
familyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Peter Griffin Location: Quahog Posts: 75	The back of the steel speedy is looking less like a footprint and more like a mitochondrion.

20 May 2019, 03:11 PM	#86
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,041	no wonder there was an embargo, if there was a trickle of releases it would be really sad.

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