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rmwill · 24 March 2022, 06:24 AM

Cadillac called, they want their Cimmaron/Catera strategy back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamW

Here we go. One word... HIDEOUS!

Here's the link. https://www.swatch.com/en-us/home

GoingPlaces · 24 March 2022, 06:33 AM

I'm not sure I understand. So these are Swatch watches with Omega branded dials and design?

Why?

-dustin · 24 March 2022, 06:42 AM

I'd sport Mars for sure.

wrxdev · 24 March 2022, 06:42 AM

As an Omega lover, this is blasphemy and downright disgusting.

RW16610 · 24 March 2022, 06:50 AM

This seems so ridiculous, but I'm not sure what's wrong with me and why I even want one of those.

The Adam Project (2022 Netflix film) has two characters wearing a Speedmaster. In fact, one of the characters is a kid. That was likely part of the plan to get younger individuals to follow suit.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ry...e-adam-project

Now that product placement makes a lot more sense to me.

Austerlitz7 · 24 March 2022, 06:53 AM

It’s an absolute stroke of genius
This opens up the brand to the younger generation who would otherwise not be able to acquire a $6K watch
I’m a fan and it’s a good move on their parts
And I own an 1861 and a 3861
I would rock a Neptune

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C0d · 24 March 2022, 06:53 AM

I am not a fan of Omega on the dial but damn for the price some of these are hot.

This is pretty smart.

Omega fans are gonna haord these like candy and younger kids are gonna buy them and perhaps become Omega fans.

The Mercury and Jupiter might be coming home.... some are gonna shell top $ for the box set.

Price in Tiffany dial is going to the moon, mark and believe that.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 06:54 AM

I love them. Problem is I don't live close to a store.

Anyone want to make a quick 100 bucks and pick a couple up for me on Saturday?

LOL

C0d · 24 March 2022, 06:55 AM

I am not a fan of Omega on the dial but damn for the price some of these are hot.

This is pretty smart.

Omega fans are gonna haord these like candy and younger kids are gonna buy them and perhaps become Omega fans.

The Mercury and Jupiter might be coming home.... some are gonna shell top $ for the box set.

Price in Tiffany dial is going to the moon, mark and believe that.

C0d · 24 March 2022, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjrhc

I love them. Problem is I don't live close to a store.

Anyone want to make a quick 100 bucks and pick a couple up for me on Saturday?

LOL

Perhaps pool orders, I don't know. I think scalpels are gonna hoard them and sell for $ on C24.

JodyHighroller · 24 March 2022, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjrhc

I love them. Problem is I don't live close to a store.

Anyone want to make a quick 100 bucks and pick a couple up for me on Saturday?

LOL

I’m way ahead of you

Getting the guys together for a trip up to the mall.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 06:57 AM

Yeah. I am kind of afraid of that. I just called NY Times Square and they won't consider a phone order. So, gonna call around and see if I can get lucky anywhere.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

I’m way ahead of you

Can I piggyback on your success?

LOL.

C0d · 24 March 2022, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjrhc

Yeah. I am kind of afraid of that. I just called NY Times Square and they won't consider a phone order. So, gonna call around and see if I can get lucky anywhere.

I called local Swatch store and couldn't get through for a while, kid there was mad. He said he doesn't have any yet and people have been calling non-stop.

shaunylw · 24 March 2022, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austerlitz7

It’s an absolute stroke of genius
This opens up the brand to the younger generation who would otherwise not be able to acquire a $6K watch
I’m a fan and it’s a good move on their parts
And I own an 1861 and a 3861
I would rock a Neptune

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Totally agree, genius move. It hurts neither business, it only helps. It’s a perfect colab and they look unreal. Some of the colors are a bit wild but the more traditional colors are really cool. I’m in once i can find one.

shaunylw · 24 March 2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0d

Perhaps pool orders, I don't know. I think scalpels are gonna hoard them and sell for $ on C24.

Agreed. Very interested to see what they end up selling at. I imagine $1,000 at first then they come down to maybe $550 or so.

JodyHighroller · 24 March 2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjrhc

Can I piggyback on your success?

LOL.

What colors are you after? I’ll try my best to obtain.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 07:02 AM

I have spoken to 2 NY stores, one TX store and the San Francisco store.

Only 2 watches per customer on day of purchase. The briefcase with all pieces will NOT be available for purchase. No phone orders or shipping of watches. Must be in person to buy.

So, sucks for anyone not living in the 7 or so cities they are releasing these.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

What colors are you after? I’ll try my best to obtain.

Mercury, Moon or Jupiter.

The grey, black or beige.

J

MasonDixon · 24 March 2022, 07:09 AM

I'm ready to buy the Mission to Mercury model right now. Oh wait....nevermind......I'm nowhere near a Swatch store.

Tools · 24 March 2022, 07:10 AM

Swatch devastated the Swiss watch industry with their onslaught of cheap, plastic, quartz driven watches back in the 80's.

Looks like they are now trying to destroy their own Omega brand with the same approach.

Which of their other brands are they going to brutalize next, Breguet, Blancpain, Tissot..

JodyHighroller · 24 March 2022, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjrhc

Mercury, Moon or Jupiter.

The grey, black or beige.

J

I will report back Saturday!

If anyone else is interested, post up what colors you want. I’ll try to help where possible.

C0d · 24 March 2022, 07:17 AM

I am going for Mercury and Jupiter.

The Jupiter looks unreal to me. Damn!
I might pick up Venus for my wife if I am able. :)

logo · 24 March 2022, 07:22 AM

Mars is cool, that will be a hot seller. I like the colors of Saturn and Neptune too. Uranus and Venus going to sell like crazy I bet. Kinda funny they included Pluto.

chunk2020 · 24 March 2022, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0d

I am not a fan of Omega on the dial but damn for the price some of these are hot.

This is pretty smart.

Omega fans are gonna haord these like candy and younger kids are gonna buy them and perhaps become Omega fans.

The Mercury and Jupiter might be coming home.... some are gonna shell top $ for the box set.

Price in Tiffany dial is going to the moon, mark and believe that.

I see what you did there lol

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nigelUK · 24 March 2022, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I'm not sure I understand. So these are Swatch watches with Omega branded dials and design?

Why?

The young un's call it a 'collab'

I actually like some of them. Find it hilarious that some people are actually disgusted. Get over it. It's a Swatch watch being sold in Swatch shops.

It's fresh, modern, cheeky, daring, unique for one of the leading Swiss watch brands. Everything Rolex would never do. This is a big year for Omega.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

I will report back Saturday!

If anyone else is interested, post up what colors you want. I’ll try to help where possible.

Thanks mate! I greatly appreciate it.

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Cru Jones · 24 March 2022, 07:24 AM

They could have easily done this range without the Omega/Speedmaster connection. Strange move…..

Some aren’t bad looking.

drjrhc · 24 March 2022, 07:24 AM

I don’t think these are a limited release are they?

So, worst case, might have to wait a while to get one.

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C0d · 24 March 2022, 07:26 AM

Theya re not limited but the hype these have generated is ureal. All the watch forums have loaded threads. Its almost like the Rolex launch day (submariner).

I guess this is what they wanted. No publicity is bad publicity.

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24 March 2022, 07:10 AM	#81
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,105	Swatch devastated the Swiss watch industry with their onslaught of cheap, plastic, quartz driven watches back in the 80's. Looks like they are now trying to destroy their own Omega brand with the same approach. Which of their other brands are they going to brutalize next, Breguet, Blancpain, Tissot.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 March 2022, 06:33 AM	#62
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,342	I'm not sure I understand. So these are Swatch watches with Omega branded dials and design? Why?

24 March 2022, 06:42 AM	#63
-dustin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,584	I'd sport Mars for sure.

24 March 2022, 06:42 AM	#64
wrxdev "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: VSK Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 159	As an Omega lover, this is blasphemy and downright disgusting.

24 March 2022, 06:50 AM	#65
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,992	This seems so ridiculous, but I'm not sure what's wrong with me and why I even want one of those. The Adam Project (2022 Netflix film) has two characters wearing a Speedmaster. In fact, one of the characters is a kid. That was likely part of the plan to get younger individuals to follow suit. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ry...e-adam-project Now that product placement makes a lot more sense to me.

24 March 2022, 06:53 AM	#66
Austerlitz7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MA Posts: 11	It’s an absolute stroke of genius This opens up the brand to the younger generation who would otherwise not be able to acquire a $6K watch I’m a fan and it’s a good move on their parts And I own an 1861 and a 3861 I would rock a Neptune Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2022, 06:53 AM	#67
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	I am not a fan of Omega on the dial but damn for the price some of these are hot. This is pretty smart. Omega fans are gonna haord these like candy and younger kids are gonna buy them and perhaps become Omega fans. The Mercury and Jupiter might be coming home.... some are gonna shell top $ for the box set. Price in Tiffany dial is going to the moon, mark and believe that.

24 March 2022, 06:54 AM	#68
drjrhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Watch: Calibre 11 Monaco Posts: 665	I love them. Problem is I don't live close to a store. Anyone want to make a quick 100 bucks and pick a couple up for me on Saturday? LOL

24 March 2022, 06:55 AM	#69
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	I am not a fan of Omega on the dial but damn for the price some of these are hot. This is pretty smart. Omega fans are gonna haord these like candy and younger kids are gonna buy them and perhaps become Omega fans. The Mercury and Jupiter might be coming home.... some are gonna shell top $ for the box set. Price in Tiffany dial is going to the moon, mark and believe that.

24 March 2022, 06:57 AM	#72
drjrhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Watch: Calibre 11 Monaco Posts: 665	Yeah. I am kind of afraid of that. I just called NY Times Square and they won't consider a phone order. So, gonna call around and see if I can get lucky anywhere.

24 March 2022, 07:02 AM	#78
drjrhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: KY Watch: Calibre 11 Monaco Posts: 665	I have spoken to 2 NY stores, one TX store and the San Francisco store. Only 2 watches per customer on day of purchase. The briefcase with all pieces will NOT be available for purchase. No phone orders or shipping of watches. Must be in person to buy. So, sucks for anyone not living in the 7 or so cities they are releasing these.

24 March 2022, 07:09 AM	#80
MasonDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 276	I'm ready to buy the Mission to Mercury model right now. Oh wait....nevermind......I'm nowhere near a Swatch store.

24 March 2022, 07:17 AM	#83
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	I am going for Mercury and Jupiter. The Jupiter looks unreal to me. Damn! I might pick up Venus for my wife if I am able. :)

24 March 2022, 07:22 AM	#84
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,304	Mars is cool, that will be a hot seller. I like the colors of Saturn and Neptune too. Uranus and Venus going to sell like crazy I bet. Kinda funny they included Pluto.

24 March 2022, 07:24 AM	#88
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,551	They could have easily done this range without the Omega/Speedmaster connection. Strange move….. Some aren’t bad looking.

24 March 2022, 07:26 AM	#90
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	Theya re not limited but the hype these have generated is ureal. All the watch forums have loaded threads. Its almost like the Rolex launch day (submariner). I guess this is what they wanted. No publicity is bad publicity.

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