<<< A Speedy Tuesday Incoming >>>

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Congrats again man. Glad the stars aligned for you

Thank you Tom. It certainly has been a weird an wonderful journey

[gnuyork]

Wow! Congratulations... That's quite an incoming.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by PanosI

Ohhhhhh what a day for such a tremendous incoming my friend, Brian!

Now you have "......A Few Good Things!"

Huge congratulations and enjoy that beauty and the rest of your gorgeous collection in the best of health my friend!

Ah Panos my friend, thank you so very much

This one definitely completes the last piece of the puzzle. Never say never, but for now I think I’m done.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

Brian, congratulations mate! That is a wonderful additional to what is a mighty impressive collection

Thank you Ollie, much appreciated

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by gnuyork

Wow! Congratulations... That's quite an incoming.

Thank you

[PanosI]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Ah Panos my friend, thank you so very much

This one definitely completes the last piece of the puzzle. Never say never, but for now I think I’m done.

I, also, have said that a few times in recent years.

[uscmatt99]

Congratulations, looks awesome! Couldn't have gone to a nicer guy

[ratty]

Congratulations, I really hope you enjoy yours as much as I like mine.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Congratulations, looks awesome! Couldn't have gone to a nicer guy

Too kind brother, thank you

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by ratty

Congratulations, I really hope you enjoy yours as much as I like mine.

Thank you Graham, I’m very happy to finally have this in my modest collection, and first chronograph at that

[Greglaw]

Congratulations Brian, what a stunning watch! Looks awesome on you!!! You have an awesome, thoughtful collection, and this is the perfect addition!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Greglaw

Congratulations Brian, what a stunning watch! Looks awesome on you!!! You have an awesome, thoughtful collection, and this is the perfect addition!

Thank you Greg, I appreciate the kind words.

My wife was the one who suggested I consider adding this one, so she gets some of the enabling credit

[sensui]

Congrats on the 321. Rare bird these days.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by sensui

Congrats on the 321. Rare bird these days.

Thank you With only one boutique in Canada they are slim pickings

[Mach]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry for the delay folks ... long day but finally had time to get to this

A big shout out to the fine folks in Vancouver at our only Omega boutique in the whole country (unbelievable I know).

I put a call into them around November expressing interest in the 321, and I was told outright it'd be a minimum two year wait.

Fast forward to last Friday June 3rd (a significant date for a couple of reasons which I will get to) , I was told my time had come. At first I thought they made a mistake After picking myself up off the floor, I was told the 321 was mine if I was still interested. Heck YA,!

Now its fitting that the call came on the third as many of you know by now, 3 is my lucky number! Also, June 3rd just happens to be the day when Ed White took the first space walk by an American wearing none other than ... the 321! How cool is that?

To top it off the watch arrived here on a Speedy Tuesday. I guess it was meant to be.

My photo skills are super poor, and many of you owners have already done a far better job of pictures and history, and details than I ever could....

With that said, I always wanted a really good chronograph, but the Daytona just never sang to me. When this was launched I immediately thought... that's a good chronograph. Vintage inspired, history and pedigree unlike any other.

To me, it feels special, like wearing art on the wrist and nothing like any other reference I own.

As a friend of mine who printed the shirt that I’m wearing says ... "everyone needs One Good Thing".

Anyway I hope you enjoyed my incoming. For me this is a very big deal and perhaps the last watch I buy in quite some time. I think it competes the collection (for now).



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Congrats Brian!!! This is great news! More importantly, this is an exceptional piece!!!

I've been trying to acquire one since the initial announcement in January 2020. Since there are no OBs in Boston, I immediately contacted two local ADs. Unfortunately, I've learned the hard way that the only way to acquire one was to establish a relationship with an OB!

After multiple lobbying attempts, I was finally informed earlier this year that I've been allocated a piece, which has an expected delivery around July or August. I look forward to joining you in the near future! Please continue to add your photos / impressions! Enjoy this beauty!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Mach

Congrats Brian!!! This is great news! More importantly, this is an exceptional piece!!!

I've been trying to acquire one since the initial announcement in January 2020. Since there are no OBs in Boston, I immediately contacted two local ADs. Unfortunately, I've learned the hard way that the only way to acquire one was to establish a relationship with an OB!

After multiple lobbying attempts, I was finally informed earlier this year that I've been allocated a piece, which an expected delivery around July or August. I look forward to joining you in the near future! Please continue to add your photos / impressions! Enjoy this beauty!

Thank you Mark

I think there was some confusion at release amoung Omega AD’s.

I was also told by one of our AD’s in Toronto that they could “add me to their list” if I paid 50% up front … this made me uneasy with no expected delivery date, so I politely declined.

The more I read here and online, it seemed that the only way to buy was indeed through Omega Boutiques of which we only have one, clear across the country and two time zones

I decided to fill out their online questionnaire, back in November 2021 and to my surprise, I received a call within a few days. I had a really great chat with the SA, probably about 20 minutes I’d say. We talked watches in general and he was curious about my collection. I was honest and told him that I was new to the Omega brand, but that I wanted to own and collect iconic references. The new 321 was at the pinnacle of historic chronographs and I wanted to add it as a heirloom piece to my small collection. I guess that must’ve resonated with him.

I truly hope your allocation comes as expected Mark. I believe you will be as blown away as the rest of us with this reference

Best of luck going forward

[Locust]

This gives me hope that one day I’ll get one. Huge congrats sir!!!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Locust

This gives me hope that one day I’ll get one. Huge congrats sir!!!

Thank you Mike I hope you land one very soon indeed

[Greglaw]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you Greg, I appreciate the kind words.

My wife was the one who suggested I consider adding this one, so she gets some of the enabling credit

Mine is always supportive of my watch shenanigans!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Greglaw

Mine is always supportive of my watch shenanigans!

Then you and I are very lucky men indeed

[DoricSpiker]

Very pleased for you. Omega want these watches to go to collectors so I am not surprised it has come quicker than you thought. Wear in good health.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by DoricSpiker

… Omega want these watches to go to collectors ...

Thank you very much

This is true I spoke to my SA yesterday (just following up on the purchase) and he told me that allocation is still very tight and expected to be so for the foreseeable future. He added pretty much verbatim, that they want to see these go to the enthusiasts and avoid selling to “flippers”.

[sski]

What a fantastic wristwatch, now on the wrist of a fantastic, true watch enthusiast!
Some things are just meant to be- that it arrived on a Speedy Tuesday.....it's just icing on the cake.

A very hearty congrats....looks perfect on your wrist.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by sski

What a fantastic wristwatch, now on the wrist of a fantastic, true watch enthusiast!
Some things are just meant to be- that it arrived on a Speedy Tuesday.....it's just icing on the cake.

A very hearty congrats....looks perfect on your wrist.

Thank you very much! It's exactly what I had hoped for and so much more

Here's the heart beating away



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[texasmade]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you very much

This is true I spoke to my SA yesterday (just following up on the purchase) and he told me that allocation is still very tight and expected to be so for the foreseeable future. He added pretty much verbatim, that they want to see these go to the enthusiasts and avoid selling to “flippers”.

I called my local boutique to get on the waitlist. I'm #33 and they received 3 last year. They said that when a watch is ready to be sold, they have 24 hours to sell it so if you're not ready when they call your name goes back to the end of the list.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by texasmade

I called my local boutique to get on the waitlist. I'm #33 and they received 3 last year. They said that when a watch is ready to be sold, they have 24 hours to sell it so if you're not ready when they call your name goes back to the end of the list.

Interesting information Robert. I can’t imagine getting on a waitlist and not being ready to pull the trigger

I hope that somehow you land yours soon … I guess you never know when you’ll be contacted. Best of luck

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Interesting information Robert. I can’t imagine getting on a waitlist and not being ready to pull the trigger

I hope that somehow you land yours soon … I guess you never know when you’ll be contacted. Best of luck

Thanks. I would love to get it by August 2023 for a milestone birthday but realistically it'll be like 3+ years. It's like the mythical Rolex waitlist at an AD but at least I have history at my OB and they know my name.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by texasmade

Thanks. I would love to get it by August 2023 for a milestone birthday but realistically it'll be like 3+ years. It's like the mythical Rolex waitlist at an AD but at least I have history at my OB and they know my name.

I honestly think you land it sooner than that and I truly hope to see it on your wrist for the special birthday

[noshame]

Congrats, Brian. A very cool and special timepiece. Enjoy!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by noshame

Congrats, Brian. A very cool and special timepiece. Enjoy!

Thanks very much Alex