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jmsrolls · 10 July 2014, 05:25 AM

he had some interesting info for me.

As has been reported, Omega is increasing the MSRP of the Speedmaster Professional line of watches. This will be in the range of $500-$600 to cover the cost of the new box and goodies:

Always thinking ahead, my dealer has greatly increased his inventory of Speedy Pros in their various flavors. These he will make available at the current MSRP but when they are gone, there will be no more.

Don't know about you but I wear the watch and not the box. No way I am going to spend that kind of money on packaging. I've even put a couple of my special Omega boxes (one mahogany and one leather) on the market. They were just taking up space in the closet.

He also mentioned that he still had a few of the Gen I, cal 2500 Planet Oceans in stock. I am now awaiting arrival of my BNIB, 42mm, cal. 2500D, Planet Ocean. (It may become a safe queen.)

Zman15 · 10 July 2014, 10:40 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing!!!

oldbronco · 11 July 2014, 03:12 AM

I hate the bling box. just put it in a card board box, and charge me $1000 less.

anselm · 11 July 2014, 05:19 AM

Same here, simple box for me is best as they just get stored once I start wearing them.

AK797 · 11 July 2014, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldbronco

I hate the bling box. just put it in a card board box, and charge me $1000 less.

experimentjon · 11 July 2014, 04:18 PM

Wow. Is that set going to come with all 3570s now or just special editions? That box is actually a huge step up, and the goodies are actually quite nice--the astronaut velcro is especially awesome. But that said, I also have no use for a $200 spare caseback or a $150 branded loupe...so for $500 more in total, that's quite a bit to pay for a box and a few spare toys you'll put in your closet.

malarky_hk · 11 July 2014, 04:49 PM

Not happy about any sort of price increase but at least Omega is throwing in some goodies (valuable or not - debateable but at least something). Unlike Rolex which increases prices almost yearly with nothing extra but the prices.

Cru Jones · 11 July 2014, 07:51 PM

for all those that complain about cheap boxes, enjoy paying more!

Wahlberg · 11 July 2014, 07:57 PM

This is just silly. The new box looks good but it's not a necessity or worth the price increase.

SUBversive · 11 July 2014, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the post. Seems like a cute way to hike the price and put a new spin on a timeless watch. Gives the marketing people some justification to keep their jobs ..... I can hear the meeting pitch now .... New box...ya! Lol.

10 July 2014, 05:25 AM	#1
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Spoke with my favorite dealer on the phone and . . . he had some interesting info for me. As has been reported, Omega is increasing the MSRP of the Speedmaster Professional line of watches. This will be in the range of $500-$600 to cover the cost of the new box and goodies: Always thinking ahead, my dealer has greatly increased his inventory of Speedy Pros in their various flavors. These he will make available at the current MSRP but when they are gone, there will be no more. Don't know about you but I wear the watch and not the box. No way I am going to spend that kind of money on packaging. I've even put a couple of my special Omega boxes (one mahogany and one leather) on the market. They were just taking up space in the closet. He also mentioned that he still had a few of the Gen I, cal 2500 Planet Oceans in stock. I am now awaiting arrival of my BNIB, 42mm, cal. 2500D, Planet Ocean. (It may become a safe queen.)

10 July 2014, 10:40 AM	#2
Zman15 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: US Posts: 294	Nice! Thanks for sharing!!!

11 July 2014, 03:12 AM	#3
oldbronco Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 315	I hate the bling box. just put it in a card board box, and charge me $1000 less.

11 July 2014, 05:19 AM	#4
anselm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Charlotte Posts: 182	Same here, simple box for me is best as they just get stored once I start wearing them.

11 July 2014, 04:18 PM	#6
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	Wow. Is that set going to come with all 3570s now or just special editions? That box is actually a huge step up, and the goodies are actually quite nice--the astronaut velcro is especially awesome. But that said, I also have no use for a $200 spare caseback or a $150 branded loupe...so for $500 more in total, that's quite a bit to pay for a box and a few spare toys you'll put in your closet.

11 July 2014, 04:49 PM	#7
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Not happy about any sort of price increase but at least Omega is throwing in some goodies (valuable or not - debateable but at least something). Unlike Rolex which increases prices almost yearly with nothing extra but the prices.

11 July 2014, 07:51 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,673	for all those that complain about cheap boxes, enjoy paying more!

11 July 2014, 07:57 PM	#9
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,553	This is just silly. The new box looks good but it's not a necessity or worth the price increase.

11 July 2014, 09:44 PM	#10
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Thanks for the post. Seems like a cute way to hike the price and put a new spin on a timeless watch. Gives the marketing people some justification to keep their jobs ..... I can hear the meeting pitch now .... New box...ya! Lol.

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