Thoughts on this

[mandos_01]

Not being massively knowledgeable about watches, does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Just saw the deal on HUKD, and been reading the discussion but thought I'd ask some real experts

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/omega-expensive-li...

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Omega-Speedmaster--dbl...

[dimots]

If you are looking for a 44mm all black watch it's not a bad option

Way too big for me though.

[Lorne]

Isn't £8k for a speedmaster about four times what it used to be not so long ago?

[Ikemi]

Lorne said:

Isn't £8k for a speedmaster about four times what it used to be not so long ago?

The Speedmaster has moved on somewhat since then. This particular version incorporates the 9300 co-axial chronograph movement, ceramic dial and 18ct white gold hands. The same movement and similar dial fitted in a Planet Ocean will cost £5920.00!

It's also a limited edition, and all Omega prices have increased in the last 5 years. If you want the new Snoopy limited edition, expect to pay £10K!

It's a bit crazy though. I'd rather spend that cash on something a little more special e.g. Glashutte Original, JLC ...

Edited by Ikemi on Monday 17th July 13:34

[Lorne]

Ikemi said:

If you want the new Snoopy limited edition, expect to pay £10K!

Wow, a new limited edition of an earlier limited edition? Isn't that cheating?

[Beachbum]

As this is a Car site, I will refer you to specials of specials, AKA Lotus re-issues

[critical mass]

I'm not claiming any expertise on the Speedy but it seems to me that the best value is the Moonwatch Pro 311.30.42.30.01.006 which I've seen new at under £3K

[bobbybee]

IMO Omega make so many LE watches so frequently that they really have lost all meaning of LE for me.