Omega x Swatch Collaboration

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I was in Strasbourg today and popped into the swatch shop. They had the full range of moonwatches and all of the Blancpain stuff. I liked them less for real than I'd expected and didn't buy anything. I'd anticipated leaving with some purchases, but sadly not.

[Deep]

MantaMike said:

Thanks for the tip. I went for a simple black rubber (actually I think it is silicone) strap. I think it really suits the watch, fits in with the concept….. and it is way better than the nasty Velcro original!!

Looks great, much better than the standard velcro.

[Fishy Dave]

I bought a Neptune today, in Miami, Lincoln Road. They had the full range, except Pluto. They said sales have slowed down, but they still sell a thousand a weekend! It's a lot of money $290ish inc. taxes, for something so light, then again that lack of weight makes it comfortable so far.

The Blancpain's are selling apparantly, but slower, I wasn't keen on the design.

Edited by Fishy Dave on Wednesday 6th December 22:11

[RD-1]

Fishy Dave said:

I bought a Neptune today, in Miami, Lincoln Road. They had the full range, except Pluto. They said sales have slowed down, but they still sell a thousand a weekend! It's a lot of money $290ish inc. taxes, for something so light, then again that lack of weight makes it comfortable so far.

The Blancpain's are selling apparantly, but slower, I wasn't keen on the design.

Edited by Fishy Dave on Wednesday 6th December 22:11

Looks Fishy Dave, they’ve given you a Mercury, unless you were already wearing it to show you’re not a flipper

[Fishy Dave]

Oops, sorry, was typing in a hurry before the plane took off, you're right, I have a Mercury.

[Filibuster]

Currently owning 4 MoonSwatches and an Omega Dynamic Chronograph (Speedmaster reduced (which I formerly owned) with different dial), I have now bitten the bullet and bought a new Speedmaster Pro with hesalite crystal

Somehow the MoonSwatches have not diluted the brand and have me instead left wanting for the real deal

[soxboy]

soxboy said:

generationx said:

Does this mean that (a) it’ll be easier to pick up a Moonswatch in the desired version or (b) those are about to be retired?

I hope it’s the former. I would like one but am not desperate for one - I rarely get chance to visit one of the stores in person and when I have it was either a comedy queue (Oxford Street) or door blocked by two meathead security guards like a dodgy nightclub (Covent Garden).

Down in London for the weekend and popped in to Covent Garden store. Had to wait a few minutes to get in but they had nearly all in stock. Got the Moon I wanted, now to search for a strap:

[MrSmith901]

I was in Oxford Street the other week, went in, everything in stock. Then I realised I didn't really want one and walked out again. I think I had been waiting so long for a moon that by the time it was available I didn't really want it anymore. Oh well.

[85Carrera]

MrSmith901 said:

I was in Oxford Street the other week, went in, everything in stock. Then I realised I didn't really want one and walked out again. I think I had been waiting so long for a moon that by the time it was available I didn't really want it anymore. Oh well.

Great story, thanks for posting, that was really interesting.

[MrSmith901]

85Carrera said:

Great story, thanks for posting, that was really interesting.

Thanks for the comment. Prick.

[AstonZagato]

Too be fair, the first time I saw one in the flesh, I was massively underwhelmed. I decided that it wasn’t for me. The metal cased Swatches look far nicer to my eyes.

Edited by AstonZagato on Sunday 17th December 17:37

[Ninjin]

My friend surprised me with this for Xmas. He knew I wanted one... but not the correct one!!!

[NaePasaran]

MrSmith901 said:

I was in Oxford Street the other week, went in, everything in stock. Then I realised I didn't really want one and walked out again. I think I had been waiting so long for a moon that by the time it was available I didn't really want it anymore. Oh well.

The initial hype was manufactured entirely by the false "supply and demand" issue that was created by Swatch. FOMO was real, and nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd.

Not talking about people on here but there will be people buying and wearing these for no other reason than the hype. Sheep if you will.

It you like it, you like it, enjoy, but would people really be paying over 200 quid for a plastic quartz watch without the faux hype and the word omega? Extra £100 and your into automatic swiss Steinhart and Tissot or the Japanese brands.

[RacerMike]

NaePasaran said:

Not talking about people on here but there will be people buying and wearing these for no other reason than the hype. Sheep if you will.

I mean this is true about absolutely any goods beyond necessities. Even just sticking with watches, the only reason Rolex have gone wild is for the same reason you've mentioned. We're all human and we all like to compete in one way or another/follow trends for things. Pretending not to is a bit like pretending we don't need to breathe air.

[Youforreal.]

They will probably mark less than my speedy mkii, I’ll swear it’s made from butter.

[generationx]

Finally got the Mission To The Moon today, it seems that availability has increased significantly, my local stockist had multiples of all. With that and the Jupiter I’ve got enough, most of the others are a bit garish for me.

[Ranger 6]

Well, after getting caught up in the hype on launch day and missing out I lost interest through the year.

My daughter, who was with me back in March, got me one for Christmas.

Now on a strap that fits, it’s in daily use.

[Jamescrs]

I bought my Mission on Earth in April or May last year and never wore it, sat in its box with stickers on in my wardrobe and today I finally got around to fitting a silicone strap to it I bought from eBay months ago in blue, I have to say I really like it now i've replaced the horrible velcro strap and it wears really well.

I was regretting buying it but now very pleased.

I think in a couple of days i'll probably put it away in my watch box and keep it as more of a summer weekend watch but definitely recommend a strap change on them

[Hedgedhog]

I see that they finally plan to release a black Blancpain which looks pretty good. All of the previous models were decidedly mickey mouse looking. I don't like it enough to buy one but some might who didn't like the previous models.

I don't know whether this was always planned as a second release or whether they were forced into it by bad sales of the coloured versions. Black was always going to be the most popular version.

[bigandclever]

This one .. ?

https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/bioceramic-scuba-fift...