Omega x Swatch Collaboration
Discussion
danhard said:
Is it just me that thinks omega have totally f@@k up her
There most iconic watch design, now available in cheap plastic priced at £200 .. what a way to trash your own brand …
Yes, it's just you.There most iconic watch design, now available in cheap plastic priced at £200 .. what a way to trash your own brand …
I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
danhard said:
Is it just me that thinks omega have totally f@@k up her
There most iconic watch design, now available in cheap plastic priced at £200 .. what a way to trash your own brand …
Does seem a bit of an odd tie in to me too but it’s not like the speedy pro isn’t already famous for loads of limited editions and all sorts offshoots. There most iconic watch design, now available in cheap plastic priced at £200 .. what a way to trash your own brand …
I love my omega speedmaster professional and I like swatches and had a few over the years but I don’t really want them combined tbh.
I think the pink and baby blue ones might have a wider popularity like the baby g shock watches did years ago.
Not for me though but it’s interesting and great that others like them.
I did initially think about getting my mum to pop into the Edinburgh shop and get a pink one for my daughter but looks like it’s not going to be a pop in at lunchtime kind of thing.
Imagine the upset if it was Rolex doing this with the Daytona
Lord Marylebone said:
Yes, it's just you.
I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
Mmm interesting.. what if you just paid £6k for speed master at omega boutique only then to walk past a swatch shop & see the exact same watch, with omega official brand made in plastic & priced at £200 ish pounds .. personal I be a bit pi@@ off . And what next a swatch sea master in plastic priced at £99 I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
danhard said:
Lord Marylebone said:
Yes, it's just you.
I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
Mmm interesting.. what if you just paid £6k for speed master at omega boutique only then to walk past a swatch shop & see the exact same watch, with omega official brand made in plastic & priced at £200 ish pounds .. personal I be a bit pi@@ off . And what next a swatch sea master in plastic priced at £99 I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
After watching a couple of videos of the collection I was on the point of asking on here where I could buy one.
Very clever marketing,it’s sucked me in.
I'm seeing this same debate raging in lots of places and the key stuff that comes out seems to be
Buy & wear what you want who gives a feck!
People who don't know watches don't care
People who know watches know the difference between an Omega & a Swatch
It's a fun watch, in the flesh that's what they look like, treat it as such & enjoy!
Buy & wear what you want who gives a feck!
People who don't know watches don't care
People who know watches know the difference between an Omega & a Swatch
It's a fun watch, in the flesh that's what they look like, treat it as such & enjoy!
danhard said:
Lord Marylebone said:
Yes, it's just you.
I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
Mmm interesting.. what if you just paid £6k for speed master at omega boutique only then to walk past a swatch shop & see the exact same watch, with omega official brand made in plastic & priced at £200 ish pounds .. personal I be a bit pi@@ off . And what next a swatch sea master in plastic priced at £99 I very much doubt this collaboration will damage either Swatch or Omega, in the slightest.
They won't spend £200 on a Swatch and think "Great, I don't need to buy an Omega anymore". It just won't happen.
If you want a Speedmaster, you will still buy a Speedmaster. This will not dent sales of Omega at all.
I want one of these because I think it's a cool bit of fun for £200. Thats all there is to it.
Jammez said:
I'm seeing this same debate raging in lots of places and the key stuff that comes out seems to be
Buy & wear what you want who gives a feck!
People who don't know watches don't care
People who know watches know the difference between an Omega & a Swatch
It's a fun watch, in the flesh that's what they look like, treat it as such & enjoy!
Well put.Buy & wear what you want who gives a feck!
People who don't know watches don't care
People who know watches know the difference between an Omega & a Swatch
It's a fun watch, in the flesh that's what they look like, treat it as such & enjoy!
danhard said:
Mmm interesting.. what if you just paid £6k for speed master at omega boutique only then to walk past a swatch shop & see the exact same watch, with omega official brand made in plastic & priced at £200 ish pounds .. personal I be a bit pi@@ off . And what next a swatch sea master in plastic priced at £99
I didn't pay 6k for my Speedy, but I really fancy one of these. Sounds fun.Lord Marylebone said:
It's a plastic Swatch. It isn't a Speedmaster. Anyone who wants a 'proper' Speedmaster, will still buy one.
They won't spend £200 on a Swatch and think "Great, I don't need to buy an Omega anymore". It just won't happen.
If you want a Speedmaster, you will still buy a Speedmaster. This will not dent sales of Omega at all.
I want one of these because I think it's a cool bit of fun for £200. Thats all there is to it.
You pays your money you take your chances !!They won't spend £200 on a Swatch and think "Great, I don't need to buy an Omega anymore". It just won't happen.
If you want a Speedmaster, you will still buy a Speedmaster. This will not dent sales of Omega at all.
I want one of these because I think it's a cool bit of fun for £200. Thats all there is to it.
If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2022 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
Edited by danhard on Thursday 24th March 15:55
danhard said:
Lord Marylebone said:
It's a plastic Swatch. It isn't a Speedmaster. Anyone who wants a 'proper' Speedmaster, will still buy one.
They won't spend £200 on a Swatch and think "Great, I don't need to buy an Omega anymore". It just won't happen.
If you want a Speedmaster, you will still buy a Speedmaster. This will not dent sales of Omega at all.
I want one of these because I think it's a cool bit of fun for £200. Thats all there is to it.
You pays your money you take your chances !!They won't spend £200 on a Swatch and think "Great, I don't need to buy an Omega anymore". It just won't happen.
If you want a Speedmaster, you will still buy a Speedmaster. This will not dent sales of Omega at all.
I want one of these because I think it's a cool bit of fun for £200. Thats all there is to it.
If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2020 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
I think it's great. Friend of mine in Salzburg will hopefully pick me up one on Saturday. Nice thing to have as a daily and a bit of fun. What else is there in this price bracket that has the buzz around it like this? It's a great idea IMO.
danhard said:
You pays your money you take your chances !!
If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2022 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
Well that post's certainly cheered me up anyway If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2022 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
danhard said:
You pays your money you take your chances !!
If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2022 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
If you honestly think this will damage sales of Omega, even in the slightest, then I don't really know what else to say!If omega are happy to let there most iconic watch design with all the same design features like dot over 90 being put into a plastic swatch .
1957 omega launch the moon watch
2022 omega kill the moon watch
Rolex must be laughing there heads off …
I think you are mistaken, and both Omega and Swatch will get a massive buzz of promo out of this.
Lord Marylebone said:
If you honestly think this will damage sales of Omega, even in the slightest, then I don't really know what else to say!
I think you are mistaken, and both Omega and Swatch will get a massive buzz of promo out of this.
26. 3 . 2022 I think you are mistaken, and both Omega and Swatch will get a massive buzz of promo out of this.
Will turn out to be omega Gerald ratner moment !!
PH meet in London on Saturday? 
Cool things... tempted to jump on a train Saturday morning... albeit I wouldn't want to be queuing!
Counts as a dog walk if I take the mutt, right?
Mercury for me to wear but a Moon might be a nice thing to own.
It's a bit of fun - devalues nothing for me and a clever tool to get people into the brand and history.
Cool things... tempted to jump on a train Saturday morning... albeit I wouldn't want to be queuing!
Counts as a dog walk if I take the mutt, right?
Mercury for me to wear but a Moon might be a nice thing to own.
It's a bit of fun - devalues nothing for me and a clever tool to get people into the brand and history.
The only thing i'm surprised at is that it's being sold only in SWATCH stores - surprised the Omega boutiques don't want in on it.
Let's face it alot of the people buying these are W.I.S and probably have the cash to be convinced to buy something from the full Omega range at the same time.
I won't be trekking to London on Saturday to buy one however - i'll wait for the noise to die down and hopefully catch one on second or third release at face value.
The full box set would be a nice thing to own but i think i'll stick to one... it'll make a great holiday watch.
Let's face it alot of the people buying these are W.I.S and probably have the cash to be convinced to buy something from the full Omega range at the same time.
I won't be trekking to London on Saturday to buy one however - i'll wait for the noise to die down and hopefully catch one on second or third release at face value.
The full box set would be a nice thing to own but i think i'll stick to one... it'll make a great holiday watch.
Me and several Omega owning colleagues are lapping this up.
We're all one Omega watch owners that would love to add more watches, but funds simply won't allow. Would much rather spend £207 on this than a £200 knock-off.
The Swatch Group has shareholders to please, so this will be a massive revenue boost for the group. Using me and my two colleagues as an example; none of us were in the market to buy anything from The Swatch Group at all several days ago, but here we are today all wondering how to get to London for Saturday morning...
As others have said, anybody in the market for a proper Speedmaster moon watch will still be after one of those. These will not satisfy that itch, but for £207, they're cheap enough for a bit of fun.
We're all one Omega watch owners that would love to add more watches, but funds simply won't allow. Would much rather spend £207 on this than a £200 knock-off.
The Swatch Group has shareholders to please, so this will be a massive revenue boost for the group. Using me and my two colleagues as an example; none of us were in the market to buy anything from The Swatch Group at all several days ago, but here we are today all wondering how to get to London for Saturday morning...
As others have said, anybody in the market for a proper Speedmaster moon watch will still be after one of those. These will not satisfy that itch, but for £207, they're cheap enough for a bit of fun.
danhard said:
Mmm interesting.. what if you just paid £6k for speed master at omega boutique only then to walk past a swatch shop & see the exact same watch, with omega official brand made in plastic & priced at £200 ish pounds .. personal I be a bit pi@@ off . And what next a swatch sea master in plastic priced at £99
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