Omega x Swatch Collaboration

[MitchT]

Being of a light build, chunky watches don't suit me, but I am particularly liking Jupiter.

[raceboy]

Really very tempted with one, always fancied a Speedmaster, nearly bought one years ago, wish I had now but don't really need another 'premium' watch, in fact I was planning on thinning the collection, and my watch buying history starts with a number of Swatches so I've no issue with the plasticyness in fact if I count wrist hours my G-Shocks probably rack up the most time.

My heart say Mars, but my head says Moon....or seeing as you're allowed two...

Can't see it hurting the Omega brand one bit, like has been said no one is going to be buying one of these instead of a 'real' Speedmaster, it's more likely to be a Swatch upsell seeing as without the Omega branding it'd be a £100 Swatch.

No chance of getting to a store on Saturday and wouldn't be queuing anyway, I'd want to try one on to see if the strap is as dodgy as it looks in some of the videos, if I'm in one of the cities that stock them sometime in the future I've got a mental note to pop in and try one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGQZWZP327c

[Yazza54]

Quite nice but since I have a proper moonwatch I can't see when I would ever wear it.

[Dan_1981]

Yazza54 said:

Quite nice but since I have a proper moonwatch I can't see when I would ever wear it.

I have a proper Speedy too but I only wear it on a bracelet and usually for 'nice' occasions.

This version I can certainly see situations where i'd choose to wear this instead - far more casual, nato strap, feels like a proper holiday watch to me.

[RacerMike]

Dan_1981 said:

Yazza54 said:

Quite nice but since I have a proper moonwatch I can't see when I would ever wear it.

I have a proper Speedy too but I only wear it on a bracelet and usually for 'nice' occasions.

This version I can certainly see situations where i'd choose to wear this instead - far more casual, nato strap, feels like a proper holiday watch to me.

This exactly. It’s fun, it has a little bit of provenance with a bit of a story to it and looks cool/different. But doesn’t cost a fortune. It seems like the perfect watch for travelling.

[THP150]

Dan_1981 said:

I have a proper Speedy too but I only wear it on a bracelet and usually for 'nice' occasions.

This version I can certainly see situations where i'd choose to wear this instead - far more casual, nato strap, feels like a proper holiday watch to me.

I have a number of Omega and I agree, a fun watch that you don't need to worry about. A great idea by Omega and Swatch.

Once the initial rush is over and they are on sale online, think I will get one.

[r1ch]

I can't decide if I really like it, or if I think its a bit naff. I'm sure they'll be very popular though!

[liner33]

Really really want one but don’t expect getting the opportunity to visit a store

[mickyh7]

This looks like £20 Swatch Plastic Airport watch (which it is).
With Omega stamped onto the plastic. Retailing at £200 ffs!
Bit like Duster with a Porche badge stuck on the back retailing for 40k.

[Yazza54]

RacerMike said:

Dan_1981 said:

Yazza54 said:

Quite nice but since I have a proper moonwatch I can't see when I would ever wear it.

I have a proper Speedy too but I only wear it on a bracelet and usually for 'nice' occasions.

This version I can certainly see situations where i'd choose to wear this instead - far more casual, nato strap, feels like a proper holiday watch to me.

This exactly. It’s fun, it has a little bit of provenance with a bit of a story to it and looks cool/different. But doesn’t cost a fortune. It seems like the perfect watch for travelling.

Part of me wholeheartedly agrees with you, but also my speedy feels special and that's why I like wearing it, this just seems like a cheap copy that isn't special. Like why have a holiday watch that looks exactly the same as your best watch.

Then again I do think it's one of the best looking watches money can buy!

[Barchettaman]

mickyh7 said:

This looks like £20 Swatch Plastic Airport watch (which it is).
With Omega stamped onto the plastic. Retailing at £200 ffs!
Bit like Duster with a Porche badge stuck on the back retailing for 40k.

Objectively one can argue that it’s better than the original.

More accurate (quartz module vs. mechanical)

More convenient (battery vs. hand winding)

More reliable (quartz vs. mechanical, again)

Easier to service (battery change vs. a complex and expensive strip down and rebuild)

Cheaper to run (no need to pay annual insurance on a £200 watch)

But I get your point. I’m going to try to get one tomorrow and will report back!

[GT03ROB]

Interested to hear from those of you that get to see & touch one tomorrow as to if it looks as good in the flesh as the pictures imply

[Greendubber]

I think they look great, sadly I'm miles away from either store so I'll maybe get one online in the future. Looking forward to seeing some real pictures from anyone who manages to bag one.

[anonymous-user]

Dan_1981 said:

Yazza54 said:

Quite nice but since I have a proper moonwatch I can't see when I would ever wear it.

I have a proper Speedy too but I only wear it on a bracelet and usually for 'nice' occasions.

This version I can certainly see situations where i'd choose to wear this instead - far more casual, nato strap, feels like a proper holiday watch to me.

+1

It looks like the ideal 'holiday and beer garden' type watch for me.

[minimalist]

Lord Marylebone said:

gregs656 said:

There are already people queuing at the London store, which is insane. I’ll probably head down early on Saturday here and chance my arm.

Earth looks much better in person.

The ‘queuing already’ is what has put me off! As I said earlier, I was 100% planning on getting myself to a store for 8am Saturday and waiting an hour or so.

I’ve never done the whole ‘queuing for a new product’ thing, so thought it might be vaguely fun.

But over the last few hours social media has gone completely nuts with thousands saying they are heading to the stores, and as you rightly say, queues are apparently forming already

Mental.

I mean, it’s great for Swatch, and good for them, but I won’t be joining the back of an endless queue on Saturday!

I’ll be waiting for the rush to die down, while keeping my fingers crossed that Swatch don’t promptly discontinue them after the initial sell out.

Edited by Lord Marylebone on Thursday 24th March 22:54

I'd love if Omega/Swatch were as equally frustrated with flipper culture as most consumers and put the whole collection online a few hours after store opening.
That would take the wind out of flippers sails/sales.

I'm hoping to buy a Speedmaster "Dark Side of the Moon" later this year but think I would like one of these too. Mercury looks good but I might consider one of the brighter colours.

[funinhounslow]

mickyh7 said:

This looks like £20 Swatch Plastic Airport watch (which it is).
With Omega stamped onto the plastic. Retailing at £200 ffs!
Bit like Duster with a Porche badge stuck on the back retailing for 40k.

And it only has 3bar water resistance…

They’re intriguing and tempting but if I was spending £200 on a casual watch a G shock or Citizen eco drive is a much better bet. If nothing else at least you can wear them swimming…

[Zoon]

funinhounslow said:

And it only has 3bar water resistance…

They’re intriguing and tempting but if I was spending £200 on a casual watch a G shock or Citizen eco drive is a much better bet. If nothing else at least you can wear them swimming…

Eco drive promaster for the same money in Titanium. Hmmmm

[shirt]

liking these. i expect the uk/eu shops will be mobbed but hoping here in dubai i can just walk in tomorrow at 10 and pick one up. i see the appeal of once of these for work and general use.

thinking either moon or mercury and a mars.

i now also want an alaska project speedy damnit.

[NAS]

Barchettaman said:

I’m going to try and get one from the Swatch shop in Frankfurt on Saturday morning.

Let me know how you get on.

[anonymous-user]