[WatchRich]

Goodluck with that

 

[Nippero]

But they can, and they do. Despite what the internet hype machine would want us all to believe. Might need a short wait but OPs, Explorers, Subs - all should be achievable for a good number of new buyers (not picking on you here, I just see this repeated so much and felt it worth offering a counterpoint).

It will be interesting to see where Omega goes. I think they could fall into a bit of a tough spot as a brand - essentially being squeezed a bit - and they are clearly using technical innovation as a value-add to justify moving further up the pricing ladder. At the same time those technical innovations are being rolled out, they seem to be leaving behind the enthusiast market that would actually value them most. It will be fascinating because they know what they are doing, I just can't quite make sense of it at this point, from the outside looking it.

Eh the wait is getting better, but like you said even the OPs still have a wait (even if its only a month or so).

I guess I should have been more clear, you cant just walk into a Rolex AD and walk out the same day with a new watch for retail price. You can walk in, hope for an exhibition model to try on, ask nicely to be put on a wait list, and then go home empty handed to wait for an unspecified amount of time.

 

[funnsies]

+1.

Whatever they might do, I will believe it when I see it.

Bring back the 39 mm version as not a limited and I'll be a happy clam

 

[DougPhx]

If we wish it, maybe it will be so?

I am betting Omega rereleases the Seamaster 300 this year with the Spirate system. This is the quintessential Seamaster, with much better lume than the current offerings, along with their current bracelet that is better than Rolex. This may finally put the Seamaster ahead of the Submariner, especially if they price it around $5k. Oh, and let’s keep it slim, 13 mm or less, 40mm max, no HE valve.

Omega, DM me, I want the first off the assembly line please.

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I’m not sure how motivated I would be. My SMP 300 8800 movement is +1SPD and I really can’t picture parting ways with it. If Omega could trim this watch down to 12-12.5MM range on thickness that could be tempting…but still not a definite yes.

 

[Coffee1905]

Price is going to be too inhibitive. Plus, I really want a date on the watch so it's a no for me.

 

[DECO665]

They need to go after Tudor and a rereleased/reimagined Seamaster 300 is exactly the watch to do it.

Spirate, Metas, who cares! Just give us what we want and you'll have a hit on your hands.

Fingers crossed....

 

[anch]

I love Omega. It's probably my favorite watch company. But whenever I read a post about Omega and it contains "...better than Rolex", I cringe.
Can we please separate the two and just appreciate them for what they are, respectively?

 

[Jasper110]

I’d be inline if they kept it aesthetically and dimensionally true to the original. Movement is of lesser importance.

 

[Monkeynuts]

 

[adp1977]

Maybe

 

[2premo]

until that day

 

[usmc_k9_vet]

They should make it in the new Omegasteel too, but it won’t be around the price you mention, OP. Much higher.


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[MrDisco99]

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Close enough.

 

[Ohmayga]

Loose skeletal hands, 40mm, less than 48 lug to lug, coin edge bezel, 12mm thick, taper bracelet and smaller clasp, and I’m in at 6k.
As far as being to close to Rolex price, go try to buy a Rolex at retail.

 

[btaw]

Doesn't the 2254.50 already scratch this itch?

 

[Ohmayga]

Doesn't the 2254.50 already scratch this itch?

If your looking for coaxial and ceramic bezel then no.
I have a 1994 white SMP and really want the new model but just too bulky. I got the heritage but would add SMP if just smaller. Coin edge is a bonus.

 

[The Suave Entrepreneur]

I disagree with most people. Any technological advances are absolutely welcomed. That’s what makes omega special in my opinion. They have some of the most accurate, durable, robust in house movements in the industry.

id definitely pay more more the spirate system. I’d pay more for omegasteel. But I’m with the majority of watchuseek users in welcoming thinnerwatches.

 

[Ohmayga]

If no one strives for improvement then a pocket watch is all I would have. Irrelevant if it’s an actual utility, the fact of progress is exciting. Advancing tech is cool iMO.

 

[RSVrider]

When I wear mine I get ZERO looks at my wrist, so it’s hard to imagine that there would be a huge “want” other than “us” watch geeks.
I would imagine price will be inline with the other vintage re-issues from Omega.

 

[Ohmayga]

When I wear mine I hope I don’t get mugged!