Omega x Swatch bioceramic moonswatch collaboration

[morinj]

Figured I would leave a review. First off Swatch and Omega had a great idea, however the way it has been executed is not! The first round of hype had people believe that this watch is of limited production, however it is NOT, I purchased several of the ones available all 1 or 2 at a time as that’s all you are allowed to purchase, per day! These watches are only available at certain Swatch “boutiques” thus enabling people from a distance to purchase one unless it’s for twice the price on the grey market! These watches are not worth $320, let alone the $500, to $700 you will find on eBay or kijiji. Casio Gshock, Seiko, bulova, citizen and many more, all have better quality, I even found a second hand Hamilton automatic for this type of cash! YouTube will provide you with all you need to see, from these watches falling apart, to colour bleeding on to your skin and clothes! They honestly remind me of something you would win out of a loonie gum ball machine! I have returned every single one I purchased to the store. Buyer beware!

[morinj]

Forgive in my post, what I meant to say in regards to people being able to purchase from afar was not that they are enabled but unable to purchase unless from the grey market!

[fishtank]

Great reviews and warning , I was tempted to buy one on the gray market for about $600 until I read up the reviews On it , look like I will pass on it .

[morinj]

Originally Posted by fishtank

Great reviews and warning , I was tempted to buy one on the gray market for about $600 until I read up the reviews On it , look like I will pass on it .

I spoke to swatch and they currently have 5 major factories producing these things 24/7, and that sooner than later all the stores will have them, and they will be easily obtained, I wouldn’t be surprised if this designed hype is a ramp up for Christmas sales!

[Coiloil37]

I missed the hype on this “collaboration” but the seamaster on my wrist has never disappointed me. Go with a real Omega.

[ÜberFly]

Same and same!

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

the seamaster on my wrist has never disappointed me. Go with a real Omega.

[guysmiley]

I've wanted an Omega speedmaster moonwatch forever due to the history but the price is a little hard to swallow.

I found the Bulova Lunar Pilot to have scratched that itch. Great looks, some history and far more affordable. Sure it's a Quartz but it's high frequency. Many pieces of the Apollo program actually used Bulova timing equipment.

For the similar price to the Swatch, you get a real watch. Not one that seemed to come from a happy meal.

[Coiloil37]

Originally Posted by ÜberFly

Same and same!

Which seamaster do you wear?

Mines a 176.007 circa 1973. Closing in on fifty years old and has never missed a beat.





The only irritating part is owning a “seamaster” that I’m to scared to get wet. It doesn’t come in or on the ocean with me.

[morinj]

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

Which seamaster do you wear?

Mines a 176.007 circa 1973. Closing in on fifty years old and has never missed a beat.





The only irritating part is owning a “seamaster” that I’m to scared to get wet. It doesn’t come in or on the ocean with me.

That is indeed a classy piece!! Very nice!

[jlagman]

As long as I'm not the only one with a "problem"...:

[Coiloil37]

Originally Posted by jlagman

As long as I'm not the only one with a "problem"...:

Very nice.


I don’t see a problem.

[jlagman]

Originally Posted by Coiloil37

Very nice.


I don’t see a problem.

Fellow addicts never see it as a problem...

On topic, I have no issue with the MoonSwatch, as the "gateway" watch, though I agree there are better options in that price range.

I don't much care for all the hype during release and what seems to continue to today. If the point was to "democratize" what would otherwise be a Swiss luxury watch, they aren't doing that by bottlenecking the supply by keeping it a boutique exclusive.