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    ...and for sale at a (large) premium...

    https://www.chronext.co.uk/omega/sea...-04-001/C59149

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    Quote Originally Posted by eoghan101 View Post
    Wrist shot of one today. Presentation case is quite nice and it comes with nato and bracelet which is nice.

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    It looks better in that shot, but to me it simply resembles a yachting timer. With a standard bezel I think it would look a whole lot better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    In future decades this embarrassing barrel-scraping will haunt them like a spectre.
    +1.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    I am surprised at the near universal criticism.
    To be fair, I don't think it looks great but I am not repulsed or outraged.
    I honestly don't mind the NATO or the name.
    The design element that doesn't work for me is the bezel.
    In general, it is hard to make a dive watch with a bezel and a white face.
    Earlier white Seamasters had a SS bezel and I didn't like those either except the great white and the Regatta.
    A black bezel can work with a white face if the bezel is not wide.
    Here there is not enough contrast between the dial and the blue part of the bezel.
    But, as I said before I don't consider it an abomination and have seen a lot worse.
    The watch in the pic still has stickers on, so it is hard to say anything.
    I will reserve my final opinion till I see it in person without stickers.
    +1 on that.
    I don't see it as that bad really, seen a lot worse designs. Quite like the look of it but not overly fond of the second hand 007 end.
    Not on my list though, couple other Omegas more tempting to join the gang.

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    Lose the stupid seconds hand, get rid of that silly bit of rag that's taking the place of a decent bracelet, and it's in with a shout.

    Otherwise, it's one for the wanabee w*****s..........Like most of Omegas recent offerings.

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    red part of the bezel makes it look very Timex

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    I love colourful watches but this is way too much.

    If it was a £1,000 Tag Heuer it would be a fun addition to have as a novelty/summer watch but I'm guessing they'll be wanting over £3k for this, maybe even £4K.

    Silly watch, silly money.

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    Bit of adjustment makes it a whole lot easier on the eye.


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    You can either love or loath these watches but Omega sales go up by around 20% when a new Bond movie comes along.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ach5 View Post
    With the following changes, this would actually be a nice watch which I'd consider;

    1) get rid of the "007" seconds hand
    2) solid minute/hour hands
    3) bracelet
    4) all blue bezel
    5) black numerals on date wheel

    I think this would be the basis for a really nice diver in the Seamaster lineup.

    Can any photoshop wizards mock this up?
    I'm quoting myself here, but could anyone photoshop the above? I'd be intrigued just for fun.

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    I see that Blowers already have one of these delights listed. Up for £4950. Think they must have put the decimal point in the wrong place. Wonder what they paid the previous owner...

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    I tried one of these on yesterday..... it's definitely not for me, it just looks a bit naff on the nato. On the bracelet it just about looks ok.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sish101 View Post
    I see that Blowers already have one of these delights listed. Up for £4950. Think they must have put the decimal point in the wrong place. Wonder what they paid the previous owner...
    You never truly own a Commander's Watch.

    You just pass it on to someone else like a virus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    You never truly own a Commander's Watch.

    You just pass it on to someone else like a virus.
    LOL this is hilarious :)

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    Saw one in the flesh at H&I in Edinburgh yesterday. It really is as bad as people think!!!! Hideous.

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    I like white Seamasters. I'm not a fan of the Bond tie-in that Omega have done but I don't have particularly strong objections to the 007 (or LOO as previously pointed out!) counter weight on the seconds hand. I'd much rather the bezel was all blue though.

    It's obviously closely modelled on my 2010 Vancouver:
    [IMG][/IMG]


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    I maintain my original view. It looks like a child's toy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CafeRacer View Post
    I like white Seamasters. I'm not a fan of the Bond tie-in that Omega have done but I don't have particularly strong objections to the 007 (or LOO as previously pointed out!) counter weight on the seconds hand. I'd much rather the bezel was all blue though.

    It's obviously closely modelled on my 2010 Vancouver:
    [IMG][/IMG]


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    I always wanted one of these Vancouver watches when I was younger lol
    Not as keen on it now, but like the red and white a lot.

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    If it were inexpensive quartz aimed at teens, I still wouldn't like it.


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    I actually liked it a lot more in reality - I still couldn't get that LOO hand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    What kind of f*ckwaltery is this?

    Looks like a Scientology convention...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carlton-Browne View Post
    What kind of f*ckwaltery is this?

    Spot on.

    Maybe Omega should bring out the Waltmaster.

    Business would be brisk.

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    Does Omega or any other high end producer for that matter run product testing workshops? Getting a few Customers in to ask what they thought about a particular design or prototype would surely have rang alarm bells.... or may be not!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heuerfan View Post
    Does Omega or any other high end producer for that matter run product testing workshops? Getting a few Customers in to ask what they thought about a particular design or prototype would surely have rang alarm bells.... or may be not!
    From what I've heard, it's sold well. One dealer purchased three, and sold two to regular clients just by cold calling them.

    I dont think a lot of people on forums are the target market as we're to "in to" the hobby. However I've seen a lot of negative comments from lovers of the James Bond franchise as well, so I'm not sure who's buying them.

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    It's awful but there is no shortage in this world of idiots and people with poor taste.

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    A little idiotic to imply that people who buy this watch are idiots or have poor taste.
    It is a fact that Atleast on watch works this hasn't been popular.
    The watch doesn't excite me but I dot find it repulsive.
    Different strokes and all..

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    I saw one in person a couple of days ago and it really didn't float my boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    I saw one in person a couple of days ago and it really didn't float my boat.
    I saw one today in the Glasgow boutique, saying the buyers of these have poor taste is really an understatement.

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    I saw one today in the Glasgow boutique, saying the buyers of these have poor taste is really an understatement.
    If such people didn't exist, would we feel as good about our own discerning judgement?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefmcd View Post
    If such people didn't exist, would we feel as good about our own 'assumed' discerning judgement?

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    FTFY.
    I generally find allegations or statements about others' tastes childish at best. There are times when I feel it might be ok
    when you see those diamond encrusted monstrosities.
    This is not in that category.
    It is not for me but not because I would like to lay down claims to a superior taste.
    Just doesn't float my boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    FTFY.
    I generally find allegations or statements about others' tastes childish at best. There are times when I feel it might be ok
    when you see those diamond encrusted monstrosities.
    This is not in that category.
    It is not for me but not because I would like to lay down claims to a superior taste.
    Just doesn't float my boat.
    A commander watch that cannot float a boat seems a bit useless....

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    Raj, you may well have the best and most diverse collection on here but your endless commentary about what people are and aren't allowed to pass judgement on is rather tiring. With respect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    FTFY.
    I generally find allegations or statements about others' tastes childish at best. There are times when I feel it might be ok
    when you see those diamond encrusted monstrosities.
    This is not in that category.
    It is not for me but not because I would like to lay down claims to a superior taste.
    Just doesn't float my boat.
    Yes, I see your point, but when Omega take something that's almost universally regarded as a classic, and make it look dreadful - and seemingly everyone on here agrees that its awful, then you do wonder about the people who've bought it! There are plenty of things that don't float my boat but you can (grudgingly) respect the taste of those who like it, but this seems to break through some sort of taste boundary....

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Ally- View Post
    Raj, you may well have the best and most diverse collection on here but your endless commentary about what people are and aren't allowed to pass judgement on is rather tiring. With respect.
    Post away all you want.
    Am just expressing my opinion as you are yours.
    I just can't understand why people get worked up about some other people liking something they don't.
    Just as I imagine you can't understand that I get worked up that people get worked up....:-)

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    The Shenzhen factories will be all over this one, it has something of an aliexpress fake about it's look as a genuine watch

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrGrumpy View Post
    Yes, I see your point, but when Omega take something that's almost universally regarded as a classic, and make it look dreadful - and seemingly everyone on here agrees that its awful, then you do wonder about the people who've bought it! There are plenty of things that don't float my boat but you can (grudgingly) respect the taste of those who like it, but this seems to break through some sort of taste boundary....
    Valid point except that for me this doesn't break through that entirely arbitrary boundary. Those diamond crusted Pateks OTOH....
    To be honest, a lot of these preferences boil down to culture.
    When I see young kids of certain ethnicity wearing baggy trousers halfway down their waist, a baseball cap back to front
    And a huge ( often ) cheap watch with diamonds ( usually not real ), tattoos and earrings, I shake my head but refrain from being judgemental. They probably look at people dressed in suits or what we regard as being otherwise smartly dressed with similar confusion.i don't know what it is like to be in their place.

    I have no idea who are the people buying these Commanders or why or what drives them to buy those. Am sure it is not one uniform reason.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    Those diamond crusted Pateks OTOH....
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    So the setting of the bar on poor taste is up to is it?

    Commander ok, diamond crusted(sic) Pateks not ...

    Let's face it it's a dud ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Montello View Post
    So the setting of the bar on poor taste is up to is it?

    Commander ok, diamond crusted(sic) Pateks not ...

    Let's face it it's a dud ...
    If you care to read my comment below, I said it is a purely arbitrary boundary. And much more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Montello View Post
    So the setting of the bar on poor taste is up to is it?

    Commander ok, diamond crusted(sic) Pateks not ...

    Let's face it it's a dud ...
    But, as we know, aesthetic duds are often commercial successes. I doubt Omega will care about it's perceived taste if the kerching of tills is frequently heard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    If you care to read my comment below, I said it is a purely arbitrary boundary. And much more.
    The point is you are picking people up for taking a view on others tastes but doing so yourself in the same breath.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefmcd View Post
    But, as we know, aesthetic duds are often commercial successes.

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    Do you think so?
    I wouldn't lose any sleep over it but it would be interesting to see who these buyers are.
    There is really no hype over it as it has been roundly criticized everywhere. So it can't be people giving in to hype.
    There are plenty of Omega models with 007 connection. So, that can't be it.
    It is not a black shiny thing which what we call 'the average Joe would go for.
    Price tag is hefty too.
    So, it really is baffling that these are selling well.

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    Ian Fleming spinning in his grave right now


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    Ian Fleming spinning in his grave right now


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    His survivors are happy to rake it in:-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by bond View Post
    Ian Fleming spinning in his grave right now


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    "Bond glanced at his watch. The 007 was ticking around far too quickly. There were only 47 seconds to escape from the explosive charges he'd set earlier. Why didn't Q fit this watch with something useful, like a laser to help him escape by cutting through a door, or a magnet to unzip Cherry Taker's dress, instead of the tacky 3 characters on the end of the second hand. Shit, he thought."

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    Still not sure if this is for real....

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    Quote Originally Posted by stefmcd View Post
    "Bond glanced at his watch. The 007 was ticking around far too quickly. There were only 47 seconds to escape from the explosive charges he'd set earlier. Why didn't Q fit this watch with something useful, like a laser to help him escape by cutting through a door, or a magnet to unzip Cherry Taker's dress, instead of the tacky 3 characters on the end of the second hand. Shit, he thought."

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    'Meet me in the square at midnight wearing your black cocktail dress'

    'How vill I know it is you, Zjames?'

    'Q thought of everything! Look carefully at my watch, my secret licence to kill number is on one of the hands.'

    'Oooh, Zjames!'

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    "Bond knew Scaramanga would lead him to the stolen warhead. He glanced down at his watch. He should arrive within 5 minutes. As he surveyed the other party guests, he wondered if he had time to visit the LOO."

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    "...and of course, the watch." said Vesper, leaning in to take a closer look. "Rolex?"
    "F**k off" said Bond, desperately trying to force it back under his shirt cuff. "Leave me alone!"
    "What's wrong?" asked Vesper, a wry smile cracking across her thin but enticing lips.
    "Look, they made me wear it. It's a franchising thing." Bond weeped. "They promised me it would look alright on the bracelet, but they accidentally sent me the NATO strap one."

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    Obviously part of the film that hit the cutting room floor! Very funny!

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