...and for sale at a (large) premium...
https://www.chronext.co.uk/omega/sea...-04-001/C59149
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.
Paul
red part of the bezel makes it look very Timex
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.
Bit of adjustment makes it a whole lot easier on the eye.
You can either love or loath these watches but Omega sales go up by around 20% when a new Bond movie comes along.
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...
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.
Saw one in the flesh at H&I in Edinburgh yesterday. It really is as bad as people think!!!! Hideous.
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:
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Cheers
Mark
I maintain my original view. It looks like a child's toy.
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.
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.
It's awful but there is no shortage in this world of idiots and people with poor taste.
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..
I saw one in person a couple of days ago and it really didn't float my boat.
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.
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.
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....
The Shenzhen factories will be all over this one, it has something of an aliexpress fake about it's look as a genuine watch
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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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.
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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"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."
Obviously part of the film that hit the cutting room floor! Very funny!