Hunting a Discontinued Omega

Clueless_Collector · 2019-08-09T12:30:21Z

A collector's journey to acquire a rare, discontinued Omega watch. Explore market trends, design quirks, and the passion for unobtainable timepieces.

Clueless_Collector shares the culmination of a long hunt for a specific Omega model, reflecting on the challenges of acquiring discontinued watches at a premium. This post highlights the emotional and practical aspects of pursuing a timepiece that was once overlooked but has since become highly sought after.

I’m not into paying premiums but this is those case when you have no choice.

When the watch was released back in 2008, I wasn’t into watch collecting that much.

For new and available watches, I won’t be doing such crazy move but for those that are gone from current catalog, timing will be the essence.

So here it is, finally I hunted down a nice sample.

Boxes and papers, worn few times and minor scuff, acceptable in my books.

The only gripe is the design of the crown is hard to wind but all others is pretty “COOL”

Key Points from the Discussion

Many collectors, like the author, were not deeply into luxury watches in 2008 when this model was released, only to develop a 'watch virus' later and regret missed opportunities.
The Omega boutique in Beverly Hills had this model on display for a long time around 2010, indicating it was not immediately popular, but it is now practically unobtainable.
The less legible hour markers, due to non-applied steel, are noted as a downside, sometimes making it difficult to read the time.
Another collector shares a similar experience of passing on the opportunity to buy this model in 2008 and now actively hunting for it, reflecting a shared evolution of taste.
The author inquires if others also find difficulty winding the watch due to the crown's somewhat hidden design, similar to the Snoopy model.
The market for discontinued watches like this Omega has become increasingly competitive, with 'sky high' asking prices for remaining NOS samples.

The Discussion

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

Papers dated 2012, so that’s one of those stories back then, these were sitting in the AD display.

LiftAngle51

Aug 9, 2019

I was back in 2008 no watch collector. But always sideways interested in watches like the same with audio equipment and toy cars. Back arround 2008, i look for the first time high luxury watches like Rolex and Panerai. I discouver Longines, and my taste grow to Longines. They have a sense of cultural chique and classy timeless approuche. I like the index design and how hands where sculped. Like a sculptor made a bust. I want to buy a Panerai radiomir Ferrari edition. At some time i would forget

BMR

Aug 9, 2019

Congratulations on the new addition, my friend!

ripper444

Aug 9, 2019

I love it. White dial Speedy’s are my favorite and rare to see!

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

Like these in the last 4 years for Omega 😬 www.watchprosite.com

Clueless_Collector

Aug 9, 2019

Quite scary but private seller has been very responsive and following up so I felt much secured.

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