Overhyped Watch: Deserving or Not?
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Overhyped Watch: Deserving or Not?

By India Whiskey Charlie · Oct 17, 2023 · 22 replies
India Whiskey Charlie
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India Whiskey Charlie's candid review of the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch challenges the prevailing hype, offering a refreshing counter-perspective on its value proposition. This article delves into his personal experience and the community's diverse reactions, exploring whether this accessible collaboration truly lives up to its immense popularity or if collectors should consider alternative options for their budget.

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No, I didn't buy it, instead someone dear to me gave it as a gift thinking I might like it....😂

Advice to the wise, take your $300 and spend it somewhere else.  Lots of nice affordable mechanical watches out there...👍






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DR
Dr No
Oct 17, 2023

. . . on our Omega forum.

IN
India Whiskey Charlie
Oct 17, 2023

This watch should not have the Omega name on it let alone look like a Speedy.

IN
India Whiskey Charlie
Oct 18, 2023

I guess the fact that the lug width is 20 mm helps since other already existing straps can work

LS
LS
Oct 18, 2023

Does it dilute the Omega brand, perhaps. Take someone like my wife who had taken to wearing my 3570.50 to time things. She is also perfectly happy with her moonswatch Earth mission. I would draw the line at the special edition second hands though.

LA
Lankysudanese
Oct 18, 2023

TBH, they are overpriced for what you get, but isn’t that the case with all luxury items?

LA
Lankysudanese
Oct 18, 2023

So it’s a rampant issue, it seems, and not just limited to these moonswatches

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