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Makes no sense to me…

I certainly respect any opinions on incredible haute horological, but, it is not me…I appreciate that these are incredible machines, but, too me, I love the history behind watches, love the stories, etc. but, at the end of the day, love a vintage Rolex, l
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By: Besançon
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patrick_y
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50th Anniversary (and some reflections 😅) is appropriate

Apollo 11, Apollo 13 and FOIS How many watch models can a brand make so many variations? Sometimes we complained but from another angle, it’s actually giving collectors lots of options and choices.
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By: Clueless_Collector
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Clueless_Collector
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Hello Thomas! This watch celebrates 50th anniversary...

... of Omega being awarded the Snoopy Award by the Nasa. Snoopy is the astronauts pet and the award is given by NASA to persons or institutions for outstanding service to the Space Exploration. Omega was awarded for the provision of their Speedmasters and
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By: Clueless_Collector
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hans_jorgen_1968
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Great background on Apollo 8

Like you, I believe Apollo 8 was a great achievement for the space program and a very risky mission. They had no life boat (LEM) like Apollo 13 had. Those three astronauts were brave explorers! Does anyone know what the 19th jewel on caliber 1869 is for?
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By: Marc Obermann
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Pelican1960
1151

The pilot of Apollo 8 . . .

. . . and commander of Apollo 13 is still with us today. Jim Lovell is well into his nineties now. A hero in the truest sense of the word . . .
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By: Marc Obermann
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Pelican1960
1151

No worries regarding the photos. I have been waiting for this watch for over a year since I knew about the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13...

I'm a big fan of the original Snoopy and what it represents. So naturally, I am also a big fan of the Silver Snoppy. This 3rd version is the most fun of the 3 and I think it is also the best version IMHO. I say this from a purely emotional aspect. It lite
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By: ImranLondon
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holdemchamp1225
19975

While I was tickled pink looking at Snoopy fly over the horizon with the moon rotating every 60 now and then, I think Omega celebrates too many things about the whole NASA bit..

I think it's a heritage they should be more discerning of so that the magic is further reinforced instead of diluted. I'd probably scale back and distill the NASA story along a few celebratory lines. I'm no expert but here's an example: 1) First Omega in
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By: ImranLondon
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holdemchamp1225
19975

321 vs Snoopy

I would tend to agree . If you really want a 321 you likely should not wait to order and be prepared to wait a long time. Not sure what the situation is for the new snoopy. I would like both . I have a fondness for Snoopy growing up reading Peanuts . In s
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By: ImranLondon
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holdemchamp1225
19975

Its Snoopy day

The original Snoopy that did the 14 seconds burn: A rare CB case As we wait: here is the post I did on Apollo 13 www.watchprosite.com
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By: ImranLondon
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Seeks
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It's not a rumor Raymond, I can confirm that there will be an Apollo 13 50th Anniversary which will be a Snoopy 😁

we just need to see how Omega interprets this version compared to the previous Silver Snoopy. And yes, the Silver Snoopy has hit stratospheric prices recently and like you I have no idea why. I'm just happy I have 2 stored away and looking forward to the
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By: Clueless_Collector
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holdemchamp1225
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