What do you guys think about the Omega X Swatch Collaboration?

I will say that when this was announced all the stores went crazy with the lines. i think it is cool but it is not for me even though Omega is my favorite brand.

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Nice watches - probably get one when they’re available. Not a limited release, so no hurry.

Nice to see watches get more exposure/hype/advertising/marketing. 

Doesn’t bother me that some people think it’s not a ’real’ Omega because I don’t buy watches based on other people’s opinions.

I fully understand that I’ll be getting a plastic, quartz homage watch for the retail price and I look forward to buying and wearing it!

Swatch have said that the Mission Case that they’re advertised in, won’t be for sale…. How long before a 3rd party takes advantage of that??

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Chunghauphoto

Nice watches - probably get one when they’re available. Not a limited release, so no hurry.

Nice to see watches get more exposure/hype/advertising/marketing. 

Doesn’t bother me that some people think it’s not a ’real’ Omega because I don’t buy watches based on other people’s opinions.

I fully understand that I’ll be getting a plastic, quartz homage watch for the retail price and I look forward to buying and wearing it!

Swatch have said that the Mission Case that they’re advertised in, won’t be for sale…. How long before a 3rd party takes advantage of that??

Wait… so are saying that you think it’s a real Omega? 🤔 

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Davemcc

Wait… so are saying that you think it’s a real Omega? 🤔 

I think it’s a real Omega x Swatch

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Chunghauphoto

I think it’s a real Omega x Swatch

So it’s not a real Omega?

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Davemcc

So it’s not a real Omega?

It is a real Omega. Says right there on the dial

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Omega quality has certainly gone into the toilet then.  LOL 

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I need to see more reviews. Overall, I think its going to be a good thing long term. I'll probably get one once they are more widely available and QC issues are resolved. I'd love to see them in person but I don't have a Swatch Boutique close by. I wonder if the Omega Boutique has them??

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Pretty jealous you got one. I really want that Mercury version, or Earth. I rang up my nearest Swatch store (105 miles away) and they told me last Tuesday they got a delivery of them and were sold out again by Thursday. 

I went there on release day and I wasn't not expecting it to be as crazy as it has been and still is. I honestly think it's great and I don't know the last time the watch industry got this much attention for a release. Gutted that flippers got them but the way of the world. I just think people are looking at it wrong. These are homage watches. Swatch's love letter to the speedy. Yes Omega is the top name on the dial but that's only to get people excited about them. My Dad owns the speedy Professional and he loves these watches. 

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Kind of new to the hobby. 2 watches in one works good for me since I live on a budget. Imma get one for sure but not in no hurry. I have 12+ watches I love to wear them all. The day if I ever get the real Omega I shrink it down to 3-5 maybe.

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I love the idea and will get one when they are more widely available. No way I'm over-overspending on one. Love that there are different Missions to appeal to many people and looks. 

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I try not to think about it and hope it goes away soon. 😝