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16 January 2021, 03:04 AM | #31 |
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If it were me, I would just get my money back. It's frustrating to give them an interest free loan like that and you've still no idea when you might get your piece.
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16 January 2021, 04:59 AM | #32 |
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You're probably right about the movement but who sees the movement while on one's wrist??? Anyway, for half the retail list price, and with the usual Omega discounts, coming down the line, I'll take a 3861!!!!! Then again, in a year or two, might be able to pick up the 321, on the secondary market, for a more realistic price
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16 January 2021, 05:04 AM | #33 |
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321 in limited supply, less than 2000/year. Price probably won’t drop much over time. Will likely increase.
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16 January 2021, 05:33 AM | #35 |
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Not a fan of the strap but everything else looks great.
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16 January 2021, 05:45 AM | #36 |
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16 January 2021, 06:16 AM | #37 |
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16 January 2021, 06:31 AM | #39 |
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16 January 2021, 06:43 AM | #40 |
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16 January 2021, 11:28 AM | #41 |
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I don't believe Omega is playing the Rolex game in the case of the 321. They announced its limited nature and the reason behind it. I don't think greys are hoarding them and driving scarcity and price premiums like they do with Daytonas etc. Getting your cash back and looking elsewhere makes perfect sense. The waiting game is annoying.
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16 January 2021, 11:33 AM | #42 |
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16 January 2021, 11:58 AM | #43 |
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BTW, for those of you upset with Omega's new found marketing strategy, I suggest you write Omega and let them know how you feel. You can contact their concierge directly from the Omega website.
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16 January 2021, 12:16 PM | #44 |
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The master control chrono is super nice!
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16 January 2021, 06:32 PM | #45 |
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Great choice! That's my favorite recent JLC release and it's definitely a step up regarding brand and complications compared to the 321. Seeing it makes me think the 321 is overpriced but I still want one, as it's the ultimate Speedmaster. You might consider getting the 1863 or the 3861 sapphire for a lot less money in addition to the JLC.
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17 January 2021, 09:38 AM | #46 |
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OMG, What have I done?!
Just returned from a nice chat with my AD. We discussed the state of affairs regarding the delivery of the Ed White 321 in the foreseeable future. They assured me that I'm #1 on their wait list and that head office assured them (in writing) that they will get at minimum, two Ed Whites. I did ask if I should expect to have to wait another year, to which they felt that it would not be that long...probably this summer. My AD was also was happy to return my deposit if I wanted, or to use the funds for another choice....up to me. They also happen to be the AD for JLC. No JLC Master Chronographs in Steel have landed on our shores....but they were expected soon. So now I'm #1 on two wait lists!!! Damn, this is going to be an expensive year. Oh...and here's some news that they shared that I found disturbing....my AD had been advised that it's likely Omega will stop production of the Ed White this year. Don't know why, but I suspect it's too disruptive to their production and not nearly profitable enough to justify the overhead. Anyone who has received their Ed White should consider themselves extremely fortunate. |
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Agreed with the other post that it seems very unlikely they will stop production of the Ed White. Omega just started making it again - and in terms of profitability, even at 1000 watches per year that’s $15M in revenue. How many watch makers you need to produce 4 watches per day? It also stands as a nice boost to the Moonwatch as a brand. By the way that JLC is amazing as well - but I can’t get over how plain the strap is. I wish JLC made more watches with bracelets. |
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18 January 2021, 12:07 AM | #49 |
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I checked recently. They don’t know if they will be able to deliver one to me in the next future. We are talking of more than 3 years waiting at the moment.
So they basically told me I will get the Snoopy first and maybe the 321 after. I moved late for the 321, and apparently they have a pretty long list. I heard the same thing regarding the production rate from Omega HQ. At this time it seems they are discouraging the OB regarding even “promising” an allocation. |
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It’s your money, but look that movement does not appear to he the fake hype of the Daytona of which there are plenty out there and made. There appear to be very few watchmakers that are making the 321, and it appears to me a far more man made operation (at least according to omega) and so is not as widely produced as the regular moonwatch, of which folks are already taking delivery. Many models that omega offers can be had today, so I don’t put them on the same level as Rolex with the fake inflated demand games. Now, given the money one can source a solid vintage 321 for likely the same amount, and to that I would give consideration. |
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18 January 2021, 01:43 AM | #51 |
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In Spain (OB) I was told when I paid Snoopy the waiting list is very short. Maybe you should try different countries.
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For what it's worth, I think the Ed White will be produced for at least another year or two. I own a few Omegas and am somewhat acquainted with a couple of the staff but I didn't have a purchase history with the boutique. For a new face with no purchase history it might be tough to get one, even with a 100% deposit, but it's worth a try. I'd try sooner rather than later. |
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2 January 2022, 03:55 PM | #54 |
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Any updates now that we are a year later?
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2 January 2022, 06:39 PM | #55 |
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Great question!
Well… one things for sure… they’re still making the 321 |
3 January 2022, 02:48 AM | #56 |
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Some closure....
Mid 2021 I visited my AD and got my deposit back. The same day I visited the local OB where I had zero history. I explained that I had waited 18-months for a EW, but in the end gave up. At my request, the OB added me to their waiting list. Not 3-weeks later I got the call. |
3 January 2022, 10:14 PM | #57 |
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Good deal.
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7 January 2022, 12:37 PM | #58 |
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