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Mach · 11 April 2022, 02:13 AM

Excited to finally add the CK 859 to my collection! I made my initial inquiry to the OB one month ago on March 9th:

The height is 11.7mm including the domed sapphire crystal:

Using "modern" technology, the lug-to-lug length is 46mm:

If we look at the engine room, it comes to life thanks to the Omega's Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8926 manual winding movement:

Some of you may be thinking, "Wait a minute. It was unveiled on March 25th. How did you know about this piece before the embargo was lifted?" Luckily, thanks to a "Bahston" watch chat group, a member posted this Instagram photo back on March 9th:

With this photo, obtaining this piece became my obsession. I reached out to a gentleman I know to verify if he had any "intel" on this piece. He thought it was another Beijing Olympic / China-only piece like the Sedna gold piece. I was devastated! After regaining my composure, I decided to go with my gut and reach out to the Omega Boutique to explicitly express my strong desires for this piece and to take my money! They stated they knew nothing about this piece. A few days later there was another Instagram photo:

Then, there was a thread initiated on another forum. With this additional information, my obsession turned to identifying everything from the name, the size specifications, the movement, and the price. I comprised an email with all these details I had obtained and sent it to the OB re-emphasizing that I wanted this piece. The GM was actually traveling to Miami that upcoming weekend to see the novelties. The following Tuesday, March 15th, he sent me a wrist shot along with confirmation that I was on the reservation list. But he stated that they had no ideas on delivery times. With that, I was conservatively anticipating a delivery time between May and June.

On Tuesday, I was surprised, yet thrilled when someone (UK) posted the arrival of their piece on another forum. Approximately two hours later, I received the call from the OB that my piece had arrived! Unfortunately, I was in Kansas City conducting an analysis for a client. As a result, I was not able to take delivery on my piece until late yesterday morning:

One surprising feature is that this piece has an independent setting hour hand. Winding is smooth and nothing but pure pleasure. The sterling silver dial is another surprising feature. It appears white in that first Instagram photo. But, depending on the lighting conditions, the color can vary from an off grey / light tan with hints of green to a subdued white color:

Thanks for coming along on my journey to acquire this gorgeous piece! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

mps354 · 11 April 2022, 03:22 AM

Wow, really nice, congrats!

Majin Buu · 11 April 2022, 06:41 AM

Wow ! Thank for sharing !

J.

kxux · 11 April 2022, 08:22 AM

This looks very nice. Congratulations!

djona · 11 April 2022, 09:22 AM

Congratulations! This would look good with all sorts of straps.

Aplover5 · 11 April 2022, 09:46 AM

That’s a beauty! Enjoy!

mobster600 · 11 April 2022, 10:04 AM

So cool! What an amazing watch.

Rebel · 11 April 2022, 10:31 AM

Sweet.

ivanos · 11 April 2022, 10:36 AM

Wonder how the dial will look like after the silver starts to tarnish...

nickorette · 11 April 2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanos

Wonder how the dial will look like after the silver starts to tarnish...

Usually silver dials are galvanized

ivanos · 11 April 2022, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickorette

Usually silver dials are galvanized

Thanks. Does this mean the silver will not tarnish?

bobski · 11 April 2022, 03:48 PM

Wow that's a beauty! For that style of watch it'd be too big for me, but stunning back and front.

1William · 11 April 2022, 08:49 PM

Congratulations. A beautiful watch and one I will take a look at for purchase.

rolex01 · 11 April 2022, 09:37 PM

I need this watch in my collection. Already placed on waitlist and waiting for it. Hope it land on my hands soon.

Mach · 12 April 2022, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mps354

Wow, really nice, congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majin Buu

Wow ! Thank for sharing !

J.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kxux

This looks very nice. Congratulations!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aplover5

That’s a beauty! Enjoy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel

Sweet.

Thanks everyone!

Mach · 12 April 2022, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by djona

Congratulations! This would look good with all sorts of straps.

Thanks!

Agree 100%!

IMHO This will become a strap monster!

Mach · 12 April 2022, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobski

Wow that's a beauty! For that style of watch it'd be too big for me, but stunning back and front.

Please don't base your decision on photos. Take the opportunity to try it in the flesh before making your decision. Just leave the credit card behind!

Mach · 12 April 2022, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. A beautiful watch and one I will take a look at for purchase.

Once you see it in the metal, it's going to be very difficult to walk out without it strapped to your wrist!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex01

I need this watch in my collection. Already placed on waitlist and waiting for it. Hope it land on my hands soon.

Awesome!

You should not have a long wait!

JoseR · 12 April 2022, 09:50 AM

Very nice.

Congrats and enjoy.

d11n · 12 April 2022, 04:09 PM

congrats...enjoy in good health.

btinl · 13 April 2022, 04:50 AM

Is this piece boutique-only?

ap1 · 13 April 2022, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btinl

Is this piece boutique-only?

No

beshannon · 13 April 2022, 05:01 AM

I love the retro feel.

Now if they would only redo the piepan

Mendota · 14 April 2022, 01:21 AM

Beautiful watch! I absolutely love it.

In one of those Instagram photos you shared, it looks like this is also available with blued hands. Is that correct?

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BNA/LION · 14 April 2022, 04:15 AM

Congratulations!

mmalek1 · 16 April 2022, 10:36 AM

I actually keep going back and looking at this one. I think it’s a great release. I loved the domed crystal. Big congrats.

Uncle2002 · 16 April 2022, 11:42 AM

This has to be one of the year’s best watches. Congrats!

866Ron0Fez · 16 April 2022, 10:12 PM

Great photos. Thank you for sharing.

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11 April 2022, 02:13 AM	#1
Mach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Boston, MA Watch: AP ROO Posts: 506	Another Omega Specialties CK 859 has landed . . . Excited to finally add the CK 859 to my collection! I made my initial inquiry to the OB one month ago on March 9th: The height is 11.7mm including the domed sapphire crystal: Using "modern" technology, the lug-to-lug length is 46mm: If we look at the engine room, it comes to life thanks to the Omega's Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8926 manual winding movement: Some of you may be thinking, "Wait a minute. It was unveiled on March 25th. How did you know about this piece before the embargo was lifted?" Luckily, thanks to a "Bahston" watch chat group, a member posted this Instagram photo back on March 9th: With this photo, obtaining this piece became my obsession. I reached out to a gentleman I know to verify if he had any "intel" on this piece. He thought it was another Beijing Olympic / China-only piece like the Sedna gold piece. I was devastated! After regaining my composure, I decided to go with my gut and reach out to the Omega Boutique to explicitly express my strong desires for this piece and to take my money! They stated they knew nothing about this piece. A few days later there was another Instagram photo: Then, there was a thread initiated on another forum. With this additional information, my obsession turned to identifying everything from the name, the size specifications, the movement, and the price. I comprised an email with all these details I had obtained and sent it to the OB re-emphasizing that I wanted this piece. The GM was actually traveling to Miami that upcoming weekend to see the novelties. The following Tuesday, March 15th, he sent me a wrist shot along with confirmation that I was on the reservation list. But he stated that they had no ideas on delivery times. With that, I was conservatively anticipating a delivery time between May and June. On Tuesday, I was surprised, yet thrilled when someone (UK) posted the arrival of their piece on another forum. Approximately two hours later, I received the call from the OB that my piece had arrived! Unfortunately, I was in Kansas City conducting an analysis for a client. As a result, I was not able to take delivery on my piece until late yesterday morning: One surprising feature is that this piece has an independent setting hour hand. Winding is smooth and nothing but pure pleasure. The sterling silver dial is another surprising feature. It appears white in that first Instagram photo. But, depending on the lighting conditions, the color can vary from an off grey / light tan with hints of green to a subdued white color: Thanks for coming along on my journey to acquire this gorgeous piece! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

11 April 2022, 10:31 AM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,218	Sweet. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

12 April 2022, 09:50 AM	#19
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,244	Very nice. Congrats and enjoy. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

13 April 2022, 05:01 AM	#23
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I love the retro feel. Now if they would only redo the piepan __________________ Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 April 2022, 04:15 AM	#25
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11 April 2022, 03:22 AM	#2
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,082	Wow, really nice, congrats!

11 April 2022, 06:41 AM	#3
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 926	Wow ! Thank for sharing ! J.

11 April 2022, 08:22 AM	#4
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	This looks very nice. Congratulations!

11 April 2022, 09:22 AM	#5
djona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Watch: N/A Posts: 470	Congratulations! This would look good with all sorts of straps.

11 April 2022, 09:46 AM	#6
Aplover5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 307	That’s a beauty! Enjoy!

11 April 2022, 10:04 AM	#7
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,507	So cool! What an amazing watch.

11 April 2022, 10:36 AM	#9
ivanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 190	Wonder how the dial will look like after the silver starts to tarnish...

11 April 2022, 03:48 PM	#12
bobski "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: GB Posts: 53	Wow that's a beauty! For that style of watch it'd be too big for me, but stunning back and front.

11 April 2022, 08:49 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,219	Congratulations. A beautiful watch and one I will take a look at for purchase.

11 April 2022, 09:37 PM	#14
rolex01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 159	I need this watch in my collection. Already placed on waitlist and waiting for it. Hope it land on my hands soon.

12 April 2022, 04:09 PM	#20
d11n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UTC/GMT -8 hours Watch: yes Posts: 415	congrats...enjoy in good health.

13 April 2022, 04:50 AM	#21
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,954	Is this piece boutique-only?

14 April 2022, 01:21 AM	#24
Mendota "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: MN Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9 Posts: 2,195	Beautiful watch! I absolutely love it. In one of those Instagram photos you shared, it looks like this is also available with blued hands. Is that correct? Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

16 April 2022, 10:36 AM	#26
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	I actually keep going back and looking at this one. I think it’s a great release. I loved the domed crystal. Big congrats. __________________ ♛16610LV, ♛116710BLNR, ♛214270, ♛116610LN, ♛216570, ♛116900, ♛16600, ♛116400GV, ΩSpeedmaster Silver Snoopy 45th and 50th, ΩSpeedmaster ST1, ΩCK859, Seiko Alpinist SPB089, Casio Oceanus S100, Ball DM1020

16 April 2022, 11:42 AM	#27
Uncle2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 46	This has to be one of the year’s best watches. Congrats!

16 April 2022, 10:12 PM	#28
866Ron0Fez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Explorer II Posts: 69	Great photos. Thank you for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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