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KBM · 21 March 2016, 01:52 AM

The last few weeks I got really excited with the then upcoming release of the Speedy moonphase. The release of this CK2998 LE totally blindsided me.

I understand the purists were skeptical with this one, as it uses a big name in Omega history and is merely "inspired" by it, with a totally different color scheme, but when looked at individually, I quickly began to feel it was my favorite release this year - the size is amazing for me, at 39.7mm, the dial has a very vintage (Paul Newman, even, or is it just me?) vibe to it, while adding a modern touch with the navy blue color choice, and the navy blue ceramic insert with lume closes the deal (it doesn't hurt that I'm a sucker for blue, either).

Anyways, Omega's promo video did it for me. I had to have one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EufsnqmEYA

The only thing missing was a live picture, so I waited and kept an eye open for all sites covering Basel. Finally this came out:

And off to the boutique I went. Deposit paid, and the wait begins. Really looking forward to this one!

While there, I had the chance to take a look at many nice pieces, including this 50 something mm hunk of coolness. It is surprisingly wearable, btw.

Anyways, my speedy is due around September, I think. Can't wait.

FTX I · 21 March 2016, 03:27 AM

mdavidson217 · 21 March 2016, 03:31 AM

I just called the boutique by me and they told me that they can not accept any deposits yet, the only thing I could do is get on a waiting list. I was first on there list.

sensui · 21 March 2016, 05:30 AM

Nice move, IMO the best watch of Basel from Omega. I'm holding back though however since the navy blue from them never grew on me. I do like the design though quite a bit as the throwback.

AK-Rolestar · 21 March 2016, 05:30 AM

Excelente Kaue! Looking forward to pix when you receive your piece.

junbug5150 · 21 March 2016, 01:10 PM

Aha, it was blue. Thanks for sharing that pic. Looks great. Congrats!

superdog · 21 March 2016, 08:25 PM

Wow. I like your style.

Very nice.

KBM · 22 March 2016, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

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Originally Posted by mdavidson217

I just called the boutique by me and they told me that they can not accept any deposits yet, the only thing I could do is get on a waiting list. I was first on there list.

That's great, congrats on being top of the list. As the first, I'm sure you'll get yours. Here in Brazil the boutiques are taking 20% deposits to ensure you will get a piece, and that any future price increases do not affect you. Our price was fixed just shy of 6k usd, at the current exchange rates.

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Originally Posted by sensui

Nice move, IMO the best watch of Basel from Omega. I'm holding back though however since the navy blue from them never grew on me. I do like the design though quite a bit as the throwback.

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Originally Posted by AK-Rolestar

Excelente Kaue! Looking forward to pix when you receive your piece.

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Originally Posted by junbug5150

Aha, it was blue. Thanks for sharing that pic. Looks great. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by superdog

Wow. I like your style.

Very nice.

Thanks a lot, guys. Omega is doing an amazing job lately.

speedy_master1 · 22 March 2016, 07:20 AM

i paid my despite to the boutique as well congrats

subtona · 22 March 2016, 07:39 AM

I like the looks and size.

Do you know what movement they are using?
Didn't see it in the site

KBM · 22 March 2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nima007

i paid my despite to the boutique as well congrats

To you too, Nima!

KBM · 22 March 2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

I like the looks and size.

Do you know what movement they are using?
Didn't see it in the site

Thanks, Gus! It's the classic 1861.

daveathall · 22 March 2016, 08:12 AM

I think it looks absolutely fabulous, one of the best looking watches I have seen in a very long time. Many, many congratulations, that is a beauty.

subtona · 22 March 2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Thanks, Gus! It's the classic 1861.

Beauty.

ap1 · 22 March 2016, 09:04 AM

I think you made a great move. I have one very similar ant it's a beauty. Hey, where's my Lume tachy

Daytona88 · 22 March 2016, 11:25 AM

Beautiful choice!

red1108nyc · 22 March 2016, 12:13 PM

Congrats bud and hope you get the beaut soon!

GB-man · 22 March 2016, 02:13 PM

That stood out to me on hodinkee live but I forgot to have a closer look. It's near perfection. Congrats

KBM · 22 March 2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I think it looks absolutely fabulous, one of the best looking watches I have seen in a very long time. Many, many congratulations, that is a beauty.

Thanks a lot, Dave!

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Originally Posted by ap1

I think you made a great move. I have one very similar ant it's a beauty. Hey, where's my Lume tachy

That is stunning! I actually had the chance to try it on when I visited the boutique to order mine, and it's absolutely amazing. Huge Congrats on yours!

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

Beautiful choice!

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Congrats bud and hope you get the beaut soon!

Thanks, buddy!

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That stood out to me on hodinkee live but I forgot to have a closer look. It's near perfection. Congrats

I was sure this was the one once I saw the release. Thanks, Tom!

speedy_master1 · 22 March 2016, 02:41 PM

I will tell you now that is will be going to sell more on the secondary market once it's all sold mark my word.

yannis · 22 March 2016, 05:40 PM

This is a very beautiful watch by Omega! One of my favorites from Basel.

mps354 · 24 March 2016, 02:15 PM

Congrats in advance, it's certainly a beauty

sea-dweller · 24 March 2016, 02:40 PM

Congrats!

Mr Kram · 24 March 2016, 02:42 PM

great piece!

jshepard · 26 March 2016, 12:45 AM

The best release from Omega this year IMO, congrats...

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NicheRotors · 26 March 2016, 02:49 AM

Was privileged to have one on my wrist earlier in the week at the show.

The professional pictures faithfully reflect how marvellous the peice is.

I know some folks don't - but I really like the lollipop second hand and the fact that all the other hands match.

Very happy to have preordered as well.

landroverking · 26 March 2016, 04:58 AM

What's the Msrp? And what can one expect to pay?

clock · 26 March 2016, 06:08 AM

A beauty, wear it good health.

KBM · 26 March 2016, 03:23 PM

Thanks a lot, everyone.

Landrover, I read somewhere that the msrp in the US is going to be $6500, but don't quote me on that. Down here it came out to a little less, due to currency fluctuations, I suppose.

sensui · 26 March 2016, 04:15 PM

My local boutiques asking me if I wanted to submit a profile for the watch both said $6500....so it's a safe bet. Supposed to be here July/August.

21 March 2016, 01:52 AM	#1
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,430	Ok, I bit the bullet - CK2998 LE The last few weeks I got really excited with the then upcoming release of the Speedy moonphase. The release of this CK2998 LE totally blindsided me. I understand the purists were skeptical with this one, as it uses a big name in Omega history and is merely "inspired" by it, with a totally different color scheme, but when looked at individually, I quickly began to feel it was my favorite release this year - the size is amazing for me, at 39.7mm, the dial has a very vintage (Paul Newman, even, or is it just me?) vibe to it, while adding a modern touch with the navy blue color choice, and the navy blue ceramic insert with lume closes the deal (it doesn't hurt that I'm a sucker for blue, either). Anyways, Omega's promo video did it for me. I had to have one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EufsnqmEYA The only thing missing was a live picture, so I waited and kept an eye open for all sites covering Basel. Finally this came out: And off to the boutique I went. Deposit paid, and the wait begins. Really looking forward to this one! While there, I had the chance to take a look at many nice pieces, including this 50 something mm hunk of coolness. It is surprisingly wearable, btw. Anyways, my speedy is due around September, I think. Can't wait.

21 March 2016, 08:25 PM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,766	Wow. I like your style. Very nice. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 March 2016, 07:39 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,158	I like the looks and size. Do you know what movement they are using? Didn't see it in the site __________________

22 March 2016, 08:12 AM	#13
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I think it looks absolutely fabulous, one of the best looking watches I have seen in a very long time. Many, many congratulations, that is a beauty. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

22 March 2016, 05:40 PM	#21
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	This is a very beautiful watch by Omega! One of my favorites from Basel. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

21 March 2016, 03:27 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654

21 March 2016, 03:31 AM	#3
mdavidson217 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 86	I just called the boutique by me and they told me that they can not accept any deposits yet, the only thing I could do is get on a waiting list. I was first on there list.

21 March 2016, 05:30 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,406	Nice move, IMO the best watch of Basel from Omega. I'm holding back though however since the navy blue from them never grew on me. I do like the design though quite a bit as the throwback.

21 March 2016, 05:30 AM	#5
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Excelente Kaue! Looking forward to pix when you receive your piece.

21 March 2016, 01:10 PM	#6
junbug5150 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Posts: 130	Aha, it was blue. Thanks for sharing that pic. Looks great. Congrats!

22 March 2016, 07:20 AM	#9
speedy_master1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: california Watch: can't decide. Posts: 2,477	i paid my despite to the boutique as well congrats

22 March 2016, 11:25 AM	#16
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,604	Beautiful choice!

22 March 2016, 12:13 PM	#17
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,508	Congrats bud and hope you get the beaut soon!

22 March 2016, 02:13 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,120	That stood out to me on hodinkee live but I forgot to have a closer look. It's near perfection. Congrats

22 March 2016, 02:41 PM	#20
speedy_master1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: california Watch: can't decide. Posts: 2,477	I will tell you now that is will be going to sell more on the secondary market once it's all sold mark my word.

24 March 2016, 02:15 PM	#22
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,035	Congrats in advance, it's certainly a beauty

24 March 2016, 02:40 PM	#23
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 March 2016, 02:42 PM	#24
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	great piece!

26 March 2016, 12:45 AM	#25
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	The best release from Omega this year IMO, congrats... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 March 2016, 04:58 AM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	What's the Msrp? And what can one expect to pay?

26 March 2016, 06:08 AM	#28
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	A beauty, wear it good health.

26 March 2016, 03:23 PM	#29
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,430	Thanks a lot, everyone. Landrover, I read somewhere that the msrp in the US is going to be $6500, but don't quote me on that. Down here it came out to a little less, due to currency fluctuations, I suppose.

26 March 2016, 04:15 PM	#30
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,406	My local boutiques asking me if I wanted to submit a profile for the watch both said $6500....so it's a safe bet. Supposed to be here July/August.

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