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bonovox · 19 March 2022, 08:00 AM

From yesterday's New York Times.

Thoughts? Guesses?

C0d · 19 March 2022, 08:11 AM

This is on their IG reel as well. Omega has a message saying its time to change your Swatch.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=846024

RW16610 · 19 March 2022, 08:31 AM

Didn't realize they had print ads for this too. I guess in a few days we'll find out what it's all about. I'm perplexed.

Michael1968 · 19 March 2022, 10:23 AM

Interesting

1William · 19 March 2022, 09:10 PM

Should be interesting.

AdamW · 23 March 2022, 04:56 AM

I'm thinking an Omega watch head which can be inserted into a different Swatch Watch strap and housing. Kind of like Hegid watches do.

https://hegid.com/products/configuration

DCheeta · 23 March 2022, 04:34 PM

Omega x Swatch collaboration, perhaps? As a fan of both brands, I’m intrigued.

1William · 23 March 2022, 09:00 PM

Should be interesting.

Tools · 24 March 2022, 01:28 AM

I think that Swatch is getting tired of folks not knowing that it owns Omega and a host of other top brands.

It's a marketing move

1William · 24 March 2022, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I think that Swatch is getting tired of folks not knowing that it owns Omega and a host of other top brands.

It's a marketing move

Interesting perspective and you maybe right. I like the new releases and think sometimes it is nice for a brand not to take themselves so seriously. I got into watches because they were fun and maybe this is a gateway for younger collectors/hobbyists to participate.

alexbaileyshc · 24 March 2022, 09:37 PM

Super nice move by swatch imho
Brings the fun back to collecting and with an iconic design of the speedmaster

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Bill2e · 25 March 2022, 01:54 AM

Honestly - Had an Aqua Terra on my short list. This turns me off the brand.

Not for the collaboration with Swatch, but for the cheap plastic watch that is not waterproof trading on an Iconic model.

That's just me, I'm sure they will sell.

GST15 · 29 March 2022, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill2e

Honestly - Had an Aqua Terra on my short list. This turns me off the brand.

Not for the collaboration with Swatch, but for the cheap plastic watch that is not waterproof trading on an Iconic model.

That's just me, I'm sure they will sell.

I agree. Having just bought my first Omega (Speedmaster Professional) several months ago, and getting excited about some of the new releases, I will no longer look at Omega the same way. Plenty of other well respected brands to choose from. Swatch should have stayed in their lane, and left Omega on the path they were on. Omega has jumped the shark!

C0d · 29 March 2022, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GST15

I agree. Having just bought my first Omega (Speedmaster Professional) several months ago, and getting excited about some of the new releases, I will no longer look at Omega the same way. Plenty of other well respected brands to choose from. Swatch should have stayed in their lane, and left Omega on the path they were on. Omega has jumped the shark!

Don't take everything so literally in life. If you don't like your 3861 anymore and are willing to sell at it reduced value, please PM me.

GST15 · 29 March 2022, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0d

Don't take everything so literally in life. If you don't like your 3861 anymore and are willing to sell at it reduced value, please PM me.

No, you should just collect ALL the plastic Omega watches like they were Beanie Babies!

Rexplorer214270 · 29 March 2022, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill2e

Honestly - Had an Aqua Terra on my short list. This turns me off the brand.

Not for the collaboration with Swatch, but for the cheap plastic watch that is not waterproof trading on an Iconic model.

That's just me, I'm sure they will sell.

You do realize it has the same water resistance as the Speedmaster professional right?

msu_1972 · 25 March 2022, 03:31 AM

i was just looking into these and thought it be cool to get two this weekend. cool watch just to use a daily wear. :)

23 March 2022, 04:56 AM	#6
AdamW "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Adam Location: In my head Watch: this space Posts: 797	I'm thinking an Omega watch head which can be inserted into a different Swatch Watch strap and housing. Kind of like Hegid watches do. https://hegid.com/products/configuration __________________ Adam " I don't have a microwave oven but I do have a clock that occasionally cooks $h!t" - Mitch Hedburgh

24 March 2022, 01:28 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,488	I think that Swatch is getting tired of folks not knowing that it owns Omega and a host of other top brands. It's a marketing move __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 March 2022, 08:11 AM	#2
C0d Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kanata Watch: Dog Posts: 815	This is on their IG reel as well. Omega has a message saying its time to change your Swatch. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=846024

19 March 2022, 08:31 AM	#3
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,180	Didn't realize they had print ads for this too. I guess in a few days we'll find out what it's all about. I'm perplexed.

19 March 2022, 10:23 AM	#4
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Interesting

19 March 2022, 09:10 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,551	Should be interesting.

23 March 2022, 04:34 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Omega x Swatch collaboration, perhaps? As a fan of both brands, I’m intrigued.

23 March 2022, 09:00 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,551	Should be interesting.

24 March 2022, 09:37 PM	#11
alexbaileyshc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: uk Posts: 51	Super nice move by swatch imho Brings the fun back to collecting and with an iconic design of the speedmaster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2022, 01:54 AM	#12
Bill2e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Watch: SD43 Posts: 467	Honestly - Had an Aqua Terra on my short list. This turns me off the brand. Not for the collaboration with Swatch, but for the cheap plastic watch that is not waterproof trading on an Iconic model. That's just me, I'm sure they will sell.

25 March 2022, 03:31 AM	#17
msu_1972 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Panda, BLNR Posts: 427	i was just looking into these and thought it be cool to get two this weekend. cool watch just to use a daily wear. :)

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