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by tmw » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:23 am
blkgsl wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:52 am
JBZ wrote:tmw wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:09 am
Couple of thoughts here....
- omega is giving purists what they want (albeit at a price)
- omega is using this opportunity to upscale, and start to target the rolex Daytona. This has been their trend over the last few years and filling the gap in pricing the mid to low 10s where rolex use do sit (the new seamasters are amazing).
I think it looks great. Yes, expensive, and I still think of speedmasters before the 9300s as less than 4K (same way I think seikos should be $300 like the original 6309s). For new customers and most customers, they wont remember this stuff and say its amazing, when can I get it.
Omega may be targeting the Daytona market, and the 321 is a fine, durable, tested movement. But I don't think it's really comparable to the Daytona's 4130 (and I know this is a "new" 321, but the changes made from the original appear to be mostly cosmetic). I'm sure Omega's co-axial chronograph movements are a different story (though they're comparatively a lot thicker than the 4130, but usually come with more complications like a date and/or a moonphase).
That said, this is a cool looking watch. Just too rich for my blood, much like the Daytona. Brands like Longines, Seiko, Hamilton, and Oris are starting to look a lot more appealing these days.
Today’s incoming consumers mostly aren’t movement whores like we are. Otherwise, Lange would be up there with Patek and AP would be lower than Vacheron.
Like its been said....we only care about movements. Most "watch mortals" don't.
Think about it.
- The movement upgrade, and design upgrades make the package even nicer for speedies.
- Omega has easily proven that they can sell speedies direct at list. And do it quickly leaving "money" on the table and creating a secondary market for them - at higher prices. All of the recent desirable speedies have been going after market above list
- Omega is naturally limiting it by the number they produce and distribute - which may artificially make it harder to get. Building a wait list. A want list. A lust list.
- Vintage nostalgia sells. This gives two speedies - the vintage models/looks and the 9300 versions.
Hmm...sound familiar? I wonder what that resembles? Building brand value in some of the same way Rolex is with their SS models. There are many people who debated the speedmaster vs the Daytona. This is an attempt to bring them closer in value.
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