Definitely not a mistake or poorly received watch, Bruce. This is Omega FINALLY playing to their strengths by digging deep into the history books and releasing near perfect watches in limited runs to stir excitement. I bought one and it's my first Omega!
@merc7paul7 ай бұрын
Same first Omega, got it as a gift. Would have not had any interest in getting it myself but appreciating more that I learn about it 😊
@nathanaelsmith35532 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful. I would consider buying one if I could afford it. It's short run will make it ultra collectable. Congratulations to anyone who bought it.
@bobj88772 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love mine, which was purchased from Brent Miller. Yes, I already owned a Speedy and a Seamaster, so this one completed the Omega Trifecta for me.
@cecilyau44402 жыл бұрын
I must watch too many videos, but I saw a review of this just after it was released. It was done by some guy, I think an expat in Hong Kong or the UAE. He was super excited to buy it, and it was more of a purchase and wrist shots with a friend out and about. The dial is made of silver, which is pretty cool, though who knows how that will patina/tarnish. I can’t bring myself to buy luxury watches over the years , but if I were to buy an Omega, this would have been my first choice. The dial is elegant, and the movement is beautiful.
@yukimiyazaki21732 жыл бұрын
the production number is 2939 pieces on the card is written limited edition with your watch number out of 2939
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
That's not on my card and it distinctly says numbered edition not limited edition
@yukimiyazaki21732 жыл бұрын
@@drmexicoii ok maybe only in europe.... I´m living in germany
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the UK. Mind you technically we're not in Europe anymore unfortunately. Only geographically sadly
@yukimiyazaki21732 жыл бұрын
@@drmexicoii ok it´s a mystery now... but yes sad story
@yukimiyazaki21732 жыл бұрын
@@drmexicoii Update: People are saying that the number and Limited Edition on the card is maybe a misprinting... so the real production number will be a mystery...
@Tuneitupful2 жыл бұрын
I don’t see the debate - you see, you love it, you buy it. Or you see it,don’t like it, don’t buy it. I saw, loved and bought it - simples.
@Tomkhong2 жыл бұрын
This is the model which would draw non fans’ attention to Omega. Such a lovely dial and the blue hands are so beautiful
@jport742 жыл бұрын
I just bought one at my Omega Boutique last week and absolutely love it. Mine is numbered in the low 2400's.
@yaaxarr89772 жыл бұрын
You don’t sound crazy Bruce. They’re doing that to create fidelity for some enthusiasts. That’s a nice Omega but no the best.
@ryanelectra2252 жыл бұрын
I have one and love it. A classic heritage design that doesn’t immediately look like an Omega. I’ve seen numbers close to 4000. Mine is just over 2000
@edo70522 жыл бұрын
Still available quite easily in the UK, I think it didn’t sell Bruce and they’ve cut their losses. Most people looking to purchase a watch at this price wouldn’t go for this in my opinion. Longines do this style of watch at half the price or less
@chia-mingyang58042 жыл бұрын
Longines can't compare to this at any aspect.
@edo70522 жыл бұрын
@@chia-mingyang5804 Read the comment. Longines absolutely can be compared to this watch in terms of the STYLE of watch. They have numerous pieces that are visually similar in STYLE. Fact. 🤦🏻
@chia-mingyang58042 жыл бұрын
@@edo7052 What I meant is only same style doesn't mean people won't choose this Omega because of double price. Patek, Laurent Ferrier and some other brands also have same style models with higher prices and they can sell. Details matter.
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the UK availability is definitely there. Doesn't seem to be in all territories though. Wonder if this was be design as well? Did they think it would sell better in the UK? Or did it sell terribly in the UK maybe?!
@markotoole7937 Жыл бұрын
Yes Longines has a sector dial, but it's a very different in aesthetics still. I don't really like the Longines, but this Omega I love, plus the movement, case back dial etc. it's a far superior watch. However, I agree that most people looking to spend £5800 probably won't go for this, it's more for the enthusiast.
@watchchimp31022 жыл бұрын
I think the answer is right there on the case back "Numbered Edition" they aren't really discontinued; they were only ever going to produce 1,200, 1,500, or whatever. They did that so now it's done! This watch was never really anything I was gonna buy anywayz, but I would bet there will be another slightly different model coming very soon! Copper or salmon dial maybe?🤔
@ryantannehill28302 жыл бұрын
Watch chimp....I agree. Even if it's a gold or platinum case with salmon dial. It will come back in some iteration in the future.
@clintonshiells30952 жыл бұрын
I find this an absolutely stunning watch, the most visually appealing Omega I’ve seen
@allanreardon2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning watch in person. I've got a couple of Omegas in my collection, and if I had been in a position to buy one I would've bought one.
@DirkWerning2 жыл бұрын
Hmm my AD said it was always slated to be a limited number run. 🤷🏼♂️
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, people forget this and they go into conspiracies
@DirkWerning2 жыл бұрын
@@diavalus yep 🤷🏼♂️
@JimIBobIJones2 жыл бұрын
Its testing the market. This is the sort of thing Longines usually do, but Swatch wants to see how well the same concept (releasing "heritage" inspired watches) will do a price segment up. That trial goes less well if PR and advertising is affected by it - as that would distort the market response.
@MisterKnightly2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a very reasonable analysis, sir. I liked this watch when I first saw it, but the price was eye wateringly high.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
It’s a limited production, of course the price will be higher than normal
@MisterKnightly2 жыл бұрын
@@diavalus Of course.
@bighands69 Жыл бұрын
@@diavalus But could they produce that watch in high quantities at that price.
@drexlorian2 жыл бұрын
Around 3,000 were made - I literally bought it the 1st day it was available. I can tell you with relative certainty on the 3,000, because I have a close relationship with a AD, who has a close relationship with an Omega contact. This is what was disclosed to him. The secret release makes sense. It's not marketed on purpose because they knew they will only make a small number of these. My AD sold his batch in a few days quick. The numbered edition that is not "1 of X" is a big clue. This is a great reward for the true Omega enthusiasts, as people who truly appreciate this watch have a chance to own it without the scalpers snatching it up if they knew this is meant to be a limited release. As it turns out, this might be the shortest Omega production run in history.
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I have one (my number is in the high 1900s) and I've seen another one in an AD in the low 2000s so my guess would be 3000 as well. Wish I knew more about the watch though. The mystique is part of the attraction I guess but I'd also love to know more about it! Either way, it's a beautiful watch and I love mine to bits. If it becomes collectable that's a bonus but it's not going to stop me wearing mine a few times a week.
@drexlorian2 жыл бұрын
This is not a flashy Seamaster or Speedmaster and it's not an automatic. When is the last time Omega printed the old logo, did a full silver dial and gave actual numbers? @drmexicoII , your reply shows exactly a true enthusiast like you deserve this watch.
@davemcc77132 жыл бұрын
This wasn't a secret release. It was launched within days of the Moonswatch and nobody could possibly have a successful launch in the post Moonswatch craze. The media ignored this release because it was preoccupied by lineups at Swatch stores. Customers never even heard of this watch until months after it's actual release. This botched release killed any hype or excess demand that Omega might have expected from what is arguably their best new release in years. I haven't heard about any waiting lists for this watch. Dealers aren't begging to get stock. It's really just a failure on Omega's part to properly launch this model. It's not a failure of the watch. It's a failure of marketing and it's Omega's first casualty from their collaboration with Swatch.
@thomascolletti47152 жыл бұрын
I was hot for this watch when I first learned about. Three reasons: I loved the vintage calatrava sector dial aesthetic, I also collect silver so the ag .925 dial appealed to me and Omega quality and heritage. I called my AD to see if they had one to look at but they did not. Two weeks later the AD called me to let me know they just got one in so I could come in for a look. Unfortunately sometime along way I became disenchanted with the lack of availability and price. I also thought there were other sector dials that were also appealing for a fraction of the price (Longines). Too bad for me...I could I have bought something beautiful and scarce.
@roybatty63682 жыл бұрын
Good move. It's not worth it at retail.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
@@roybatty6368 no watch is making sense if it costs more than a Time. Yet, we do pay a lot more, result that price isn’t always the only factor
@roybatty63682 жыл бұрын
@@diavalus nah because ROLEX. Buy a Rolex and don't lose money. Buy Omega? lose your shirt cause nobody wants that ish
@Milofchg2 жыл бұрын
It might be a strategic move. Sector dials is a classic design for niche enthusiasts. Patek JLC have come out with their sector dials and discontinued their references within a few years of production. Longines and Baltic have their sector dial variants which are available but not readily available. This was Omega’s turn to release their classic reference. I saw a few of them on display a few months ago. Very nice watches but it doesn’t do it for me personally.
@JamieReviewsStuff Жыл бұрын
I purchased the CK 859 two weeks ago, adore it! I didn't know it existed, nor if it was discontinued...but saw it and was instantly in love. I must have looked at 10 watches that day, but kept going back to this one.
@bryanchen5545 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy it?
@JamieReviewsStuff Жыл бұрын
@@bryanchen5545 found it in a store in midland Texas, randomly. Sam L Majors, they were fantastic! Great store.
@markotoole79372 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that this piece was a limited run from the get-go, so they'd always planned to discontinue it...
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, people are loosing their minds over this
@Scout-nj7xj2 жыл бұрын
Conspiracy Realist, Bruce! The watch is beautiful.
@samd.52032 жыл бұрын
when I first saw these I was definitely interested. I went to 3 different ADs to get a look at one of these and the 3rd one finally had one but it was already sold and I could only look at it and not touch it. Never got a real chance to buy one before they were discontinued. You're right very weird release.
@MrGeirSteinar2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful watch - would really love to own it 👍
@GT-fx9ou2 жыл бұрын
This watch will double from its MSRP within two years. Already trading a bit above retail. Beautiful timepiece
@ilvdp4ever Жыл бұрын
Really? I saw the price has fallen to USD6000 recently.
@dominiclucas12725 ай бұрын
I bought one today - my grail watch. Just incredible. A classy throwback to a bygone era of heroes.
@sebastien64832 жыл бұрын
This was a cool thing to see. I hope they keep up this kind of low hype, secret-menu-esque approach moving forward. What manufacturer on this scale offers niche, exclusive products at this price point?
@PabloTBraveАй бұрын
This is the kind of watch that omega should be making rather than the endless samey watch with Just a slightly different colour option
@jeremydahm21242 жыл бұрын
Blued hands are beautiful. Movement looks amazing. Weird but strategy? Hum....
@Ninakoklahombi2 жыл бұрын
I love this watch. I would love to have one. However, I picked up a Rolex instead. As for omegas strategy, no clue. It’s strange for sure.
@frankmirandosr8752 жыл бұрын
I have recently Purchased This Beautiful watch I Have #260, I have seen 2700’s at my AD so maybe they went up to 3000. I fell in love with sector Dials, I am Waiting to get the Longines Heritage Sector Dial . They Are very Unique and nostalgic. Definitely one of my Favorite Watch’s in my collection.
@Kridz872 жыл бұрын
Its in the 2800s i think 2854 if im not mistaken. I can confirm this 👍
@brysoga2 жыл бұрын
I have other watches but no other Omega's. As soon as I saw this I put an order in for it though. I thinks a belter of a watch
@zachkramer17702 жыл бұрын
I thought that they had extra 925 silver dials from the Snoopy and wanted to do something with it, and once they ran out they stopped
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
That's a great theory!
@chrispurzer94612 жыл бұрын
I did see it coming, but not the sudden discontinuation. Pricepoint seemed ridiculous for a three hander to compete with Longines Heritage line. Did not think their was anything special about this arguably otherwise beautiful sector dial. Even aquaterra got the small seconds treatment. I think they just decided to wisely consolidate.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
It’s a limited production, of course the price will be higher than normal
@danielanderson85032 жыл бұрын
The CK-859 is based on a very old Omega design; I don’t think Omega based it on a Longines piece.
@stuartniven24012 жыл бұрын
I love this time piece!
@Apetro892 жыл бұрын
This one definitely has the potential to become a collectors item in the future. It is a beautiful watch after all. The first time I saw this piece, I thought they put the wrong hands on it. They are beautifully made, but the shape and size of them just seems odd looking on this watch.
@gregs.88952 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful watch.
@johnbuckmaster5692 жыл бұрын
Well… It’s a beautiful watch… I love the fact that it’s different than the other two Omega’s that I own in every way… you may be onto something with a conspiracy theory… Just enough out there that true collectors can get a hold of them… Not so many as two fuel mass produced like my speedmaster and Seamaster… Thanks for the fun video Bruce. p.s. your coming up on 100K! Nice!
@27madnoor9 ай бұрын
shortage of goods was always a successful selling method. Perfumery world has embraced this method by inventing reformulations and different batches with different qualities ,I guess watch industry is following with "limited editions ".
@Wvk5zc Жыл бұрын
It's not the best looking sector dial for me eventhough it's truly homage to the past. But it's worth every penny considering the movement and dial material being used
@Vox-Populi2 жыл бұрын
It says "Numbered Edition" on the back. It's a limited run niche model. Looks classy to me.
@WatchJapan2 жыл бұрын
Love the watch. Hate the childish games Omega / Swatch play.
@craigwoolbert24432 жыл бұрын
I am not sure, but I think it's amazing. Would love to see it in person.
@loganoftherockies94532 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had the same questions, seems strange to put so much effort into a new release and then not really market it and discontinue right away. Maybe there was a production issue? Maybe just testing the waters? Someone's pet project? Using up parts they somehow how laying around? I have absolutely no idea.
@GuyVanderAa2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s a gorgeous watch. Your analysis might be correct.
@TheChadWork20012 жыл бұрын
Omega has a problem with releasing watches with seconds hands without seconds indices. There is not point in a seconds hand without seconds indices.
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
Other than the fact it's a reissue of an Omega watch from the 30s?! And that it's faithful to the sector design??
@brysoga2 жыл бұрын
..and that it being a manual wind a running seconds, indices or not, tells you at a glance whether the watch is still running or not
@frankowot42 жыл бұрын
Lovely watch, very strange business strategy
@DeanoTXR532 жыл бұрын
You could be right on the strategy, but I think they failed to execute it properly. They needed to hype the shit out of it if they wanted that to work. When I see this watch, I see a watch that appeals to a whole lot of people getting into watches now who are maybe in their early 30s or 20s and who are not into the big sport-watch thing that has been so dominant. I think if this had a conventional dial and was priced essentially as an entry-level Omega, it would have sold quite well. The silver dial adds expense, but it doesn’t really yield a whole lot over a conventional one. If they wanted this to be a premium/expensive release, they should’ve gone for a solid gold case. Instead it was sort priced in no mans land for a 3 hander. Super odd. And a big missed opportunity to draw more people in at a more entry-level price
@speenlmar95755 ай бұрын
The ag925, does it mean it's made of silver?
@an_kan Жыл бұрын
If you look at the dial it is exactly the same of the 1939's.I believe the idea was to have an Omega watch that in 2-3 years (few will know that this is a new watch) will look like a 90 year Omega watch in a mint condition.I also believe that is the reason that they put a real silver dial to this watch, the patina will come very soon,which will make the watch look older. Thats something that will give great value to Omega as a brand. I feel very lucky and happy to own this watch.
@brianesposito59129 ай бұрын
Someone posted a video of a watch numbered around 2500 so I think they probably made 3000 of these and they have not appreciated at all at this time. I think I'd rather have a Globemaster but this is still an excellent watch.
@martinkaplan1805 Жыл бұрын
It's a very cool watch (I saw it, tried it on, and it felt good on my wrist), but for the money, I didn't find it extraordinary enough to purchase...and I happen to really like vintage style watches. I imagine others of us felt similarly.
@jisezer2 жыл бұрын
Definitely not a secret release, this hit headlines with everyone from Teddy Baldassar to Hodinkee reviewing it.
@thewatchloungechris2 жыл бұрын
I like it I stupidly canceled the sector dial order I had from jlc a few yaers ago then got the superocean heritage instead love the breitling as you know but regret not getting the jlc sector dial
@bambammartin1556 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible and beautiful watch.
@roybatty63682 жыл бұрын
It's not a watch that most people want, so it was a mistake. don't even know why they made it.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
Most people don’t want this kind of watch, hence Omega announced from the very beginning that it will be a limited production. The story is that simple
@roybatty63682 жыл бұрын
@@diavalus and that's why Omega isn't ROLEX and nobody cares about them other than the moon watch and seamaster.
@danielanderson85032 жыл бұрын
I own this piece, and I couldn’t disagree more. Of all my watches the CK859 gets the most compliments, even from non-watch folks. It’s a masterpiece on the wrist- photographs don’t begin to capture its beauty.
@gagazzo822 жыл бұрын
It even says numbered edition in the case!
@shipmate35772 жыл бұрын
Where did the watch come from?!? Looks awesome
@ALL-il1sw Жыл бұрын
OMG why do you all claim it was discontinued. IT HAS NUMBERED EDITION STAMPED ON THE BACK. IT WAS A LIMITED RELEASE
@kokhui32liau88 Жыл бұрын
It's a bonus to Omega die hard, if u look at the martial use n design, other brand r pricing such watch at less 15k-SGD range. So they just make a small production for real Omega fan n move on... Not for the flipper n not for random buyer.
@inglebybhoy32932 жыл бұрын
What’s most remarkable is that Omega would invest so much time and money to produce this beautiful watch - then pull it 😢 Great video, thanks!
@bighands69 Жыл бұрын
They would probably lose money if they tried to do large scale production on it. What they probably should be doing is taking the design style of the watch and producing more watches like it.
@StephenMorganCanada2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Didn’t know it existed.
@lucaslucas9505 Жыл бұрын
Lovely looking watch
@affegorilla12992 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the new Seiko Prospex Alpinist Rock Face 🤪
@jaybarthelotte95202 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch…
@bngr_bngr2 жыл бұрын
As an older guy, I can’t read that dial. Would never purchase a watch with a dial that I could not immediately tell the time. Omega makes some other dogs like the Seamaster diver 600m. The manual helium valve is an ugly component of the watch. I’m surprised how long they have had this model. I love the look of the Heritage model and the Planet Ocean 6000. I hope that look takes over the Diver 300 model.
@dperreno2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. As an older guy with astigmatism, I think it is an exceptionally legible hands/dial combination. It's the silver hands against any color dial that I find hard to read (I say as I admire my silver on silver El Primero). But I get that it isn't everyone's cup of tea.
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
I'm in my late 40s with an astigmatism too and have no trouble reading mine either!
@frankmirandosr875 Жыл бұрын
I have AMD in both eyes and I don’t have any trouble seeing this Beautiful Sector Watch, this watch is one of my favorites in my collection.
@DavidRon2 жыл бұрын
Maybe Omega released it and pissed Swatch Group off because it is hitting too close to Longenes' turf.
@petarvanj43432 жыл бұрын
I like time and time related stuff 🕰️
@Mahatma6182 жыл бұрын
It says numbered edition.Maybe it's their way of mark it as a limmited edition?Beutiful watch
@douglasbronzie1324 Жыл бұрын
Informative thank you
@reedarvin78232 жыл бұрын
I missed this watch by 1 hour. My AD had 2 and sold the last an hour before I walked in. Gutted.
@Thepp9992 жыл бұрын
Hi, may I know the name of this model ? tks
@merc7paul7 ай бұрын
I think it will go better with a blue alligator
@Z-S-H2 жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful watch and I like it very much but Omega watches are just out of my price range but that is the type of watch I like and would buy if I just had money to blow. I will also admit that I am not an average consumer when it comes to taste lol since I dont like a lot of "popular" watches so I guess that makes me the outlier collector
@patrickcannady20662 жыл бұрын
It’s beautiful and unusual. Of course it won’t sell to the dive watch crowd.
@saneasmydog71202 жыл бұрын
This is my first omega… conspiracy continues😂
@Thijs252 жыл бұрын
Nicee watch
@jackiechan88402 жыл бұрын
Its a limited edition basically
@tsma24 Жыл бұрын
Should be 36-38mm
@mrtswift2 жыл бұрын
That strap looks shite.
@heliconpoetry39362 жыл бұрын
This is a nice heritage watch but I agree that is too expensive.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
It’s a limited production unit, which means the production cost is higher
@ryantannehill28302 жыл бұрын
But do we really believe that the swatch group made these dies and other special tools to not bring it back in some form coming in the future. Maybe in gold or platinum. Orrrrr....tantalum?
@kevinr2062 жыл бұрын
I think it’s all of the above
@pinkbono2 жыл бұрын
This watch is nice, but overpriced when compared to what we can have for less in the Omega's catalog.
@diavalus2 жыл бұрын
It’s a limited production, of course the price will be higher than normal
@ssslovak472 жыл бұрын
Nice watch but it reminds me too much of longines
@dtroutmann2 жыл бұрын
They are on Omega website, and a limited edition. OMEGA OMEGA SPECIALITIES CK 859 STEEL
@biggles543212 жыл бұрын
Where is the time zone feature?
@bobj88772 жыл бұрын
Jumping hour hand
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
It has a quick set hour hand like a GMT. I find this the strangest thing about the watch. For me everything about the watch - the design, the movement, manual wind - make sense. But the quick set hour hand I don't get. I mean it's useful but it seems a bit of an anachronism with this design.
@bobj88772 жыл бұрын
@@drmexicoii classic design, modern movement. I think that's kind of the point, otherwise no need for an open caseback either. It's an easy feature to ignore really. I do use it, to quickly set the time after winding.
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
@bob j - yeah I guess on reflection it might more sense with it being a manual wind and, if part of a collection, more likely to have to have the time set before putting on the wrist. I always forget it's there and just set it the long way!
@bobj88772 жыл бұрын
@@drmexicoii I've gotten in the habit of.just quickly setting the minute hand when I wind it up, and then jumping the hour to where it needs to be. Or vice versa.
@cybergunstore59052 жыл бұрын
It is not strategy as this could work or not
@RoaroftheTiger2 жыл бұрын
I love it. Too Bad, it's going away now.
@Gumby562 жыл бұрын
It needs a bracelet.
@loganholmberg22952 жыл бұрын
its beautifull.
@dr-gb3tq2 жыл бұрын
Always a strategy.
@kjakan792 жыл бұрын
Pretty boring watch to be discontinued. Only reason ppl are talking about it is that is discontinued.
@smittysmitty4812 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous peice
@kairen38492 жыл бұрын
It’s truly a great watch but the silver dial looks kinda dark in person. If it’s enamel, it will be a no brainer for me.
@rip.tear.2 жыл бұрын
I don't like it too much, nothing that says it's special to me. Like a Speedmaster or Seamaster.
@mariusardeleanu38842 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the design is awesome. I just wish it was a "champagne" dial instead of white.
@saneasmydog71202 жыл бұрын
It’s actually sterling silver
@drmexicoii2 жыл бұрын
Yup, it's very much not white in the flesh.
@TonySutherland2 жыл бұрын
They wanted to keep it on the DL to see how it would do. It didn’t do well, so they took it off the market. IMO
@Kridz872 жыл бұрын
It was a numbered edition. That theory fails. The idea was to produce sma numbers
@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын
They have LOTS of watches that don't sell well that they have been making for decades. This was always a reduced quantity project.