Some news from an Omega Rep!

Stefan

I spoke last week with the Omega Rep for local watch store where I have been buying watches from for the last 12 years last week, so I thought I would share the dirt for all of us (myself) included who were thinking of buying the new Aqua Terra from Skyfall.

We are looking at an offical October release for England and November for the US for the watch. The price is $5500.00. However, Omega will have a price increase in October, between 5 and 8%. This is the second price hike as they recently increased the prices on the two toned models this year already. This is would put the watch in the range of approx $6000, considering that the new planet ocean currently sells for $6200.00, this is insane as the new PO is more watch than AT. I am seriously thinking of letting this one go.

I have every version of an Omega that Bond has worn since GE, but even I think that the new Aqua Terra is not worth it at this price no matter the Bond connection. Omega will not let you pre order so you can be locked into the current price, and there is no discounting the watch here in the States because US dealers been pretty heavy handed with their discounting which Omega views as taking the luster out of luxury purchases, what is fan to do?

CJ007Goldeneye

Wait and get a replica mate

don p

gents,

with levi leather jackets,,,,,,barbour coats,,,,,,,,, shotguns,,,,, and god knows what else soon, are we !! really gonna fall for this kinda product placement,, come on, really.. ??? im sure we all ! have enough rolex,, and omegas ,, lets forget this one eh,,

guss

But it does come with a 4 year warranty

ExpatJB

And your asking the James Bond memorabilia, collecting and clothing forum for an answer on that one? )

don p wrote:

gents,

with levi leather jackets,,,,,,barbour coats,,,,,,,,, shotguns,,,,, and god knows what else soon, are we !! really gonna fall for this kinda product placement,, come on, really.. ??? im sure we all ! have enough rolex,, and omegas ,, lets forget this one eh,,

don p

you have kinda anwered yourself,
the title is.. " memorabilia, collecting and clothing " not "another item you must all buy,"

the forum is a discusion , about memorabilia and collecting.............

minigeff

i think the AT is an ok looking watch, but certainly not one that i simply have to have.

for the functions and spec, the price is, imo a result of omega simply cashing in on the bond connection. if i had a bag of coins set aside for bond stuff, i could certainly think of a few ways of spending it, instead of blowing the lot on one purchase.

i always wanted a speedmaster as it has more functions and classic looks. there's nothing special about the AT.

i rather liked it when there was the bond watch, where our favourite character would be seen wearing just one brand or make in a film. these days it seem a bond flick is becoming more like a 2hr commercial.

Gadget Meister

with levi leather jackets,,,,,,barbour coats,,,,,,,,, shotguns,,,,, and god knows what else soon, are we !! really gonna fall for this kinda product placement,, come on, really.. ??? im sure we all ! have enough rolex,, and omegas ,, lets forget this one eh,,

It's not a shotgun but a double rifle which is a world of difference away from a shotgun

don p

Gadget Meister wrote:

with levi leather jackets,,,,,,barbour coats,,,,,,,,, shotguns,,,,, and god knows what else soon, are we !! really gonna fall for this kinda product placement,, come on, really.. ??? im sure we all ! have enough rolex,, and omegas ,, lets forget this one eh,,

It's not a shotgun but a double rifle which is a world of difference away from a shotgun

ah,, i stand corrected,,

shilton125

Just been looking on the Omega site and under new products you can now see the AT. However it doesnt mention its a Bond watch though

Higgins

Bah, all humbug!

minigeff

Can you get rolexes in mid sizes? )

Higgins

yes, my wife wears one. Haven't you seen it?

minigeff

Bondtoys wrote:

yes, my wife wears one. Haven't you seen it?

Probably, but the thing to remember is Martin, that when I met you in Birmingham back in February, my memory wasn't so good and these days it's even worse, at least I think it is...

That settles it then, I'll have to go for full size.

I'd rather wear a dinner plate than a girls watch, you'd never let me live it down )

Higgins

well, as my wife is taller than you, I give you the go to wear a medium-sized Rolex 8-)

minigeff

Bondtoys wrote:

well, as my wife is taller than you, I give you the go to wear a medium-sized Rolex 8-)

She's not taller than me, just better looking.

Higgins

by far!

But Pete will win the "sexy body" contest

minigeff

Bondtoys wrote:

by far!

But Pete will win the "sexy body" contest

'sexy beast' look-a-like contest more like )

danjaq_0ff

Cant

nms75

I won't be buying it either. As much as I enjoy Bond movies there is a limit to what I will buy just because it has a connection to the franchise. I love the Seamaster PO and have one but the AT just doesn't excite me for that price. Rather have a Speedmaster as an Omgea alternative.

NMS

danjaq_0ff

Good to see you back nms -{ and I totally agree

welshboy78

I'm not interested either. Might pick up one a few years down the line in minty condition or something when people are offloading them cheap like the other Bond watches