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Which watch?
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I'm not a fan of metal bracelets since owning my only metal bracelet watch, a Glycine GMT 2000...I don't like the way they feel on the wrist (moves around too much)...I do, however, like the way they look.
LATE ENTRY: Actually, I did inherit a metal bracelet watch (my Dad's Hamilton Ross)...that watch is very small and light...and the metal bracelet is tolerable.
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They're still around $3K on the so-called "grey market", which- while not illegal- usually consists of excess inventory selloffs and are sold to customers without a manufacturer's authorization or warranty. You might also get a significant discount from an authorized brick-and-mortar dealer. That said, a large price increase wouldn't surprise me- the luxury watch market is way up. Look at the increase in Rolex prices over time*, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
*Source: A Blog To Watch
Nittany - $3500 USD from ChiTownWatch - totally legit with full factory warranty and service cards.
https://www.chitownwatch.com/product/omega-speedmaster-professional-moonwatch/
The watch will technically come from a northern European AD (Sweden) - but his inventory is already in the US Chicago. There is a bit of trust required - but they ship directly from Chicago, FEDEX next day and you are provided tracking number. There is probably some "wink, wink, nudge, nudge" with regards to import duties.
ChiTown is well reviewed on Omega Forums.
At the risk of over sharing - attached is a rather lengthy video of my unboxing - don't smash me too badly, I am honestly a big nerd at heart.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1wB4PowHtisl13Z22
You can get them through the AF exchange too for ~$4500.
Additionally, the price hike regarding the Moonwatch could be partially attributed to the implementation of the Moonwatch presentation box set which happened about 3 years ago. The Moonwatch presentation box set includes two additional bands [nylon NATO, replica NASA strap], spring bar tool, extra spring bars, loupe, medallion, historical book, instructional book as well as the owners manual and warranty/pictogram cards in a wallet...not to mention the big ass box and outer box/sleeve. The Moonwatch presentation box set became the standard issue Moonwatch configuration...prior to that, the Moonwatch was issued in a much smaller red box without all the accessories. The Moonwatch presentation box set [without the Moonwatch] is available from Omega for about $700 - $800...so based on that, I believe that could contribute to the price hike.
That's a Skywalker. But having compared one side by side with my Gen2 X33 that I bought in a group buy here, they are very similar. To the point that I wondered if you could switch out the parts to make a Gen2 a Skywalker.
Non believer!
Authentic fake! For you, special friend price.
They have similar functionality, but they are different enough that what you'd end up with would be some kind of in-between frankenwatch.
Why do you have your X-33 on a watch winder? Hoping to extend the battery life?
I have easier, fewer and cheaper choices. I really groove on watch winders...machines that keep the machines running...good times!
