Omega grey side of the moon

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27th February 2016, 22:06
cyrusir

Omega grey side of the moon

Went into my local ad today with the intention of taking a look at the dark side of the moon , tried it on, really liked it and was about to head off with thoughts in my head of how to plot a purchase when the sales man asked did I want to try the GSOTM on.

wow, I was blown away, I liked the dsotm but the grey was even nicer in the flesh, I know it's various shades of grey but it's a very striking watch on the wrist and the ceramic makes it an easy watch to wear despite the size

any owners on here? How does resale go on these?
27th February 2016, 22:12
awright101

I did the same and preferred the gsotm
27th February 2016, 23:52
ViperStripes

I baggsie the 1st one that appears on SC please!
28th February 2016, 01:03
Wallasey Runner

For those who tried one on, or own one - what does the extra size feel like. The grey and dark are both 44.25 rather than the usual 42mm Speedmasters. The new blue Speedmaster co-axial moon phase due out later this year is the same size as the grey and dark and is nearly 18mm deep - a bit of a beasty, but one hell of a stunning watch.

http://s13.postimg.org/9eu34kjo7/image.jpg
pic upload
28th February 2016, 07:17
ryanb741

I've had the GSOTM twice now. Dresses up nicely but is very big so be careful if your standard watch size is Rolex.

Re resale, don't pay full RRP as 2nd hand value will be around £5,500. You should be able to get one new for around £6k to minimise any loss
28th February 2016, 08:44
EJL25

Omega grey side of the moon

I was planning on buying the GSOTM but after trying several times the grey and dark side they just felt too thick.
The watch is also quite large as Wallasey said(44,25). With that i could have lived with but combined with the thickness it just didn't feel or look right. The sapphire back lifts the watchs too high.
28th February 2016, 10:50
DB9yeti

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

Is the GSOTM one of them c-ramic watches and will it brake?

Depends if it sings to you before you pull the trigger. If you're not wearing that that bad boy in good health, just keep it in a draw.
28th February 2016, 13:58
rico

Quote:

Originally Posted by DB9yeti

Depends if it sings to you before you pull the trigger. If you're not wearing that that bad boy in good health, just keep it in a draw.

Maybe new boots would keep it on the wrist?
28th February 2016, 14:26
sirksael

I've receivad a DSOTM vintage black for christmas from my wife, and it has had a lot of wrist time since. I think the whole series is simply stunning, including the GSOTM. It is 't huge on the wrist at all, and it is a rather thin watch so fits nicely under a shirtsleeve.

If you fancy the GSOTM, i'd say, go for it. I managed to negotiate down to around 9k€ at the AD, but they are also found even a little cheaper in the grey cirquit. I believe Omega honors warranty regardless of where the watch was purchased.
28th February 2016, 15:34
andrew

The dark/grey/brown/etc. Side-of-the-moon is 16mm thick, so I'm not sure how that qualifies as "thin"!

However the use of ceramics means it does weigh only 90g or so, or about as much as a steel Breitling Superoean.
28th February 2016, 21:51
mrushton

Now a White Side acc to A Blog To Watch
28th February 2016, 23:31
-Ally-

^^ That looks really bad to me, almost toy like.
28th February 2016, 23:58
Ian.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJL25

I was planning on buying the GSOTM but after trying several times the grey and dark side they just felt too thick.
The watch is also quite large as Wallasey said(44,25). With that i could have lived with but combined with the thickness it just didn't feel or look right. The sapphire back lifts the watchs too high.

I can agree with that. Whilst even with my small wrists I can cope with the size, it really is quite a thick watch.

Still looks and feels good.
4th March 2016, 18:17
mycroft

I've just dropped in to the Omega shop in Schipol airport, initially with the intention of trying on a Planet Ocean Chrono (which I did - very nice watch).

While I was in there I also had a look at a GSOTM... they are absolutely stunning. I'm in love with it. I want one. Now.

Ironically the guy in the shop made a song and dance about personally preferring the DSOTM over the grey, a slightly odd sales tactic on the basis that I was practically salivating over the GSOTM.

So now it's definitely an addition to my fantasy watch box (see my other thread for details). I'm plotting how to raise the money... I'm just a lost cause...

Simon
4th March 2016, 18:33
cyrusir

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycroft

I've just dropped in to the Omega shop in Schipol airport, initially with the intention of trying on a Planet Ocean Chrono (which I did - very nice watch).

While I was in there I also had a look at a GSOTM... they are absolutely stunning. I'm in love with it. I want one. Now.

Ironically the guy in the shop made a song and dance about personally preferring the DSOTM over the grey, a slightly odd sales tactic on the basis that I was practically salivating over the GSOTM.

So now it's definitely an addition to my fantasy watch box (see my other thread for details). I'm plotting how to raise the money... I'm just a lost cause...

Simon

funnily enough the sales guy i spoke to did the very same thing:unconscious:
4th March 2016, 19:06
mycroft

Available brand new from an Italian dealer via Chrono24 for just under £5600. Very tempting...

Simon
4th March 2016, 21:24
Magsal

I think even Brian Cox would have trouble understanding all these sides of the Moon!
21st March 2016, 11:56
cyrusir

soooo

its here

went grey side

Gator strap and platinum dial swung it for me

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psgfjuoxjz.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...pscoqd1fi2.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psuwpzj18y.jpg
21st March 2016, 12:26
SIB

That looks really nice, I much prefer that over the DSOM model
21st March 2016, 12:28
Tim63

Congratulations, that is lovely, and would be my own preferred choice!
Need to wait a few more years for the price to come down though... :smiley:
21st March 2016, 12:36
deepreddave

Congratulations!
I hadn't appreciated till reading this thread that some are 16 and 18mm thick. Jeepers. I'd need to go back to my New Romantics shirt days to get that under my cuffs.
21st March 2016, 13:28
cyrusir

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepreddave

Congratulations!
I hadn't appreciated till reading this thread that some are 16 and 18mm thick. Jeepers. I'd need to go back to my New Romantics shirt days to get that under my cuffs.

you would think that but i havent had any issues yet strangely enough
21st March 2016, 13:34
Tazmo61

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner

For those who tried one on, or own one - what does the extra size feel like. The grey and dark are both 44.25 rather than the usual 42mm Speedmasters. The new blue Speedmaster co-axial moon phase due out later this year is the same size as the grey and dark and is nearly 18mm deep - a bit of a beasty, but one hell of a stunning watch.

http://s13.postimg.org/9eu34kjo7/image.jpg
pic upload

I agree , that is a stunner .:smiley:
21st March 2016, 13:53
chicaneuk

I hate to be the grump here but... I can't be alone when I say the design of the original Speedmaster Professional still looks a million times better than all these Dark/White/Grey side of the moon, and many other 'special editions' and so forth?
21st March 2016, 13:54
mtagrant

I do like that GSOTM. Tried one on before Christmas and it is on my list of future purchases
21st March 2016, 15:25
deepreddave

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrusir

you would think that but i havent had any issues yet strangely enough

Are you Tony Hadley by any chance?

https://youtu.be/gSq8ZBdSxNU
21st March 2016, 16:06
cyrusir

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepreddave

Are you Tony Hadley by any chance?

https://youtu.be/gSq8ZBdSxNU

eh :neutralskull:
21st March 2016, 16:13
deepreddave

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrusir

eh :neutralskull:

Sorry, my attempt at niche shirt cuff humour.
21st March 2016, 16:19
cyrusir

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepreddave

Sorry, my attempt at niche shirt cuff humour.

:eagerness:

seriously though i have sold 1950s panerai as they wont fit under any cuff, but for some reason i have yet to have an issue with this

standard issue Charles Tyrwhitt or Hackett slim fitting shirts
21st March 2016, 16:21
Dan95

Am waiting for wrist shots of the GSOTM with meteorite dial :worked_till_5am:

Mighty tempting, if I may add.
21st March 2016, 17:10
Wallasey Runner

I was really surprised by that dial - didn't see it coming.

Someone on here posted photos of a watch he had been after for ages with a meteorite dial and had finally got one, can't remember what make it was, but wasn't Omega. I had never seen one before and thought the concept was brilliant and then a few weeks later Omega pop up with the same thing.
21st March 2016, 19:20
deepreddave

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrusir

standard issue Charles Tyrwhitt or Hackett slim fitting shirts

Same shirts here ;) I have slim wrists and have no idea of anyone fits a diver style style watch under their shirts with cufflinks. That's for a separate thread though!
21st March 2016, 20:56
navaro

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrusir

soooo

its here

went grey side

Gator strap and platinum dial swung it for me

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psgfjuoxjz.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...pscoqd1fi2.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...psuwpzj18y.jpg

Absolutely stunning!!!
21st March 2016, 21:52
crazyp

Congrats! I tried one on over the weekend and have to agree an absolute stunner. Stands out from all the standard stuff!
21st March 2016, 22:22
mycroft

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyrusir

soooo its here went grey side Gator strap and platinum dial swung it for me

I am soooo jealous...

Simon
21st March 2016, 22:52
number2

Nice watch, shame it looks so big.
21st March 2016, 23:53
POGraham

It does look big.....but what a watch !
21st March 2016, 23:57
paulh7830

Post 4 the blue one blew me away, sorry for the pun, stunning watch indeed.
22nd March 2016, 00:00
mycroft

Quote:

Originally Posted by number2

Nice watch, shame it looks so big.

Nope, it's a perfect size ;)

Simon
22nd March 2016, 00:12
champagne_james

congratulations!

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