Omega Z-33 Spacemaster

[kmac]

Alright boys, who's in on this one? I don't know if AAFES will have it or group buys will be available.
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/baselworld/new-products/spacemaster-z-33

 

[scoolbubba]

Oh my.

I'd have to see one in person. I am strangely aroused and a little bit confused...not sure what's going on here but I think I like it. I like it better than the X-33; doesn't look like it's exclusive to aviators.

 

[HAL Pilot]

Not I. That is one butt ugly watch.

 

[BusyBee604]

I am strangely aroused and a little bit confused...

Hmmm, 0ne Dude is strangely aoused, by an Aviator "little dick" watch, another thinks it's butt ugly! The aviator wristwatch culture kind of bafffles me; however, the utmost in patience is commendable... to pay four-figure $$$ for delivery of a product which may take years.
BzB

 

[Citation3]

Hmmm, 0ne Dude is strangely aoused, by an Aviator "little dick" watch, another thinks it's butt ugly! The aviator wristwatch culture kind of bafffles me; however, the utmost in patience is commendable... to pay four-figure $$$ for delivery of a product which may take years.
BzB

You all should wonder over to the watch forums and read the reaction to the new Z-33 in the watch underworld.

I'm not a retro design kind of guy so this to me is quite unappealing. Not to mention 20mm thick??? That is crazy large. I'm sure a few fans of the old Omega Flightmaster will find some love for it though. It is the long anticipated replacement for the X-33 and will be available in May to the general pubilc through Omega boutiques only.

All that said, I sure there is one hell of a steep discount for group buys. $5900 is going to be a heavly lift for a quartz watch without a metal bracelet. You think trying to scrape a group of guys together to go in on an $860 X-33 was tough.

 

[SynixMan]

I'm an Omega guy, but that's a face only a mother could love.

 

[HueyCobra8151]

What about an Omicron Spymaster group buy?

 

[Citation3]

Wow....these pictures truly capture the size of the beast. Why is the case so large for a quartz movement?

What do you think happens to this thing during an ejection? Maybe a parachute is packed inside the case.

 

[kmac]

Somehow it seems that the designers wanted a pilot watch without actually consulting any pilots. As for the size, that does seem a bit thick. Look at the size of the crown versus the top of the face. I'm not sure a large Planet Ocean chrono is that fat.

 

[insanebikerboy]

I'm with Hal, that thing is hideous.

 

[Pags]

I'm with Hal, that thing is hideous.

Concur, ugly. For 6k a watch had better have an automatic movement and a very nice leather strap at the least.

 

[xj220]

The face doesn't bother me as much as the actual size. That, and it needs a metal bracelet. The concept is great, the execution, not so much.

 

[xmid]

That thing is hideous...

 

[SynixMan]

Concur, ugly. For 6k a watch had better have an automatic movement and a very nice leather strap at the least.

Omega's stated goal is to push into Rolex's price territory ($5k+) and their recent new offerings as well as straight up yearly price increases on old models reflects it. I'm a big fan of my Omegas (Speed Pro, X-33, and formally a Planet Ocean), and one of the reasons I was drawn to them was their more down to earth pricing for very quality pieces. Rolexes are nice watches, but at some point you are paying a premium for their branding over the actual quality.

This Z-33 is fugly, but Omega had some nice other pieces at Baselworld. The Planet Ocean reminded them they had good design roots, then they go about forgetting it...

 

[xj220]

I agree, Omega is the watch for people who know watches. They're high quality, great name and the price is reasonable like you said. I've got a Seamaster right now and love it. I'd definitely consider getting another one, however if their prices start creeping up, I'd change my mind.