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Dogmann
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I have a 19cm which is also a 7"inch wrist, hope that helps.
Marc
I have a 19cm which is also a 7"inch wrist, hope that helps.
Marc
Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon
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dsio
··Ash @ ΩFWhat size is your wrist?
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Evitzee
·Whatever comes standard from Omega fits my 7.5" wrist just fine.
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Kristof_S
·Not my favourite watch type, but I really love the open back!
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cap1
·Hi all,
I was lucky to have managed to pick mine up on the 21st June 2019 as fell in love with it on first sight and I have to say pictures just don't do it justice IMHO. What drew me to this version of a DSOTM is the fact it is much thinner then the others at just under 14mm achieved by using a highly finished and decorated 1861 which becomes the 1869 as found in this version.
The laser ablation and blackened bridges on both sides of the dial really add depth to the look of this watch as do the way the 3 sub dials with the small seconds being smaller and less intrusive then the main chrono counter dials as they seem to float in a 3D like way. I was also drawn to the racing style minute track around the outside of the dial which harks back to its racing heritage IMO. The use of yellow is quiet subtle and not overpowering but adds some highlights to the dark dial with just the Chrono second hand and small counters having this colour as well as the 5 minute markers on the outside of the minute track and of course the Speedmaster writing below the Omega logo and name plus of course the Tachymetre on the lumed bezel.
I also think that Omega do Ceramic cases better than most as they manage to achieve both brushed and polished finishes on their case work which I find visually stunning. Of course the well tried and tested and even famous movement based off the old Lemania movement works as expected and the pushers have a firm and reassuring click to them.
I may be in the minority here but I really like both the strap and the ceramic buckle and feel they really suit the watch well this may be famous last words but I have never had an issue were I have dropped a watch due to the strap having a buckle. But as I have now added it to my home insurance which covers not just loss or theft but also accidental damage should the unthinkable happen at least I'm covered.
Finally what's a review without pictures so here are mine hope you like them.
Apollo 8 box 1 by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 goodies by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 face by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 back by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 slim shot by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 brushed case by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Apollo 8 brushed & lumed crown by Marc Obermann, on Flickr
Marc
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Butik
·Hi Guys!
I was happy to picky my Apollo 8 this week and I am totally overwhelmed - it's an absolute beauty. And for those who are afraid of the size - don't be. The number in specification fools you. Even though it technically is 44,25mm on the wrist it is NOT. Plus it's ultra light thanks to materials used.
The only problem that I see with this watch is legibility - you can't read the time at quick glance, you need to focus a bit and sometimes look for hands. Or if you're lucky to check the watch at certain angles light reflections will help you.
Photos below will show you how well the watch wears on a 18cm wrist and what I mean with legibility at different light angles.
But hell, who needs a watch today to read time... This one is a piece to adore, time reading is optional 😁
Also below short wristroll video.
I was happy to picky my Apollo 8 this week and I am totally overwhelmed - it's an absolute beauty. And for those who are afraid of the size - don't be. The number in specification fools you. Even though it technically is 44,25mm on the wrist it is NOT. Plus it's ultra light thanks to materials used.
The only problem that I see with this watch is legibility - you can't read the time at quick glance, you need to focus a bit and sometimes look for hands. Or if you're lucky to check the watch at certain angles light reflections will help you.
Photos below will show you how well the watch wears on a 18cm wrist and what I mean with legibility at different light angles.
But hell, who needs a watch today to read time... This one is a piece to adore, time reading is optional 😁
Also below short wristroll video.
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pumpernikiel
·Enjoy it! it is a magnificent piece. I see you've changed original buckle to the folding clasp. I did the same with mine - the original buckle seems to be a bit too risky for this piece.
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Butik
·Enjoy it! it is a magnificent piece. I see you've changed original buckle to the folding clasp. I did the same with mine - the original buckle seems to be a bit too risky for this piece.
Yes, I did change the buckle (and strap of course, since the first one does not work with deployant).
To me this is quite a f**ck up by Omega and a cost cutting shortcut on this quite expensive piece. It's a ceramic watch, prone to chipping, putting it on should be secure like hell, and fold over clasp helps it a lot.
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pumpernikiel
·yeah, the clasp+strap is pretty costly party... interestingly there is this version of exactly same strap prepared for deployant...
To me the original buckle is simply not comfortable to use - i wasn't going that far as calling it a f**k up 😀 for all it's worth it is a little bit unique being made of ceramic
To me the original buckle is simply not comfortable to use - i wasn't going that far as calling it a f**k up 😀 for all it's worth it is a little bit unique being made of ceramic
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Evitzee
·Yes, I did change the buckle (and strap of course, since the first one does not work with deployant).
To me this is quite a f**ck up by Omega and a cost cutting shortcut on this quite expensive piece. It's a ceramic watch, prone to chipping, putting it on should be secure like hell, and fold over clasp helps it a lot.
Use of a ceramic tang buckle was a cost saving measure but mainly used to allow a better view of the back, similar to the latest Snoopy. I had planned to replace the tang buckle with a DP but found the tang functional and I'm careful when securing the watch to my wrist. And frankly I didn't want to spend the money for a new strap and buckle. Maybe if I replace the strap in the future I'll reconsider.
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pumpernikiel
·I think it is still possible to see the back (and boy - this is really a great spectacle!) with the deployment clasp.
But indeed you can argue that easier to zoom in with original buckle and strap 😀
But indeed you can argue that easier to zoom in with original buckle and strap 😀
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Martin_J_N
·The Apollo 8 is a great watch, but I had to pass due to being unable to read the time, my eyes were just drawn to the Chronograph hand, it just dominates the watch face, a real shame.
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Butik
·The Apollo 8 is a great watch, but I had to pass due to being unable to read the time, my eyes were just drawn to the Chronograph hand, it just dominates the watch face, a real shame.
hey, who needs a watch to read time, c’mon, you have your mobile phone 😀))
watch is just a piece of jew.ery to adore 😉))
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Butik
·Well, after 3 months of using the Apollo 8 I must take back my words of „who needs a watch to read time”. Apparently I do. I have never thought it would happen. Even though, as I wrote before few times and I still sustain my words - fantastic watch to look at - but lack of time readability started to bither me a lot.
So now my piece is on someone else’s happy wrist and he has no problem at all. So do not be discouraged by my opinion, it’s just an opinion I wanted to share, and apparently I must agree with @Martin_J_N
By the way, I sold the watch in its original set, so extra dedicated strap & ceramic deployant buckle are for sale, PM me if interested.
So now my piece is on someone else’s happy wrist and he has no problem at all. So do not be discouraged by my opinion, it’s just an opinion I wanted to share, and apparently I must agree with @Martin_J_N
By the way, I sold the watch in its original set, so extra dedicated strap & ceramic deployant buckle are for sale, PM me if interested.
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JohnnyRocket
·Hello All...
I too, found that the original strap although complimentary was quite small
for my wrist size. I’m somewhere between King Kong and Sasquatch
in wrist diameter, so it really wasn’t Omegas Fault.
I did get the largest size strap sent to me eventually.
Meanwhile, I decided to customize it up a bit by having a custom
Black Gator strap with contrasting yellow stitching. Matched to the
Titanium Clasp.
Much better arrangement both for comfort and safety. The idea of
Dropping the ceramic case on a concrete floor, due to the buckle
working loose terrified me. I was on the last buckle hole, on the Original.
Genteel, produced the strap. Handmade artistry. European made.
I too, found that the original strap although complimentary was quite small
for my wrist size. I’m somewhere between King Kong and Sasquatch
in wrist diameter, so it really wasn’t Omegas Fault.
I did get the largest size strap sent to me eventually.
Meanwhile, I decided to customize it up a bit by having a custom
Black Gator strap with contrasting yellow stitching. Matched to the
Titanium Clasp.
Much better arrangement both for comfort and safety. The idea of
Dropping the ceramic case on a concrete floor, due to the buckle
working loose terrified me. I was on the last buckle hole, on the Original.
Genteel, produced the strap. Handmade artistry. European made.
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Butik
·Hello All...
I too, found that the original strap although complimentary was quite small
for my wrist size. I’m somewhere between King Kong and Sasquatch
in wrist diameter, so it really wasn’t Omegas Fault.
I did get the largest size strap sent to me eventually.
Meanwhile, I decided to customize it up a bit by having a custom
Black Gator strap with contrasting yellow stitching. Matched to the
Titanium Clasp.
Much better arrangement both for comfort and safety. The idea of
Dropping the ceramic case on a concrete floor, due to the buckle
working loose terrified me. I was on the last buckle hole, on the Original.
Genteel, produced the strap. Handmade artistry. European made.
no photos - it didn’t happen 😉
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Martin_J_N
·Well, after 3 months of using the Apollo 8 I must take back my words of „who needs a watch to read time”. Apparently I do. I have never thought it would happen. Even though, as I wrote before few times and I still sustain my words - fantastic watch to look at - but lack of time readability started to bither me a lot.
So now my piece is on someone else’s happy wrist and he has no problem at all. So do not be discouraged by my opinion, it’s just an opinion I wanted to share, and apparently I must agree with @Martin_J_N
By the way, I sold the watch in its original set, so extra dedicated strap & ceramic deployant buckle are for sale, PM me if interested.
Sorry it didn’t work out for you, it’s a great watch just needs those hands switched round, yellow for the time white for the chronograph. What’s next up for you?
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Evitzee
·Odd that some people have difficulty reading the time on this watch, I've had mine for two years and its never been a problem. It is very easy to read. Maybe I subconsciously know what the approximate time is and my eyes naturally home in on the hands. I've had various skeleton dialled watches over the years and they have never given me issues. Everybody's eyes and brain are different.
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Jayrock26v2
·nice watch! wish it wasn't skeletonized or id be all over it