I REGRET the Omega MoonSwatch. here's why
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- I recently picked up an Omega x Swatch Moonswatch Speedmaster. Today I tell you why I regret the purchase.
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Crazy how every watch content creator hates it because it’s “overpriced at $260” but loves the speed master and will gladly cough up $5000 for one. Why can’t it just be fun? I love mine.
My opinion of it has slightly changed since making this video. I'm not so mad at it anymore. It is a bit of fun. I do think though, if you don't have a lot of money to collect watches then I'd definitely avoid the moonswatch and get something else
@@TopTierTicker I can agree with that opinion!
Right. Some of us could never justify the cost of a genuine omega. How is it holding up? Do you feel it is as fragile as stated here?
@@michaelFat2112 I have it on right now! It has a few scuffs on the face (I need to polish it I guess) but the band and case look just fine. Keeps time well and is super comfortable.
@@michaelFat2112 so no, I don’t think it’s nearly as fragile as this video would imply. It’s taken a beating and is still ticking.
Spending 200+ dollars on a swatch, and expecting the satisfaction of owning us in the master list, the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. It’s like me, saying I have this one bedroom condominium but I don’t get the satisfaction of having a 20 bedroom mansion.
I didn't personally expect to have satisfaction from it, however there is without a doubt collectors that will. Its an angle to consider, obviously not for you, but for some.
I queued up at the Trafford Centre the other day - there’s an official Swatch pop-up selling them - and I finally got one, Mission to Mars. I’m lucky enough to own a Speedmaster and, whilst it doesn’t compare, the MoonSwatch is a really fun homage. Does it feel like a £218 watch? There are better options in terms of raw value out there, for sure, but I’ll give Swatch credit when it comes to the dial design and quality of the printing. The case profiling and finishing is also really nicely done considering how complex the Speedy shape is.
This is how I’ve seen the MoonSwatch. A fun homage, official homage.
Is that pop up long term? I live close
I’m still going to buy all of them I’m currently missing just two Neptune and the moon, this are just collectible pieces and fun to wear I do believe they will go up in value, but this are just for collection purposes but nothing to take serious,😊obviously they’re better watches out there but this watch like other is not for everybody.
Exactly! Ppl should buy watches they can truly afford and not worry/whine about resale.
Congratulations 🎉
Now they have the snoopy black and white.
My circumstances are different.
I frequent estate sales, auctions and yard sales in the colonies. Over the years I’ve bought and sold probably a dozen Speedy Moon watches, but the last two I’ve kept.
I currently have a 1988 model on the bracelet, running, purchased for $50 and a 1969 with an 861 movement on a strap, gotten for $300.
Getting jerked around by Swatch Group over a plastic version that’s inferior in every way left a very bad taste in my mouth, so I’m not going to bite this time around with the WhiteBread.
I actually like it, own 3 models, Mars, sun and Venus for the Mrs, the whole marketing of the watch “mission to” part of the “mission”and fun is trying to get hold of one because when you get one you feel slightly accomplished. (Well I did anyway) and then after getting one, the others came around quicker, value for money yeah for an extra £80 you can get a Tissot Prx with sapphire glass, water resistance and steel case.
I have a Tissot PRC 200 and it's a quality watch,would love a Speedmaster in time but Swatch will do for now.
Well Tissot TRX cost 700 € when Moonswatch cost 280 € , difference in price is match bigger then 80
@@БРАТУСЬ-ж9ыI believe that he is talking about the PRX quartz version
So i got it (mission to saturn). But i only got it because Im an engineering student with a passion for the space industry, and I personally love the idea and the watch. Non of the value things really matter more to me.
I have the Mission to Moon swatch. I purchased it because it has a sentimental pull to me, my grandfather gave me a Moon Watch when I graduated, and many years ago my house was robbed and the watch was taken.
Will I purchase another Moon Watch yes, do I love the Moon Swatch, yes, for what it is. I find it a fun collectible that has a funny story with some sentimental pull to me, but I can admit, it’s not for everyone.
Sentimental value trumps anything. You cannot put a price on that I hope you enjoy the watch my friend and wishing you the best for 2023 🙏
Hey I’m grateful for omega and swatch giving me a chance to own this finally a big brand looking out for the lower income and younger people starting out. Unlike Rolex
"WHEN" I get my 321 SPEEDIE i will be all full of myself
Unpopular Opinion: I love my jupiter. I get mad compliments on it too.
You have to understand that Omega comes under the Swatch Group umbrella, so in actuality the Swatch brand is higher tier and more luxurious than Omega. I don't get why most people can't grasp that fact.
LOL!
After a tip from a friend I just got the last Moon version they had in the local store yesterdat - at least at the moment don't know if they'll get more. Hope they'll discontinue them soon.
But I got no intentions of wearing it. Bought it purely as a collectors item.
I also got a Rolex Kermit like 15 years ago - very minimally I've worn it. Though I work in an office I don't like wearing too expensive watches and not too cheap. For decades my daily drivers has been Casio radio controlled - the last in titanium and sapphire. I want my watches to be functional and hassle free. I often find cheap quartz to swim too much over a year when you're dependent on public transport for work. Mechanicals are sure not precise enough to my taste. Got a few other mechanicals as well but they're abot collectors items as well except perhaps for a special occasion. These days my daily watch is Samsung Watch. Sure there's the hassle of charging but accurate thanks to network synchronisation and it comes with added benefits that traditional watches don't - perfect for office use.
But yeah. Plastics is not a great material for watches. Steel, titanium, real ceramics and/or tungsten carbide (actually also a ceramic) is the way to go. Had they only made the moon version in steel (same movement etc. just a steel case) it would have been really awesome.
I would always choose this than the apple watch
Good review and I would agree, €200 of hype for a €60 watch which probably won't last in one piece more than a single battery use. In 10 years mint versions might well be worth a small fortune ...but then you are gambling on the plastic not degrading!
Not an Omega, swatch bought over Omega and now trying to marry the 2 brands. It is like James Bond marrying Katie Price.
This is a Speedmaster homage made by the owners of Omega. The concept is sort of acceptable, but very weirdly executed.
He could not be more wrong about the moonswatch...Anyone lucky enough to buy the first batch with a reasonable head on their shoulders should and rightfully so be very proud to wear this swatch. Let me remind you, that you can count on 1 finger, how many times a Luxury brand has ever collaborated with a fashion brand. These watches, have already gone down in history and has made a significant impact not just in the watch world but in the world of marketing and commercial possibilities. And don't forget Swatch from the very beginning positioned themselves not to replace your watch but to add and or compliment your watch. It's even in their name Swatch...the S stands for Second watch?!!!
My guy no designer watch is worth the RRP, it’s all consumerism at this point it’s about branding for status and flexing…
Gone are the days where Quality would be reflective in price
i fifnd it hilariouus that after all the videos bashing the moonswatch i still somehow want one.....
As an owner of 3 Omega watches (Sea Master 300M, Sea Master 300M Chrono, and Speed Master) this not an Omega. It's a Swatch. It's good for what it is but don't try to pass it as an Omega.
I like watches and have a small “collection” of automatics that I wear. In terms of “value for money,” though, to non watch enthusiasts, that’s a silly argument when you’re talking about a real one costing $8,000 or more. For a watch… that’s likely less accurate than this cheap quartz homage.
This may not give one the satisfaction of owning a real Omega Speedmaster, but is truly 1/20’th as fun to wear? Just saying. The Swatch costs less than half of the sales tax on a real Omega.
Tempted to buy one. Almost go and stuck myself in a line that can lead to fist fight. Imagine I leave in mid east and weather plus mixed nationalities make the smell quite interesting 😂. Its sold everyday at the same price and is sold in the online market twice or thrice the price.
I opted to collect real divers instead. About to reach my 20th piece and I am more happy. Still thinking to get the mission to the 🌚. Or the special edition one. Greed is good once it is discontinued sure the price will be creeping faster than expected.
Nevertheless, if you like the watch buy it. I wouldn’t for now. Speed master though is one of my goal. If finished collecting all Seiko divers I love. I am still buying and flipping some items I deem not to be not for me. Started with just Orient Kamasu and now on my fifth prospex series so far. Ended up selling prior entry watches to give way to more personally loved pieces. With age comes different taste. But I think some time pieces as timeless. A part from the expensive swiss made watches. Seiko offers tons of iconic watches that I can see will be timeless pieces soon. SKX, 62 MAS, Captain Willard, SLA, all Japanese named Prospex/PADI/ Marine (sumo, samurai, tuna, monster, turtle, Shogun), Marine Masters and others.
To each his own. Swatch though overpriced for its specs will be nice collections once the manufacturing stops thats for sure. Best thing to do is to buy it and keep them on prestine condition to flip them in several years now if they don’t decompose before price appreciation. With bioceramic , it is yet to know if it will stand the test of time and by that moment we can say if it is all worth the hustles going for long cues
I came across these in Mall of The Emirates in Dubai. They don't give them to handle before you buy. I think they afraid that people will realize how cheaply they made.😅
All I want with my moonswatch is a cal - 321 original please
Can swatch please drop the garbage ETA movements and pick up japanese ones so their watches can actually start hitting the markers? It's especially irksome on a 300$ watch like this, just inexcusable, when 20$ Casios often have no issue at all hitting the markers.
A moonswatch is PMS - poor man's SPEEDIE
I really like the color of Uranus.....
I just got given a genuine speed master from my late dad. Yet I still want a moon swatch more
I'm very sorry for your loss. Keep that watch safe. It's incredibly special. 🙏
@@TopTierTicker thank you for replying . I didn’t expect that. Really thoughtful. I have the watch only and it’s a bit small. Do you know by chance if adding a link is possible?
Absolutely, you can find spare links on eBay for them. Just find out what model you have and then you can find out which model of bracelet you have. Then just type 'model number + links' in ebay and you'll find some. Alternatively get a strap for it. Speedmasters look amazing on straps and natos. All the best Sam 🙏
for that price, a Seiko neo sports SSB397P1 is worth much more
“Value for money” isn’t the right metric to use here. It’s stylish, iconic, and fun - and that’s what we’re paying for. If everything reduces to “value for money” we would all be wearing Casio (including over many other beautiful watches).
Which is what many people search for when it comes to wristwatches. I'd even argue the seamaster with the co-axial movement is good value for money. Some people just don't enjoy the MoonSwatch. Everyone is allowed an opinion. I respect yours, I hope you enjoy the Moonswatch.
@@TopTierTicker Thanks for the reply! I agree the Seamaster justifies its price. My point is different watches should be measured based on their individual purpose(s). I agree there are *many* watches that deliver better value for money than the Moonswatch; I also think that’s the wrong yardstick to measure THIS particular watch.
I get what you're saying. My point is though, if the Moonswatch was $90 like all other swatch models then this would be a great little watch. There realistically isn't any difference between the moonswatch and all the other swatch models that come in under $100. There's clearly a huge mark up just for the word Omega. Which I completely understand, I just don't agree with.
I saw many said the MoonSwatch is 3~4x the regular Swatch, tho any chronograph Swatch is about 450-550aed, where the MoonSwatch doubled. I guess we all pay for branding and marketing when it comes to all branded items, from Casio to Omega, from Nike to Dior.
I have a moonswatch and I love it. Manageing the expectation (on a $250 watch) would help appreciating this playful collab.
Thanks - did you buy a rubber strap for yours? Any recommendations for delivery to UAE?
At least with Casio you get value for money.
when i was 6 years old i saw Jacques Cousteau's silent world and i wanted a dive watch i then at 8 saw a speed master i waited till 1990 till i could get one a 72 speedy if you want one get a real one the plastic fantasic swatch wwill never compare .buy a real one
I am not one of the people looking for an Omega on the cheap. I am on the market for a Swatch. Something thin, light, and cheap that looks great. Either a thin quartz. Or a thick but light plastic automatic. I am not looking for water resistance. I don't care if it bleeds color. I don't care that it isn't crystal saphire (although it's much preferred.) I just want something THIN or LIGHT. Could you therefore make a video of thin and light alternatives to Swatch? Not just the Moonswatch. I would never buy that. Too pricy. But what about Nordgreen? Or some slim Kenneth Coles and Nauticas. Or even stainless steel watches that are chunky and larger but feel light on the wrist. I have an inexpensive Kessaris automatic I paid $20 for and I am happy with it. Sure it steams up at a rock concert in the humidity and I have to put it in the fridge. But I paid $20 for it. It's fairly light enough. But if it's heavy. No way. This is perhaps a more offensive fad than the Moonswatch. The number of people spending $500 on a Seiko - or worse a real $2000 Omega, and then never wearing it because it feels like a brick. Watches are like the bike world when everyone wanted a mountain bike. Most people today want big thick chunky watches, either automatic or smart watches. And I think they're as dumb as the people who have 2 kids and buy an Expedition or Escalade SUV that seats 8 instead of a small sporty Volvo wagon. I want small and sporty. Something I can throw around the curve. I paid $1700 for my Volvo.
This is the usual swatch disappointment. I have a few swatches but I have to say, they're kinda disposable. You buy them because they look pretty when brand new and then in no time they just wear out so quickly and they're just not as good to look at unless you're very very gentle with them
You get what you pay for in quality & construction. But the Omega brand name licensing is what you're paying the extra money for. That in itself is worth more than what you paid. Try buying any Omega under $300!
I've owned the real Moon watch & I bought the MoonSwatch Mercury. I don't think it is the same experience. The colour, texture & subtle design differences do not simulate the real thing. It's only the case mould and overall design but not the fine details which resembles the Speedy. Initially I thought it was going to cannibalize Omega sales but after owning it, I think they are completely different in aesthetics that you won't feel the same wearing experience. As for collectibility. Don't think so. Too many already on the market. Perhaps the Neptune which has currently been temporarily discontinued due to quality control issues. If you're serious in collecting them as investment then I suggest the least desired models will have potential to increase in value due to less being purchased meaning they'll be rarer. Perhaps the Sun and Venus for example
This watch would be hard to sell in the future so dun think of buying and selling at a high price.The reason because the fake ones are catching up almost identical to the real one.I bought a fake one the only thing you can tell is fake is the lume and I am not sure if the much more pricey fake ones have any better lume.So if you try purchasing this without looking at it physically there are a big chance you could be scam
Yes very true. Just shows how easy they are to manufacture that fakes are coming out that are so good.
Does anyone really think that this watch is worth anything near it's asking price? Imagine that Ford bought out Rolls Royce and then built something that looked like a Droptail La Rose Noire, but was built on a Ford Fiesta chassis with a (Ford) 1.4 liter engine. It really wouldn't matter if they priced it at "only" $100k, ...it would still be shite. This Omega/Swatch should come as a McDonald's Happy Meal prize.
They had/have them in the Edinburgh store so you weren't 200 miles away a store to buy one. 🫠 Was in there the other week.
Manchester to Edinburgh is 220 miles.
@@TopTierTicker apologies I have misheard and thought you said you were in Scotland. My bad.
It's a fun Swatch. Not an Omega 😐
Basically
But it’s a collaboration u knobhead
@@jerrywallop5647 Correct. Keep going, you're almost there.
Exactly. Picked the moon version up, since i was near the swatch store, they had them in stock. Nobody would mistake this thing for my speedy, but it’s a goid looking, extremely light watch for everyday use. I’m quite happy with it, i absolutely would buy it again.
It's not even a good swatch, it seems like the build quality is not up to standard for the best swatch watches.
"will be discontinued in a year or so"
7 months later still no chance to find the moon version and still everyone loves it
It looks like they're taking the success and running with it. I wouldn't be surprised now to see them make a 'special edition' every 6 moths for the next 10 years, unfortunately.
@@TopTierTicker yea they have no reason to stop now
So a year later…
This is a collaboration between Omega AND Swatch. I think people really forgetting Swatch here and people who like swatches love this watch IMO. I know it's the same group, but this isn't a Speedmaster contracted out to Swatch, it's Swatch's usual boundry/tech/industry pushing style mixed with Omega. it's meant to be worn, abused, and be worn regularly. Anyone who has been a long time swatch fan/wearer is already familiar with that.
I've owned swatches in every price range for almost three decades (since I was a kid) and it's a refreshing design collaboration with what I expect from Swatch. You should wear this watch as often as possible and basically beat the watch into the ground, then throw on some polywatch clear up the watch face and keep on going until the thing is dead. This is not meant to be babied and coveted and saved for your grandkids.
Given Swatch's unfortunate increase in pricing, its price tag isn't that crazy either. They're not that much more expensive than system and irony and have the Omega style that pushes them over the edge that a regular Omega doesn't have.
So what? It's still too expensive.
@@tancreddehauteville764 all watches are too expensive. Just buy a 20 dollar Casio.
Bizzare statement.
Spot on mate..i’ve always seen swatch as a relatively inexpensive brand of disposable fashion watches..this was no different just with omega branding..this was never going to be anywhere near the quality of an omega
@@tancreddehauteville764 Said the one that owns a 50$ phone but paid 1k+ for it. Peasant.
@@ch_boki WTF do you mean?
You cannot compare this watch to the actual speed master those are two completely different watches. This falls into the category of a wonderful collectible of swatch, that is legitimately by brand and omega watch. I would never compare it to the speed master as far as quality goes, but I do think it’s just as equally valuable from the perspective of brand. not to mention swatch is Such a cool brand. I have the Swiss watch and absolutely love it. Can’t wait to get my Saturn omega swatch.
I was just hoping for some omega quality/value for money which it was neither
@@zach6210xFor only 270, you're not getting that.
You knew what you were buying and what you were paying. If there is anything wrong it is your decision to buy. If it is just about value for money, everyone should buy a $20 Casio.
I do believe everyone is allowed an opinion on whether the watch is good or not. If this was $80 like most of swatch models I'd say its worth a consideration. But triple that, its a cash grab.
... Having just acquired The Mission To The Moon model I'm absolutely blown away with it! Was it / Is it still the hype god knows but OMG when I first opened the box and put it on my wrist it's been a very long time since I've ever felt about a watch in a very very long time! I own a Rolex Sub, BB58 and Tags etc but eventually getting my hands on this silly little plastic watch beats them all hands down just for the novelty reason and exclusivity too! Yes ok I have to baby the Bio ceramic watch I only ever wear it for going out / for best etc. I never have it near water and I don't sleep with it on either. I'm actually that impressed with it so much I've literally just bought the Mission To Mercury one too so I can swap them about and not wear them both out lol. I love the straps as well ok there not the best quality I must admit but the design and function says it all to me. Again for me it's about being different as I've only ever seen one person wear one in Meadowhall. No matter were you go or places you visit Rolex, Tudor and Co are here there and everywhere on people's wrists there gen to a penny this day and age. Now a MoonSwatch is in a complete league of its own just for it's exclusivity reasons? lol
I wore it and got a ton of compliments, and after replacing the band, thoroughly enjoy it as a fun little watch.
What is fun about it?
@@Nick-cs9dt it’s a nice, fun little conversation piece. I either get compliments or people tell me how much they hate. It starts a fun little conversation about my favourite watch called mission to UrAnus.
Fun video, I gave it a like! As someone who started their watch collection journey with Swatch in the 1980s, owning some rather rare pieces (including an unworn 1983 Men's prototype), my journey into collecting has took me to own a Planet Ocean, GMT Master II and various other wonderful timepieces. The closest Swatch store for me? 1,557 Miles or 2505 kilometers). I wanted a Mission to Mercury because I LIKED THE WATCH. They are made to enjoy. Collecting Swatch watches misses the point of ownership to an extent-You wouldn't wear a Speedmaster every day either if you were a factory worker. Enjoyment is the thing missing from ownership and collecting, and these had that balance for me. I will always be careful with most of my watches, but I don't care what it's worth later-I spent the money to enjoy RIGHT NOW. I refuse to regret my purchase, and will continue to enjoy all 67 watches I own...Cheers!
Thats funny bought my first watch in 1983 a Speedmaster cheaper than these swatches, then in 1985 bought the plaid swatch which I still have both. I started my collecting backwards
Actually I bought both watches cheaper than the $260.
Comparing apples with pears & stating the obvious. Now do one where you compare a real Rolex to a fake Tag Heuer. 😂
A month ago (June 2024) I bought the Pagani Design PD1701 V3 Black. It has lost about 1 minute in the month I have owned it and I wear it all the time. Lots of people have told me how smart it looks and I must have a lot of money to 'afford a watch like that'.
I could never afford a genuine Omega Seamaster, so for me this is the next best thing, and I love it...........
Just bought a moonswatch and after a week of wearing it you are absolutely right. It's already showing scratch marks and degrading rapidly due to the cheap material and poor quality. It's honestly a disappointment when I have $30 watches that have last years.
Yep! Such a shame because it's a really good looking watch! My $10 F91w in baby blue holds up better!
I didn't know you was in to watches Jake! I watch your stuff occasionally as I also like to collect pokemon cards :) very cool to have you watching my videos! All the best!
They're not hard to get in NYC anymore. The stores have random stock. You may not get the color you want, but you'll at least walk out with something. Crazy. We have 3 boutiques in walking distance here. Other major cities, and even modern Western countries, have none.
Yep! We have 3 in London and I believe either 1 or 2 in Scotland. It is rather random how they chose the selected stores. Budapest, the capital of Hungary have 0.
You do realize a speed master is at least 5K. This is $300. What is the problem? It has a great look and is fun to wear. Also, swatch gives warranty for the parts if it breaks or scratches.
I agree it s above good for the price
bro regrets a small 300 dollar purchase
I actually bought a real speedmaster after wearing this for a while. I still have the Mars one, it's my red shirt watch :)
I'm sorry but your points are at the same time valid and silly.
I don't think anyone who knows a little about watches exptected this watch to "replace Speed master".
We all know what to expect from Swatch watches.
Omega brings to this colaboration their logo and Speedmaster design.
Swatch brings cheap quartz platform.
I think for anyone who likes Speedmaster and legacy that comes with Omega logo, the retail price is perfect. I would not pay for it 500$ which seems to be regular price online these days. But if you can get it at retail value. It's great.
Your videos about the alternatives are pointless because there is no alternative for this colab. There are loads of different chronograph watches for sure. Actual Bulova moon watch (if you have a hand for it). But that's not the point. I don't think anyone who is interested in buying this is looking for a chronograph. They are looking for this chronograph.
Despite all yoru shitting on it. You can't deny that it looks freaking awesome 3:23 2:49. And that look is pretty much synonymous with Omega speedmaster.
I have the mission to Uranas moonswatch and I was forreal disappointed once I had it on my wrist. I dont like the strap so I bought a white silicone strap and replaced it. I live in philly and the king of Prussia mall had a swatch store so i was in luck to have quick assess to a store. The only thing is they only had limited options to pick from so I went with uranas. The hype behind it really died once I got home. It's cool to wear when I'm on vacation because I wear brighter colors to match the watch but the hype died quick. I paid $240 for a plastic watch that's not a real speed master. I get it, its a swatch and not omega but my expectations were a lil high. Also, it's funny they call it a collab between swatch and omega when the swatch group owns omega lol
I own a 1861 Speedy. When the Moonswatch was announced, I thought it was brilliant - if I could have got hold of one in the first few months, I would have, no question. As the months went by, my interest faded and I kinda forgot about it. Recently, a friend bought one (the Moon variant), I was quite excited to see it IRL. I have to say, I was really underwhelmed. I'm glad I didn't buy one.
Really? I picked one up today, the swatch store i was walking by had some in stock. Really cool watch, looks great, and is extremely light. Perfect for everyday use, and the speedy is reserved for weekends and special occasions…
@@erebostd Yeah, they're nice enough, but I have enough beaters that I really like. I just don't think they're worth the price point.
Overpriced Logo placement
You can buy a swatch steel irony for $100. A seiko snxs79 for $100. A Tissot couturier for $250. Etc. The moonswatch is a happy meal toy. Its a beanie baby for men.
4:10 "Mission to Uranus" lol
I own a Moonswatch, but I'll never wear it. It's beautiful, but I've heard a thousand stories of its cheapness beforehand. However, I find value in its quirkiness and the willingness of Omega to pair up with a low-end brand like Swatch to create marketing genius. You get what you pay for: marketing, an expensive Swatch, and an Omega as a Happy Meal toy, but the novelty is probably what makes it worth having.
Just got a neptune for the fun blast of blue [get many compliments on it]. I chose a fun color as opposed to accquiring the moon and or mercury color for when I actually buy a speedmaster professional. ⌚️
Aside// Kids like it more than my hulk or batman rolex watches 😂
On a side note, I think this was kind of expected. The only reason behind this move for omega and Swatch is to capitalize in an Omega brand with Swatch (or less) quality. It wouldn't make sense to offer a good value for money option and use this marketing, the marketing itself is being used for attracting people to a sub-par watch that needs that name to hold itself. The only reason that I would find for the opposite would be if it was to maybe gain long time user loyalty from new watch buyers buying the moonswatch as their first watch.
Also, and this may be stating the obvious, but the only watch that's going to give you the feeling of wearing a Speedmaster, is a Speedmaster...
Hi mate , to scratch this itch I bought last winter as a Christmas present for myself an Omega Seamaster Polaris quartz 32mm diameter gold dial designed by Gerald Genta , and I love that watch , I payed £150 more than the Moon Swatch was valued at the time . I did not understood what was the craze about this plastic toy , nor now either .
The moon Swatch is crap, there's no denying it, cheap materials, And not remarkable looking
My workmate owns an omega speedmaster and I'm unimpressed, I much prefer my £500 luminox, it looks 100 times better than a speedmaster
I was planning on buying a 6K Omega watch, but seeing their name on a cheap watch has really put me off. I think teaming up with Swatch was bad for Omega but good for Swatch. I can't be the only one who has completely changed their mind about Omega now. People will now think I'm wearing a cheap watch.
what is the movement ? can it be serviced. THis is one of many reviews / overviews but noone tells you anything about the watch. Or very little
I was considering buying this but found much better watches in your best watches under $250 video, thanks!
Thanks Michael. I honestly think you'd get better value for money in any of my picks in that video than you get in the MoonSwatch!
I never treat it as speedmaster, if u like speedmaster, buy a real speedmaster, why buying a swatch with speedmaster like looking. PS I have bought jupiter, larva, auroa and snoppy moon.
Comparing this swatch with the 20X price Moonwatch, is pointless. Coparing it to other cheap watch (including Swatch's) pointless too. The intelligent buyer buys this, NOT to have a "cheap" copy of a Speedy Moonwatch, or to have a cheap watch to tell time. Many (myself included) buy them to have the item itself, and agreed to pay the price accordingly. That's why many of us patiently waited many many months, to see the dumb hype decrease, and buy them at the correct retail price.
Hmm, you are right. I just send 210 CHF an a Seiko 5. That ist roughly 230 USD. That's my first automatic. I think my money is better spent in Japan in this regard.
100%
“$200 plasticquartz swatch can’t compete against a $8000 Omega”
$200 in some high performing stocks since just September 2023 have almost doubled. Don’t buy a watch as an investment, certainly not a plastic quartz swatch
I knew that it was absolute garbage as soon as I saw it. Today, as I type this, my left wrist is adorned with a Bulova Lunar Pilot. The Fauxmega MoonSwatch doesn't even come close to the Lunar Pilot. BTW, Bio-Ceramic means plastic in regular version. When I look at my Lunar Pilot, I get a feeling of awe, knowing that I'm wearing a watch with a special history, a watch that was purpose-made for space flight (not even the Speedy can claim that). If I saw a Fauxmega MoonSwatch on my wrist, I would feel ashamed.
The Fauxmega MoonSwatch doesn't actually resemble a real Speedy because two of the subdials are in the wrong F*N place!
its a swatch thats looks like an speedmaster. it is not an omega if you expected that, well you are a fool. An speedmaster cost 7,3K not 270 bucks
"The watch are overpriced and you can get chrono everywhere" overpriced etc etc. Scratch or dmg will lower is value isn't everything the same? LV Gucci is over priced you get a bag for cheaper and don't dmg it... Dumb points
I don't like any Speedmasters. To me they're far too big and ugly. The Swatch version looks terrible. It's like a cheap plastic toy you'd get in a £1 lucky bag aimed at the under fives. Having said that I'm glad Swatch exist because they carved their own niche in the market which is fabulous for the hobby.
It is a low cost sort of replica of the real Speedmaster. The quality level is not near to that of a Casio G-Shock in the same price range even though a Casio G-Shock does not look like this. The Casio is in a metalized composite type case with a mineral glass.
Omega should have done a better job on this watch for the money charged, or maybe charge a bit more for better quality. I have an original Speedmaster Mark II professional I bought in 1974. It is the version with the sapphire crystal. I get it maintained every 5 years or so by the local Omega service. It looks like new and runs like new. Back in 1974, I paid over $1200 CDN for it. Great watch! About 7 years ago I bought myself the Omega Planet Ocean. Another great watch! Easy to read, and it's terrific. I put it a NATO strap on it.
For regular wearing when doing work around the home or being physically active I some Casio G-Shocks that I wear. Right now I am wearing the GWG-2000 Casio watch. I also have some other high end G-Shock watches. I like the solar versions. No battery to worry about.
It's a novelty.
I found the strap awkward. The buckle part of the strap is at 6 o'clock. Other watches I have/seen with athletic velcro straps have that part at 12 o'clock. 🤷🏽♀️
Overpriced at $260 but thinks the Speedmaster is fine at $5000usd.
This watch probaby cost Swatch Group $5usd to make, so a 5200% markup. Btw $5 is me being very generous, it's probably closer to $10.
The speedmaster probably costs the Swatch Group $50 to make, so a 10000% markup.
Imho, paying anything over $1000 for a watch is just plain ridiculous, and this is coming from a watch enthusiast. At the end of the day a watch is archaic technology that will - at max - cost $500 to make unless they ice the F out of them.
Nah...just save-up and buy the original pre-owned one with box/papers. Gotta be on crack to spend $250-300 on a look-alike. Might as well just buy a high-quality fake Omega Speedmaster moonwatch. LOL
Of course it does NOT give you the feeling or quality of a Speedmaster. Daaaaa. For 240 or 260€ this why it is 240+ € simple as that. It is a collaboration and we all know it. Why do people want to compare it with a 3000 +€ Omega? 🤷♂️ People are just funny rather annoying
Why would anyone think they would be buying an Omega Speedmaster? It’s just a disposable Swatch (and an expensive one). Don’t get me wrong I like Swatch watches.
That's tacky. Looks real cheap and cheesy. If this is the route Omega will go, I'll stop wearing my Omega so those who cant tell shit from stone dont identify me as a bloke who bought toy(s)watch for 250.
This watch is what I hate about the market - they want to get money from people just for practically nothing, no real value. You can buy Bulova Moonwatch and you will get a real quality steel watch with much better value for the price. This what Swatch and Omega did - I would never buy a watch from these brands since even if I had money enough to buy real Omega Moonwatch. Omega MoonSwatch is a trick, it's a set-up, and Omega went so down with this. It's actually a cheap brand now when it comes to fair play with its customers.
At least they are not Christopher Ward, customer service with CW sucks! Two watches not working and it's months before anyone responds to email for repairs. Calls, email, return forms and NO ONE every replies. Christopher Ward might make a nice watch but thats all they do!!
Just feels like a blag Omega. A plastic one. Use the money on a micro brand, or if you REALLY want an Omega, get one on finance over 5 years. If your REALLY thinking about getting one on finance, you probably shouldn't be buying one.
Why does this remind me of Beanie Babies? Marketing, fad, popular because it's hard to get certain models, FOMO, and in time, like them, cheap to manufacture, and will head basically worthless. Anyone want to buy a Pet Rock? Tamagotchi? They are still around, but the fad is long gone.
It’s cheapened and damaged Omega imho. An awful thing and the only thing they have in common with the real thing is the general looks. Cheap, nasty and unserviceable movement. For me, these just scream”look at me, I can’t afford a real one” and that’s why I’ll never own one, and won’t stoop to the fakery of buying the swatch on looks. Buy a decent homage instead. For similar money you can get true class in a used alpinist or seiko turtle or dress watch. Not a moon watch I know but a genuine quality at least. There’s any number of great looking chronographs. Inexpensively, pagani design do some lovely ones. Anything but a plastic swatch!!!!
Too bad they didn’t decided to make it in better quality and maybe sell it for $400-500. If we can find great replica for this price, they could definitely make one too, and it would still be not as luxury as a real Speedmaster.
It's a $ 200 dollar watch. The hell were you expecting , bloke.
Good old switch and bait tactic.
Buy the junky Swatch, gets rekt and you are left with the lust and possible purchase of a real Omega Speedmaster.
Thus the cheap junk that Omega can shrug off and say "hey, we only gave them the design, not the quality".
Safe marketing without them dipping toes into the peasant and plebeian level. Instead - you will go to them.
Swatch should retain its signature strap design.. i mean in all swatch watches!
Damn. I thought this watch would be a way to slightly satisfy my need for a speed master. Thanks for the honesty. I’m relatively new to horology, everything seems catered around being extremely wealthy, we (I) need some sub £500 recommendations.
Was concerned about the quality issues so bought a fake of aliexpress. My mate has a real one and my cheaper is better quality and a better strap.
link to the listing?
I saw so many comments in various MoonSwatch videos saying to try the PD-1701 v3 from Pagani Designs as an alternative. So I did. My perception is that at $90 that stainless steel option with Seiko VK63 mecaquartz is a much better value. Probably not going to completely scratch the Speedy itch either, but it’s a start!
There's a v4. The date window on the 4 oclock position has been removed. Only con v4 is only available on certain colors.
@@conyo985 I picked up two of those too! The blue meteorite-like dial and the gray/white version. Also pretty killer!
@@WatchWitt Nice!
I went a step further i.imgur.com/uBwz6tb.jpg
@@slashdotism Oooooooohhhhh….nice!
This watch is trash. Bought one in the Swatch store today, and in less than an hour I decided to return it. I felt scammed. It feels very cheap. Under $100 quality. It just looks cool online.
The watches themselves are horrible quality, and since everyone went for them not knowing they break easily many will break and few will last more than a few years. In 10 years or so the values will shoot up so anyone with stock of well-preserved ones will make back some of their investment. Hopefully
Owning an Omega Speedmaster, I took one look at this and wondered why nobody has pointed out the subdials at 10 and 2 instead of 9 and 3. It's just a plastic frankenwatch for people who know nothing about watches.