I think this is a genius move. The most significant release in the the industry in a long time and likely a long time to come. No one will generate as much interest in their brand as Swatch and Omega have here with this marketing move. I love it and I can't wait to get mine.

Just treat it like the Seiko Tuna. There is the budget Tuna (Solar Tuna, Baby Tuna around $250) all the way up to the Spring Drive Tuna (around $5000). If Seiko can give us consumers a Seiko Tuna at multiple price range for Seiko Tuna lovers, Omega can do it as well for the SpeedMaster Lovers. Cheers!

What I like about this is that it has achieved/shows an affordable traditional watch can still pull a crowd in the smart watch generation.

I agree, Bruce, on the idea that this doesn’t devalue Omega. Yes, the design language is the same but it’s different enough and is 100% not a replacement for a luxury product. Now if it was $1500, made of steel without Omega-level finishing, perhaps still an affordable quartz movement, that’s another story…

Not everybody has tens of thousands to spend on a watch so this watch Speedmaster is a nice option and also a nice watch . It does not really matter if it is quartz or Bio-ceramic, it is still a nice watch and there needs to be less elitism and less snobbery.

I look at my 3 full watch boxes and think “man…this is an addiction.” Then I hear about someone waiting 17hours in a line for a non-limited plastic watch and think “hell! I’m not so bad!”

Crazy thing is many will spend $3000 to collect all nine who would have never put $3k toward a traditional Omega Speedy

As a speedmaster owner I love this release and look forward to getting one of these when they are available.

Spot on here Bruce. I own a Speedy and would love one of these. It’s meant to be a light hearted take in a pretty serious at times hobby. I’ve not seen this kind of buzz since the Apple Watch was launched. Quite frankly those worried that people might mistake their ‘real’ speedy for a swatch are buying their luxury watches to impress others and not themselves. It makes a nice change to be talking about something other than Rolex leaks at this time of year!!!

Bioceramics is an ordinary paste. Glass - plastic. The body is plastic. Strap - eco-leather. Everything will be scratched and worn out in a year. Bottom line: $250 disposable watch. What's in this watch from Omega? Watch mechanism? No. Maybe a quality metal case? No. And then what? Company name? Yes)

Wow! I find it hilarious that this cheap range of fun watches has caused a tidal wave of disapproval among so many Watch channels. Some big names need to step back get over themselves and think . This is a Swatch product! It's fun with a capital F . As an Omega owner I don't think it devalues the brand. To me it's something cheap and cheery , a bit of fun to collect and a great holiday watch and nothing more.

Swatch are facing the battle of their life vs smart watches at the moment. Shades of the battle between analogue and Japanese digital watches back in the day. Once you understand that, it all makes sense.

I think its a fun, cool watch. I own a Daytona Panda and a Hulk but absolutely love inexpensive watches too like my Seiko Green Tortoise and wear it a lot. Inexpensive, cool watches are rare and I think this'll make a great daily. If watches like this bring new people, especially younger people, into the hobby then it's a fantastic thing. I may or may not get one but I'm glad it exists and doesn't take away from my enjoyment of my rare blue-dialed Tokyo 2020 Speedy Pro

The best thing to come out of this is definitely the memes.

The watch industry is shaken, if Swatch as you said is able to fulfill the billions of people wanting this watch. This watch will become a lifestyle and culture. It could be a 2nd quartz crisis.

The fact that there is so much hype and so many people lining up is good news for Omega because it says there are tons of people that are aware of the brand and the moonwatch in particular. I think those people will buy the real moonwatch, be it new or used, whenever they can afford it. So no, I don't think this move will cheapen omega.

It is what it is, a plastic swatch with an acrylic crystal, 3ATM water resistance, quartz movement with Omega badging. If you get the blue Neptune version you might get some colour bleed on your skin if you get it wet. It’s a fun watch which will bring joy and pleasure to its owners which is what watch collecting should be about. Not who has the most money and is wearing the most ostentatious watch. When was the last time a watch created this much interest and excitement. Great review, thank you.

The wrist shot of your Speed Master actually sold me on getting one. The taper is perfect.

Genius move. Also, the average age of the people in line in my city was really low.. that is very important for such a traditional company like omega

I hope they don’t just limit this collaboration to the Moonwatch, this could be just the start of something of bigger future collabs. They could venture to expanding the concept to the Seamaster Omega x Swatch collab too: there are 31 varieties of the Sea theme for them to think about (e.g., Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red, Baltic, Arabian, South China, Celebes, etc). Another one is Railmaster collab series: the likes of Amtrak, British, Eurostar, Trenitalia, Oriental Express, SBB, etc). Better yet, the Constellation collab series would do great with so many possible variants.

I think we should get our facts correct. The watch is a co-branded device. It has a Swatch movement. It has a Swatch bio-ceramic case. It does have a Speedmaster logo. I think it is a novel concept, but I am hesitant about paying $260 for a Swatch.

i own the Moon watch and im not the slightest bit bothered by the moon swatch, in fact i will probably get one as a daily beater, i think its a great idea. I think submariner owners would feel different if a plastic quartz version came out lol

Until this, I’d actually forgotten that swatch owns omega! I do like the idea of a speedy that I’m not afraid to wear at work or while fixing the car etc, will grab one when they launch online.

I dig it. I think Omega ends up getting way more people into the Speedy as a result of this release and they will sell many more of the real deal down the line.

Why this watch is important ? There are queues of hundreds of people standing in line to pay over $250 for a plastic watch with a quartz moment. Literally 2 years ago people were saying the tradition watch was dead because of smart watches. Now realise, that there are actual smart watches cheaper than this, and despite the fancy hardware inside nobody is queuing to buy them like how people are for this MoonSwatch. If thats not a win for traditional watch collectors then maybe you need a new hobby because you dont really want your hobby community to grow and succeed.

where i live there are idiots buying it for $2000 - 20000 since Scalpers go in teams of 30-50 people to buy up most of the stock and then sell it online at 5-10x the price

You should say "Most of the people in line were enthusiasts of scalping".

Dang, I was drawn to the Mission to Mercury at first but seeing the Mission to Moon in this video, it has a lot of appeal too...

Applaud this man! It's a fun and cool fashion watch. Thank you so much for being one of the one KZfaq reviews that calls it what it is, a fun watch. 👍👍

Homages such as this, if legitimate, can ONLY raise the value of the original. They are not designed to replace, but rather point new business to the original by way of feel-good association. People want this watch BECAUSE it is a nod to the original, not because it's a more sensible alternative.

I think it is good to introduce Omega to the young gen. It is a watch for the different targeted groups. A good business strategy by Swatch, where the young would spend and buy it at that price tag. ^_^ Definitely get myself one if I am still a college student or a young graduate.

Personally love it! was looking to buy a cheaper watch to wear for sport around this price so instantly sold, can feel like James Bond going for a jog without having to wear my expensive watches

A Speedmaster is my dream watch but I'm years away from being able to afford one so this release to me is awesome

It’s a fun watch, but I am good with the Seiko 5.

I hear that the Neptune version bleeds blue onto the skin. Do you get some grey on your skin Bruce?

It’s like the free replica toy that MacDonalds includes in kids happy meal, except it’s $300. Clever stunt. Not a real Speedmaster.

This release has been great at showing us who is pretty chill and who is a snob. Bruce, you pass with flying colors! “It’s just a watch” indeed.

Saw in an article quality is iffy. Scratch glass. The color bleeding to the skin on the wrist. Ehh I want to snag one for fun but maybe wait to see if it improves

Good luck getting your hands on one !

Nice video, I agree with almost every point you've made. I've been really into watches and started my collection around 3-4 years ago, I love the Speedy and the sapphire sandwich is actually next on my list, then I heard these were releasing and it was a no-brainer, too bad I'm nowhere near a store so I have to wait until the online orders are available to get mine though :/ The launch could've been handled so much better, the hype is great, I still think a lot of the people that went to buy them were flippers though, they probably thought it was a limited edition release. I don't think these devalue Omega at all, I think it's a great move making this icon a more accessible price range and get more people into watches. I know the quality is not going to be anywhere close to an actual Omega piece but it's all just a fun and affordable project that has made a huge impact.

As an omega fan (wearing my 1967 Seamaster DeVille as a type) this is a fun watch that is a talking point. I suppose if you were snobby you could say when your out and about people may at first glance mistake it for a “real” speedmaster which, some may get a kick out of. Personally I have a 1970 Speedmaster and can afford another one, but I will be buying one of these when I can get my hands on one, as it’s just fun, looks cool and has a great story to tell. I highly doubt this will tarnish the reputation of Omega. I think it’s a smart move. It could be the gateway for many younger people to eventually owning a “real” Omega. And hey, surely as watch enthusiasts we should applaud something that could get people into the hobby!

I'll love this at below $150.

Surely it’s a Mass market Tribute to Speedmaster by the Parent company to raise Brand awareness

Thank you, Bruce!!!! I could not agree with you anymore, than what I do. If you remember back to those days, when you purchased your, "50mm Russian Diver"(oh yes, I did....lol) $200-$250, was a lot of money for you, to spend on a watch. And I feel that perception, largely still holds true, among the general population of consumers, as a whole. This may be that model, that gets them "curious".....that get's them "interested," in watches, as a whole. Very few of us, would ever have gotten into watch collecting, as a hobby, without that first spark. In short, I think it's great for the hobby. Thank you for your honesty. I can always, count on that, from this channel

I think this is a great marketing tool for both Omega & Swatch. It’s introducing the young generation to the watch world. These kids are wanting and are able to purchase trendy fashions. I think the watch industry is on the verge of exploding. They are seeing the entertainment and sports celebrities rocking Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, Audemars Piquet & others. This is a gateway to the ground floor of becoming a watch enthusiast

The moonswatch - the most accurate speedmaster

Thanks, Bruce, liked hearing your opinion on this watch 🙂👍

As an Omega Constellation owner, I'm buying one.

I just bought my Moonswatch online and super excited to get it soon! I only paid little over $500 and most on eBay are over $1k. I got my favorite one Mission to Earth, I love how the case has a mint green color and blue face. Looks comfortable as well with soft strap. I have a lot of nice watches and enjoy micro brands, this is my first Omega.

In this day and age, with young people not even seeing the point in a wristwatch unless its an apple watch, this is a potential gateway into watches for a whole new generation, so for me, seeing the interest and demand was fantastic. I really like the outside the box thinking, and look forward to more of the same from everyone. I think this was an excellent move by the swatch group and Omega for all the points you mentioned. Instead of a luxury item, that is unattainable to most, and still has waiting lists, purchase requirements, and other hoops for those who do have the disposable income, this is completely the opposite.....A non-pretentious, fun "homage" done in collaboration with the manufacturer themselves. For me, I will happily wait until things calm down, and will pick up a Mercury for myself, and maybe a Uranus for my wife to join my Sapphire Sandwich, and other wristwatches.

I'm someone that's really into astronaut tech, like I carry around an Ag-7 Fisher Space Pen, so I've always been in love with the only watch that's approved by NASA for extravehicular space walks. So that's another niche segment of the market this watch is attractive to

It’s a nice collectible- something to even talk about many years down the line. I like it.

I think this is a spot-on review and analysis. Kudos!

$260 is a big purchase for me. With that said, I love the Omega name and Speedmaster look of these. I do think its awesome. Part of me feels like saving for a well-maintained pre-owned actual Speedmaster is a better value proposition. But if these become more available, i’m definitely interested.

I think this watch brings in New people into the watch community that will start with the moonswatch, love it and may decide to buy an actual speedmaster! I think this release helped the watch community to become less serious and more inviting to new watch enthusiasts!

It’s a beautiful good collaboration for 2 brands that are owned by the same company , it’s basically for daily use and the different coloration with the ceramic feel width and weight make it even better for summer beach vacation moments mix it with it’s price it’s a no brainer to have This is a major marketing from omega for the young generation they’ll know the name go for it as they mature I would love to use it in daily bases with solid colors black and blue Just need a ceramic bracelet to come with it would be better if they add a slide buckle that would blow everything Omega well done fairly well done

I just visited my local swatch shop.. Sold out. The seller says he hates the moonswatches 😂😂😂😂

It doesn't devalue Omega at all in my opinion..its actually a cool move and it's fun..thats the point!..people are taking this way too serious and the wrong way if you are someone that actually owns the "real speedmasters"..its still an Omega and they put their badge on it..it would have been worse if it has the looks of the speedmaster and no badging..but the fact that Omega made this on purpose is cool...yes the internals are obviously not the same..its nice because it introduces people to the brand and maybe someone will inspire to get the more higher end Omega pieces as they get older and into horology. Its a win for the brand..

Great video as always Bruce! Thank you for your honest opinion. I’m still doubting about getting one because I didn’t see it in person yet.

Really don't understand why people are paying way over retail , its just feeding the flippers / scalpers. For £3/4k you can get a real speedy , this is not limited edition and will become widely available in the near future.

I wonder if you can change the strap of the MoonSwatch watch. If you could, imagine changing it to a stainless steel strap. it will be crazy

It would have had even more appeal to me if they used even a basic mechanical movement, even just pop the one from the Sistem51 in there.

Everyone that owns a Speedy and Paid 7K for it should be thrilled that there is a low cost alternative which shares the heritage, design, and brand ownership of Omega. You lose, or damage a $260 Swatch you'll cry less than when you ding up a $7k Speedy.

I wasn't sure in first minutes. Then I changed my mind and wanted the Jupiter one. But now that I see how hyped it is, I don't want it anymore. I don't want to be the guy that has the same watch as everyone.

I said on another channel but where Swatch screwed up was not taking rain checks or preorders. I think your right on a bunch of folks who are not major into watches came to get one and missed out. Not sure if they will come back where Swatch could have gotten the money, sold the watches, and could have knocked the flippers off their game. Maybe wrong but may have worked out better. I have a Speedy, I like the colors, I think this is fun for me and my kid to get a watches and not break the bank. Also can't see Omega doing something like this with their line so should be a win...just not sure how big.

Thanks for making me aware of this release. I really dig the mission to Mars colorway and will definitely pick one up once they're widely available. They seem like a lot of fun.

I enjoyed your review however it isn't really a Speedmaster. So I don't own one of either, but whilst a Speedie is built to last, I really don't see it being the case in this instance. Whilst I will not begin to rag on the MoonSwatch, I do feel that a plastic watch with a quartz mov't is far from The Omega. Lucky the mother company is Swatch to enable it to happen. It will always be known as the MoonSwatch so I can't see it harming the Omega brand. Resin cases have been built to last viz Casio products over the decades, and this being 'bio-ceramic' well, it should last for a while - unless the colour comes off with use. The actual case has come straight from the blueprints of the Speedie so pretty true to form on that one. Finally. better people buy one of these than a 'smart watch'. Swatch saved the Swiss with Quartz, maybe they will do the same by distancing people from the Smart. BTW, I think Neptune is my fav colour. Cheers.

Unmatched publicity. No one can argue that .

It’s going to be on sale everywhere soon

I think this is a great introduction to the Speedmaster (and even Omega) to many people, and also to getting a regular watch on people's wrists. Even though I liked watches for years (as in owning multiple/looking at them/buying, NOT spending hours on on them on the internet like I do now), I never heard of the Speedmaster/Moonwatch until WELL into adulthood. I certainly knew of Swatch though, and it was my first Swiss watch as a kid. We have a Swatch boutique by my house in the U.S., but they reportedly only had 45 per a couple of posters that were in line early. The line was easily 1,000+ people when I got there, so I just chatted with a few people, and took pics of the line. Apparently some "mall walker" people got in other entrances and lined up at the store ahead of the people in line overnight and wouldn't get out of line. People there most of the night didn't even get watches. I feel sorry for them that it was handled so poorly. I don't think there's any way they could have expected 1,000+ people, but we're in a 6 million+ population metroplex. 45 definitely was not sufficient. At least give us a few hundred. Hopefully they will boost up deliveries in the next couple weeks. It certainly should be easier to increase production on a plastic quartz watch coming off what is likely an automated line than a mechanical watch.

I like that Omega is taking this market approach. The brand and the lifestyle for a luxury product feels younger and more modern. I feel like its being more true to its nature and position in the luxury watch industry. Makes me more excited to collect more Omegas.

Cool watch for kids. I dont think its even robust enough to daily beat this swatch. All my swatches broke down within 1-2 yrs and its not the battery. Maybe i wear them too roughly as a kid. But thats what it is

It would be something id buy my son who’s 10 to maybe spark an interest in watches other than a smart watch. Personally id go for the Bulova Moon watch as a cheaper alternative for myself. You can pick up one for around £300 in the Uk which is better value than a plastic copy of an Omega.

The hand alignment thing would keep me away from one until I can go into an AD and hand-pick one which isn't too bad.

Sorry, had to stop after one minute. I'm sick of KZfaq videos about this plastic watch. But..... from tomorrow on, the community will only talk about Basel...♥️ and I can't wait to hear!!! Greetings from Munich, Germany!

The missing alignment of the chrono hands is a killer for me

I want one bad ,very impressive little moon 🌙 watch.....definitely a cool factor....for very little money, you can have little bit of the history...👍👍⌚..Stunning piece...

I keep getting mistaken for the real item, when showing off the Swatch version.

Yes it is a real Speedmaster. But it shares nothing of the craftmanship going into an Omega Speedmaster. So being a real Speedmaster actually means nothing. Also it's way overpriced at $260.

Nice product for the price I just wish the water-resistance was a bit better. Personally, I will stick with my G-shock.

You have to be a sad person to stand in line for 17 hours to buy a plastic watch.

Don't get why people hate on it. It's a genius move taking alle the hype away a few days before the rolex release. And unlike rolex they are dedicated to make this watch available to everyone.

The Mona Lisa on refrigerator magnets and t-shirts brings people to the Louvre. (Along other things).

I would have preferred a seiko venture with the meca quartz

Hi Dan! Hope you’re enjoying the watch. See you in a couple of weeks at next batch drop? 😬

I would have to say that it would be odd for Swatch/Omega to come out with a SMP/PO variant though. Imagine a diver that is only resistant up to 10m...

Get a G shock guys. These are just fun toys. And much more disposable than a steel watch, or even a Casio.... we should be moving away from throw away items like this

If id have speedy i would hesitate to wear it when i work (im a carpenter) and i will own one soon. But id rather to have something like this on my wrist on a working day. Its ligter too.

Fuck what other people think. This watch is a banger for $260. And if you have personal and emotional issues with it, don’t buy it.

Great vid Bruce! I for one think Swatch should never have put the words Omega and speedmaster on the dial and strap of a 260 usd watch. With that said, if this Swatch didn’t say those words. NO ONE would want it. It’s a money grab and marketing Genius by Swatch. 🍻

It's the most accurate watch with Speedmaster on the dial that's for sure .Ps have you actually worn yours ?The blue on Random Rob's Neptune is rubbing off onto his wrist.

The quality should of been so much better, the second hand should line up with the markers. The complete range will be available to buy online soon as confirmed by swatch.

It waters down the brand It waters down an Icon

With all the special editions of the Speedmaster, why is this surprising to anyone?

It carries an inexpensive quartz movement that hits none of the markers and doesn't line up properly. And then the bezel. Just doesn't stack up to me (I do hope others enjoy it because it's a cool idea).

I literally don’t give a shit about the movement or the quality like it could break in a month, I NEED IT! Lmao

I was looking at this and thinking of its merits. I would like to have an inexpensive version of the Speedy man on the moon. Then I saw seiko Automatic PADI divers watch reduced by 150 Euro retail and im getting that instead.....QUALITY!

Sorry, I'm just speaking my mind. That MoonSwatch is garbage. I'd never buy or wear one. With that said, I don't think it hurts or devalues the "real" Omega Speedmaster like some people do.

It’s a great move. Anyone who takes issue with this has lost sight of the hobby. This is a fun release for those who own the real deal that want a fun summer watch or anyone who can’t afford the Omega who enjoy the style. Would you rather have people buying clone knockoffs? I’m going to get one for fun and enjoyment, and I don’t own an Omega. Two of my friends own Omega moon watches and they are excited to get theirs too. Elitist snobs are in the dark on this. This watch is doing what the luxury watch industry has needed for decades. Slapping some reality into it.

No it is not a “speedmaster”, it is a speedmaster homage. And no, the proportions are not correct either - all the sub dials are not in the correct place.