I like how they give you an eyeglass to see all the scratches you'll accidentally put on it lol

NASA didn't "settle" on the Omega: Speed Master, it was the only watch to pass every test. Extreme: Heat, Moisture, Vacuum, Pressure, Precision, and Sub-Zero. No other watch even came in a close second.

A timeless piece. It surprisingly goes well on my 16cm wrist. The hesalite version is the one to get, it looks fantastic. Omega Speedmaster man on the moon, man on the F moon !

Didn’t expect “Walking On the Moon” at the beginning. Great touch!

I grew up watching the Apollo missions as a child,and had a love of everything aviation related.This is reflected in my modest watch collection,citezen nighthawk,seiko sna411,and casio gravitymaster.The Speedmaster is and always will be my grail watch.Thanks for the wonderfull review, allowing me to live vicariously through your channel.

Great, great review...plus your enthusiasm is infectious! In 1988 I bought a used 1970 Omega Speedmaster Professional from a mom & pop jewelry store in Manhattan for $375. I ended up selling it on eBay for almost $2,000 in 2008. At the time it needed about $800 in repairs. It did have the upgraded skeleton back and the modern bracelet. I loved that watch and vowed to buy another. However I purchased a Bulova Moon Watch that I absolutely love. It looks like a combo of the Speedmaster Professional and the Speedmaster Mark 2. I recently walked into Tourneau in Manhattan to peruse. A 20-year salesman noticed my Bulova and asked which Speedmaster model it was. I told him that it was a Bulova Moon Watch and he was blown away. The build quality on the Bulova Moon Watch is superb, and the 262 khz Precisionist movement more accurate than any watch that doesn't have an Atomic movement. To top it off, hit the chronograph button and the chronograph second hand sweeps like a manual or automatic. The dial is magnificent with layers of detail. A friend also has the Alpha Speedmaster "homage". Honestly, I don't know how Alpha does it for under $200? It has a manual wind movement that is really nice. Honestly it's pretty difficult to comprehend spending $5,000 on the Speedy with these two alternatives.

I just picked up one of these and did an unboxing too. It was a real pain in the ass to film as well with the size of that box. I had to have the camera way back but it worked out haha. What great packaging though! I don't think I'll ever flip that bad boy. What an absolutely stunning piece.

Very jealous, this is THE grail.

Great review. For my taste, walked the line perfectly between recognizing the history of this but still pointing out the attributes that might not make this the watch for everyone. I think it's stunning, and it used to be my grail. However, between my small wrists, not being a chronograph guy, and, when I'm being honest, preferring the modern conveniences of an automatic movement and a sapphire crystal, if I ever step up to a luxury watch, I'd probably wind up (pun not intended) getting something else. From the few higher-end watches I've handled in person, a smaller Tudor Black Bay or Ranger or an Oris Sixty Five come to mind first. Loved both of those so much more than I expected.

I recently acquired an early 1970 Speedmaster and am super stoked. Wish I had that sweet box. 😎

The algorithm brought me to this older video but just wanted to say, love the shirt. Absolutely awesome.

You can keep your Daytonas, Speedys are where its at! :D

I’ve wanted this model for the longest time! Fascinated by space, the moon, the Apollo missions all of my life I’d still love one. But watching this model skyrocket over the last several years has put it out of reach. Suffice to say I “settled” for a Bulova Moon watch chronograph just over 12-18 months ago. And WOW!!! Firstly it too got a guernsey on an Apollo mission... Ok so not officially😉 Secondly this homage is bloody awesome & stunning. For around $800 it is a damn good compromise! So I’ll just chip away, save my pennies & hopefully before too long I’ll get my personal “Holy Grail”... Great vid as always Jody👍🏼😎

Ordered mine tonight. What a beautiful watch. Terrific video, sir.

I have one very similar to this, but mine is in focus so I can see all the lovely details really crisply.

Spectacular!!!!! You must have been 🌙over the moon🌙 when this opportunity came your way..😀👽 Love the intro

Just ordered mine today in Australia, after weeks I finally decided on the Sapphire Sandwich for A$8,925 .

The most noticeable "feature" of this watch to me is how reflective the stainless bezel is. Everytime it caught the light behind your camera the entire bezel lit up like it was lume or flashing...that was really impressive. I mean it's nothing revolutionary, but I've never seen a watch change its appearance that much. Pretty cool. I actually find the dial quite busy, for some reason the chronograph hand always draws my attention. Neat story though, and super cool watch. Looking forward to the next one!

Thanks for this great review. It certainly is an impressive timepiece. If i'am not mistaken, i could see the fun you had unboxing it. Now waiting for the next one! Love the T-shirts too!

Hi, I bought the same legendary moonwatch but with sapphire glass version, almost 2 years ago and still loving it. It is a fantastic piece and has become my favorit until now. Try using it with the nato strap, it gives a kind of special tactical look on your watch.

Great use of "Walking on the Moon" by The Police! So appropriate!!! LOL Love the watch! My all time favorite and the one I cherish and desire over all watches! 3-5 grand is currently out of my budget but who knows, maybe someday! Thanks for the lovely review!

Wonderful, entertaining review! After owning over 50 affordable watches over the past three years, I have decided to take the plunge and get a Speedmaster to see what all the buzz is about. In fact, I'm sitting here waiting for the UPS truck right now -- I am very excited!

I have loved my speedmaster, got it for myself for my 25th Birthday. Saving currently for a tudor blackbay

Just added an Omega Rally strap and deployment buckle to mine. Transforms it wonderfully 👍🏻

Great unboxing, I have a Seiko “Pogue” which was the first automatic chronograph in space, not as iconic as the moon watch but it will do for now

Rightly said you buy the story and not just the watch...love that clasp...wow Sea Dweller up next...super excited...

My friend has the version with the sapphire crystal with open case back. His movement (co-axial) is beautifully finished. I also believe it's a column wheel based chronograph. I enjoyed the video.

Yes, a Speedy for the chanel I am so glad. BTW I have an ck2998 and I think you will love your Speedy

This is your best review. Thank you Mr X

My first hesalite scratched like a sob, but I'd learned a bit by the time I had my second. I find that I'm incredibly quick to move my left arm away from doors or any other potential scratch demons. Now, I find that I can keep a hesalite crystal like new for quite some time before scratch remover is necessary.

Terrific review as usual! Love the understated, elegant simplicity of this watch itself. The contrast between it and the ostentatious packaging is almost jarring. It's a tool watch with amazing provenance. It's the history which sells this watch, and the reason why I own one myself.

Beautiful finishing!!!! A gorgeous piece.

The reduced is my grail, great review!

Got the Omega Seamaster planet Ocean. Rarely use it. It's so special. Maybe some day i'll get the Speedmaster too,but I'm asking for too much i know. Thank you for this awesome video.

A beauty. Great review. I prefer the gray and red Mark II reissue. Cheers.

I've got an speedy 1152 in silver. More practical as an auto with a date. Great size, and much more affordable on the used market. Worth a look. As much as I'd love a MOTFM, unless I win the lotto I would end up sleeping on the couch.......actually probably in a tent in the backyard.

I have the Dark Side Of The Moon (all ceramic case), I don't wear it often but every time I do everyone loves it...I want to pick up the Grey Side version at some point but it is way down the list of purchases,

Hiya , the Seiko 7A28-7120 look's oddly similar , finger set and dial overall . Very nice .

Great Review. I have this exact same reference. It's a great watch, I love it. Although, as you said, It does have some drawbacks. But I think that they just add to the allure of this great watch. Lovin' the Tee, as usual. Can't wait for the next one.

hi, been following your channel for a long time now. awsome content. can you please do video about how you got into collecting watches.

im lucky enough to have this exact model and the box is bloody massive, but everything is real quality. its a grail for me and i have owned it for the last 2 years or so and still love it.

For sport watches, hacking does make more scene, more so a chronograph. It's nice to see the chrono sec hand runs in sync with the sub sec hand for precision. Also, lateral clutch has more wear and tear, and, need to mentioned that the chrono function should not run continuously. In price comparison, the seiko 8R48 has a column wheel vertical clutch, and, the unique 3 pointed hammer and heart-shaped cam ensures the perfect synchronization of the hands flyback function at pin-point. My srq031 which cost less than 3k has Zaratsu finishing, and, it's accurate to 3 spd. The 2mm protruding glass, interestingly, makes the watch looks compact (30mm dial). The fine soft cordovan straps wears so comfortable. I like this better than my daytona. Just stunning 😁

That's a beautiful watch, I love it, but I'll have to do with my Seiko SND367. Besides, if I leave my glasses off and squint it almost looks the same....but not really.

What you describe as the "decorative giant case back" is in fact a decorative paper weight for ones executive desk. Also, after a recent price increase, the moonwatch as reviewed is now £3,680 Pounds Sterling in the UK. Still tremendous value.

One of my favourite watches of all time. The MKII pro is actually my favourite - the moon watch that never made it to the moon. Omega had addressed some of the issues with the original watch design for space use but NASA couldn't be arsed testing it and stuck to the original.

was in hong kong 15 years ago and got a surprisingly good copy of this for £20. ok the lume is not good the small dials don’t work and as for water resistance 👎, but it has a jewelled automatic movement which also hand winds. is still accurate and it’s never let me down. unlike more expensive watches i have bought. it would not have survived a moon mission but at my age neither would i

Love the box ......Gets you thinking "Did I misclick on a kitchen clock" ? lol

You should do a side by side with the Omega and Bulova Moonwatch.

I haven't got the moon watch as i wanted a date on mine but i have just treated myself to a speedmaster. Loving it and i think its just as good as a Rolex Daytona. I have a 1997 blue dial seamaster for my everyday watch and the speedmaster is my posh watch for special occasions.

I own the hesalite speedy pro and i love it, By the way all speedmasters worn during the apollo misions were the cam operated ones.

I almost bought one back in the 90s...Back then it was less than USD1000! The little regrets of life...

I had no idea this was a grail watch for me, until I got one on my wrist. I own a couple of DeVille's and a Seamaster, but to "complete" my collection I need a Speedy. I've auditioned both the sapphire and the Hesalite models and for me it's no contest. I understand sapphire is more practical, but if I wanted practical I'd get a quartz Seiko and be done with it. I hear from an AD that they may be upgrading the movement. If true that's going to make these 1861 movements much more valuable.

Please do a review of the best affordable Speedy alternative: the SWATCH NIGHTFLIGHT! Such an understated piece.

Ah that's one of my favorite Police songs! You should start doing wrist-checks before you get into the review :) nice as always!

Nice watch! I bet it would take some time to learn and understand the tachymeter function?

I believe there is a sapphire crystal option...nice though the hesalite looks I'd gladly forego a smidgen of originality for way more practicality

Awesome vid. I'm SOOOO torn between this watch and the regular Omega Speedmaster DayDate. I like the story behind the moonwatch but I also prefer automatics and dates on my watches.

That intro song. Well done sir !

Properly LOL'd at the end, ya wee cheeky dastah! 😁

Still want this... baaaaad

This is probably my favorite chronograph; it's stripped down to it's bare essentials, with no detail on the dial that's not planned and thought out to make it clearer and more usable, and the bracelet is amazing. Really, the only knock on it is the water resistance; at over $3,000, I'd expect it to at least have 100m.

Lovely watch, congrats to the owner...

Can’t wait for the sea dweller review, thinking about buying one

How about taking a look at the Bligher Bathyscape homage, that would be nice! Love your videos, and the fact that you also look for “most watch for the smallest price “

I wish you played "fly me to the moon" by frank sinatra for the intro!

Beautiful but i think i’m gonna look for a second hand speedmaster reduced as I prefer an automatic movement & i’ve got skinny wrists. Good review! 👍

My weist under 6.5 inches how would the professional fit on me would the speedmaster reduced wear better

This is my grail watch and one day I will own one. In the meantime have you ever thought about doing a video for homage versions. There's a few nice ones out there from casio, Seiko and citizen which have their own take on the speedmaster. Interestingly, up until a few years ago all those makers offered fairly close matches which are now discontinued. I wonder if omega threatened legal action which caused them to diversify to the current offerings.

i had thought this watch might be my retirement gift to myself, but Hesalite and not automatic pretty much makes it a no-go. I have to admit you make the vintage distortion more appealing than the other kind.

I've been debating for years over getting the Omega Seamaster or the Moon watch (the real one! With the hesalite). Still can't make up my mind.

Does the book come with all moon watches? as I am looking at getting one soon and would prefer the book

Great review. Thanks!!

Can you tell me where you bought your automatic watch winders from please.I'd like to get some for my watches. I've never seen them before. Very handy.

Nice review Jody overall, agreed you are buying a story and history. 👍

FINALLY after all these Chinese $50 dollar watches an actual moonwatch! :-) What would you consider as alternatives for this Speedy and in this pricerange? (I'm considering to buy the Speedy (Sapphire Sandwich) version but still in doubt.....are there better alternatives?)

Love the Speedy Pro, wish I had Mister X's watch collection

Good review, Jody. Can't say I'm over keen on vintage watches. Terrific heritage and we'll presented all the same. I bet you're tempted to keep this watch from Mr .X. Lol .Best wishes from Adrian in Sheffield England.😀

I have the feeling that we know Mr. X...

i got my speedy as a gift today how can i telll if its crystal ir plastic ?

Can somebody please help me. What exact reference Speedmaster did Jack Swigert use to time the 14 sec burn? Can’t find it anywhere. Thanks.

On my bucket list

Wow. Nice watch. Great video.

Love the intro song hahah !

For the price of this watch it should come with a life’s supply of PolyWatch scratch remover.

You should get the Bulova Moon watch in for review too! Not on too many people's radar, it seems.

The Omega De Ville Tressor (25200bph, 60 hrs power reserve chronometer) is an example of a fine watch. For a connoisseur, A CENTRE THREE HANDS manual winding mechanism is the best of watches, with long minute hand, and an even longer second hand. Usually in Patek or Lange, we only see two hands or sub second hand manual winding watches. They reserved the CTH for their finest pieces. All good watch maker must have this caliber in their stable to be considered good. This kind of watch is very rare in the Swiss industry. Try find one in a Rolex and see what you get? But, strange, the Japanese made this kind of watches long ago, and, it seems like only Gerald Donovan who is aware of it, haha....For the vintage, you can even find the CTH manual wind done in 36,000 hi-beat, commonly found in Grand and King Seiko. For new GS, there's the SBGW series, the latest being the SBGW231. With 24 jewels, 72 power reserve, and mine is accurate to 1 sec in 3 days. And, the finishing is better than my Nautilus, both inside and out, including the finishing of the mechanism. But, the Nautilus, being auto, is not a True CTH. For a budget CTH, there's the Orient Monarch. It's specs are similar to the Rolex 6694, only that it top the Rolex with hacking function. The basis of a good auto mechanism is a good manual mechanism. Collecting watches is so much fun if one understand this basic principle.

Man on the fooookin mooooon :D

Jody, I know you, like me, are a fan of Casio. The Speedy isn't happening for me now or in the future (I'm just being real), so I fed the endless cravings with a Casio MTP4500D. It's a watch filled with pros and cons and needs a good review on KZfaq. I know just the guy to do it too! At $40US on ebay, it won't break any bank either.

Next to the bond seamaster professional and the Orange planet ocean is this one of my favourite Omegas :), no money for both of them do ( broke highschooler 😁)

Love the Speedmaster. Too bad this one wasn't part of the giveaway week....

Requesting Bulova Lunar Pilot review/comparison, please ;)

Man I want one of these so bad....

What´s the difference between the 005 and the 006? (last 3 Digits of the reference number)

Really wonderful watch - and I'm verly lucky to own one. Wearing it on leather in winter and on the bracelet in summer - and I have a Sinn 556i for the rougher moments in life.

Great vid ☺

Not purchased an Omega since 2001. Have been on the seiko, timex and Vostok journey with a handful of random Homage watches along the way. Have decided to just go back to one Onega purchase per year. Can you help me with your recomendación of trusted preowned retailers to start me off ?

I'm conflicted when it comes to value of Speedy Pro: antiquated movement, plastic hands, so-so bracelet and surprising thickness for an manual on one hand. On the other same 3500$ buys you a IWC Mark XVIII with a (beep) ETA2892 or SW300. Or a Panerai with modified Unitas, but we all know "Paneristi" is Italian for "Makes bad decisions".

If you want one to be authentic as possible you need to buy the new one with the 321 movement. Also has the Beige lume instead of the green. And the original dot over 90. However its about 12 to 13 grand as opposed to 4 to 5.

Cool Swatch!

There are tons of Submariner "homage" copies. I can easily find nice looking copies of Seiko 62mas, Tuna, Marinemaster. I just got myself a bronze (!!!) 6105 copy from FiftyFourWatch. Anyone know of copies of Speedmaster? I know there are some designs "inspired" by it, but I am talking about exact copies. Obviously, without the logo.