A Question From A Reader: “Which Modern Speedmaster Is Closest To The Original Moonwatch?”

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Robert-Jan

·Apr 12, 2022·#SpeedyTuesday

We receive quite a number of questions regarding the Speedmaster, and some of these messages are very similar. One of the recurring questions we receive about the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is in regards to its Moon heritage. One of the Fratello readers asked us the following question: Which modern Speedmaster is closest to the […]

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cvalue13

·Apr 12, 2022

Oh boy, here we go…

 

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savka

·Apr 12, 2022

cvalue13

Oh boy, here we go…

Live image of me resisting the urge to say "MoonSwatch"

 

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Watch my Whisky

·Apr 12, 2022

This should be a nice thread.

 

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matlt

·Apr 14, 2022

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/romain...atches-stratospheric-prices-galactic-novelty/
The only true moonwatch

Great article. The identify between moonwatch and speedmasters always seems fuzzy. I wonder how long the new line continues to be called a moonwatch, especially if not getting certified by Nasa becomes the norm

 

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SlCKB0Y

·Apr 15, 2022

It’s not even really debatable … it’s the 321 Ed White. Caseback and Bezel and crystal material aside, it is the closest modern Moonwatch to the refs that actually made it to the moon.

And before someone even pipes up with 3861, it’s movement has changed too drastically from the 186x to be considered merely an evolution (like 861 -> 1861). Plus it’s not flight certified so I don’t even consider it a true Moonwatch. 🍿

 

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Caliber561

·Apr 15, 2022

S SlCKB0Y

And before someone even pipes up with 3861, it’s movement has changed too drastically from the 186x to be considered merely an evolution

I mean, that's just your opinion. 😉

 

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tpetra87

·Apr 19, 2022

Anyone knows why the SI14 balance wheel on cal 3861 not black in color like other cal that using the same SI14. Merely to match the gears?

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 19, 2022

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It’s not even really debatable … it’s the 321 Ed White. Caseback and Bezel and crystal material aside, it is the closest modern Moonwatch to the refs that actually made it to the moon.

In 2022 I think the 321 Ed White is the correct answer, but the Fratello article is an update on the article first published in 2016. Back in 2016 it was more of an open question.