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Is the 2016 Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph worth the money and will it hold its value over time?

gostang9
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Hi everyone,

I am curious about your opinions.
Ok, I'm happy to give you my personal opinion.
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Is the 2016 Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph worth the money
Yes, to me it is. Watches in this price-point are as much about appearance as function.

Appearance:
1. To me, this model looks fantastic and I'd be happy to wear it on a daily basis.
2. I often wear my 42mm Explorer II and I like the size of it. I tried on this new moonphase and loved the look and the size of it. Compared to the various xSOTM models, I think this model looks better and with a better value proposition.

Functionally:
1. It has the chrono (which I personally almost never use on my Speedy).
2. It has a date function which I really wish my Speedy had, so addition of this function is valuable to me.
3. It has the moonphase, which I don't need but sure would be a cool addition. It is the "moonwatch" after all!

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and will it hold its value over time (if you buy it at the grey market)?
I buy watches to keep forever, so in my definition of "over time" I think it would definitely "hold its value".

I would not buy this watch if I planned to sell within 5 years and hoped to recoup my expenditure.
 
Foo2rama
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I love how every watch investment question brings up 911's.
 
Riviera Paradise
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The dial is gorgeous and the moonphase interpretation is very cool. I do think the new Speedy moonphase offers more watch than the XSOTM range: I see more value in a moonphase complication than a ceramic case. In terms of value proposition the new Racing Speedmasters seem to be very interesting and sit better on the wrist than the new Speedy moonphase (especially if you have a smaller wrist). If the pictures below tempt you...wait to try them on before pulling the trigger.
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Of course "value" is very subjective. All luxury watch purchases are emotional, we try and justify ourselves with value propositions, but once a given watch sings to you...it becomes pretty difficult to avoid the siren pull. One thing I would definitely recommend: DON'T settle for something lower value if your real desire is a more expensive watch. You will end up selling the cheaper watch down the road and buying the more expensive one anyway. In this case, with the Speedy Pro / new Speedy Moonphase I certainly see space for both in your future collection...but I would buy the one that has most appeal to you first.
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davidswiss
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It is quite a expensive watch with interesting details (for example the footstep on the moon). I don't know how much Omega will produce of these watches. Maybe it stops after 2 or 3 years. It could become a wanted watch in my opinion, even if it is not a LE. Maybe I am very wrong.
I think buying this type of watch as an investment is a big mistake. If you like it, can afford it and want to wear it then buy. If you're looking to invest speak to a financial adviser. New watches like everything else except London property go down in value after purchase.
 
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No kidding, although, ironically enough, the 911 has essentially now become the 928, albeit with the engine still in the back...and they're even inching that forward.
In my opinion, there hasn't been a true 911 made since they stopped making the air cooled flat six engines.
 
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I think buying this type of watch as an investment is a big mistake. If you like it, can afford it and want to wear it then buy. If you're looking to invest speak to a financial adviser. New watches like everything else except London property go down in value after purchase.

could not agree more. . .a new watch is like a new car. worth 30% less the moment you drive it off the lot. there are very limited exceptions but they are so limited as to be not worth mentioning

if you want to break even on a new watch. . buy it used like new where someone else has taken the "hit". . but even then i doubt any of these mass produced modern watches ever appreciate
 
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Riviera Paradise Riviera Paradise
...If the pictures below tempt you...wait to try them on before pulling the trigger.
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I like the overall look of this model, it reminds me of a chrono recently released by another watch company, albeit the other is a 3 register and has a waiting list... 😉
 
Owlsu
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I saw this watch in a shop window for the first time a few weeks ago and couldn't believe how small the registers looked in person. I've never seen a moonphase in the flesh before and from all the zoomed in macro shots expected it to be huge... It seemed barely even half as big as the current Speedmaster sub-dials.

It was a great looking watch and only marginally bulkier than the professional, but with how small the complication actually is I don't think I'd ever even use it in reality myself. You're paying a lot of money for what it can do and frankly there isn't really a whole look to even look at.
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fskywalker
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The previous generation moonphase is a cheaper option, which has the same case size as the regular 42mm Speedy [emoji4]


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Aronis
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Riviera Paradise Riviera Paradise
DON'T settle for something lower value if your real desire is a more expensive watch. You will end up selling the cheaper watch down the road and buying the more expensive one anyway.

Bingo!!! That is why I went with the Moonphase! The lesser speedmasters did not reach out and grab my attention. You certainly can go nuts on cost with the higher grade metals and the slice of moon rock but I like the one I got! And I use the chronograph to boot!

Mike
 
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Owlsu Owlsu
I saw this watch in a shop window for the first time a few weeks ago and couldn't believe how small the registers looked in person. I've never seen a moonphase in the flesh before and from all the zoomed in macro shots expected it to be huge... It seemed barely even half as big as the current Speedmaster sub-dials.

It was a great looking watch and only marginally bulkier than the professional, but with how small the complication actually is I don't think I'd ever even use it in reality myself. You're paying a lot of money for what it can do and frankly there isn't really a whole look to even look at.

For that matter the iPhone I'm typing this note on tells time!

Mike
 
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Bingo!!! That is why I went with the Moonphase! The lesser speedmasters did not reach out and grab my attention. You certainly can go nuts on cost with the higher grade metals and the slice of moon rock but I like the one I got! And I use the chronograph to boot!

Mike
No watch has a slice of moon rock in it.
 
abrod520
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The moon is not an asteroid.... and we should all hope it never becomes a meteorite!
 
Aronis
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No watch has a slice of moon rock in it.
The Meteorite dial is made from a solid piece of ancient, extra-terrestrial stone that has been acid etched to reveal a unique pattern on each watch.

I misinterpreted that! Salesman said it was moon rock.

Lmao!

Mike
 
Foo2rama
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The Meteorite dial is from an iron meteor that landed in Africa.
 
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I love how every watch investment question brings up 911's.

Year back my wife gave me the go ahead to buy a 911. Since our two boys were a bit big to fit in the rear seats, I opted to purchase the Cayenne S.

911 = Speedmaster 2998
Cayenne = Speedy Reduced 🙁
 
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With the prices of watches, many are limited to one or two in a lifetime. Shoot for the moonwhat makes you happy and will keep a lifetime. Kind of like a wife...
 
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Year back my wife gave me the go ahead to buy a 911. Since our two boys were a bit big to fit in the rear seats, I opted to purchase the Cayenne S.

911 = Speedmaster 2998
Cayenne = Speedy Reduced 🙁

I thought the back seat of a 911 was meant for her overnight bag and his shaving kit. Not offspring.
 
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