Moonwatch Dials: The Most Expensive Book I’ve Ever Bought

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Robert-Jan

·Jun 16, 2026·#SpeedyTuesday

It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for the Omega Speedmaster, and over the years, I’ve collected several of them. But beyond the watches, I also find myself collecting Moonwatch-related items, such as old catalogs, pins, pens, boxes, and books. To date, the best book on the topic is Moonwatch Only. From the […]

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Fallout Boy

·Jun 16, 2026

"price is what you pay - quality is what you get " (Buffett) congrats!

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Jun 16, 2026

Those photos have to be exquisite! The Moonwatfh Only book is outstanding and betting this is worth every penny to get lost in the pages for a while. Great acquisition!

 

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97TJ

·Jun 17, 2026

Most expensive book I've bought so far was $350 bucks, but it's a vellum encyclopedia in Latin from in 1665.

 

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Aludic

·Jun 17, 2026·@SpeedyBirthYear

Having seen this book myself in real life; it is indeed an exquisite thing. That said, personally I couldn't bring myself to spending that much on it, though.

 

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zinterz

·Jun 17, 2026

I found out about this book a few months ago. I'd absolutely love to own it, but to echo other opinions... justifying that much money on such a book is very hard to do. Maybe a lottery win would change that (it absolutely would, there's no maybe about it).

 

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Gubbo

·Jun 17, 2026

Does it come with a moonwatch dial?

 

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Lu..

·Jun 22, 2026

I thought the Moonwatch Only book was expensive....but this is an impressive publication...fine craftsmanship....definitely the crown jewel for aficionados home library...

 

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YY77

·Jun 22, 2026

Lu..

I thought the Moonwatch Only book was expensive....but this is an impressive publication...fine craftsmanship....definitely the crown jewel for aficionados home library...

There's also the Magister Speedmaster book by Andrea Foffi which was more expensive than MWO (€400).