"moonwatch Only" New Book

Thanks for the tip. After a little toing and froing I´ve just bought a copy for 195 pounds 😀 I didn´t feel there was too much room for manoeuvre with the price!
Looking forward very much to receiving it but I´m also a bit worried that I am going to become obsessed with Speedmasters and all their minutiae!

Is the 195 from him on ebay?

Yup

I gather from the name its Moonwatch's only, the Mark series sit outside of the Moonwatch family as would reduced, automatics etc.

Just bought it from him at £195 too 😀

Hilarious the sense of accomplishment that comes with shaving £7 quid off the price of something on a website full of watches worth thousands

In my case it's more to do with the fact I'll probably receive it quicker than if I order from the publisher !

I'm pretty tempted too, I actually own no good watch references... been meaning to get AJTT for some time, now I need that + this.

Mine just arrived in the mail today!! Fantastic book!! Congrats to the authors on such a tome 👍

Every 7 pounds saved is one step closer to the 2914 that I´m dreaming of 😀

I was really hoping that a lot of the comments would centre around how disappointing, inaccurate and overpriced the book was. Seems that's no where near the truth so now I'll have to pick on up!😉

I received the book last week and simply put, this is the new standard on watch books in general. We all know that is difficult to state with all certainty which variant of a watch left the factory as-is and which was modified (by Omega or someone else) at a later time. However, Moonwatch Only gives a very very good indication on all made Speedmaster (Professional) 'Moonwatch' models out there since 1957. Every detail is covered in its own chapter, from all the different types of movements to the packaging material. This book is the reference on Moonwatches but also should be the new standard for all other collector's books on watches to be honest. Although I love the 'The Master of Omega' book, the Journey Through Time books and the Mondani books on Rolexes for example, this book is of a whole new level.

It retails for 250 Euro and I'd say it is definitely worth it. This small investment (but relative high price for 'just a book') will prevent you from making mistakes when buying your (vintage) Speedmaster. That's worth more than 250 Euro in my opinion.

No book is free of mistakes or misinterpretation, but this book has been carefully written and put-together. The only thing I can think of that deserves attention is the fact that no-one is absolutely certain on some configurations and how they left the factory. Although these guys this a tremendous job in verifying and research, I spotted a few things that should have left a bit more room for 'interpretation'. However, only very very very minor and in the end I certainly could not have done it better.

I (we, of Fratello Watches) are currently giving one away in a raffle (see http://www.fratellowatches.com/fratello-watches-10-year-anniversary-great-giveaways/) for our 10th anniversary. If you can't wait or don't want to join, I would order one anyway if you are serious about Speedmasters.

Just ordered one up from him. 300.00US. Bought from him before. Be sure to send him a pic of you and any of his books. You will then be an exclusive member of "Club Mondanieditore". 😵‍💫