This is not a perfect analogy, by any measure, but (imo) it’d be like having a humvee in desert camouflage, kitted out with decorative combat armor, as your daily commuting vehicle to the office. It’s a lot.
This is an enormous watch, in a conspicuously unusual, colorful case material, with a sparkly outer-space-like dial and a photorealistic moonphase on it. Again… it’s a lot.
Not making any assumptions about anyone else, but from my own experience and what I’ve seen happen with others, I’d agree with what was said above: a lot of us get drawn into this hobby by extravagant or unusual pieces like this—the exotic coolness factor—and then, as we get more and more into watches and their tech and history, and styling, we find ourselves developing deeper appreciation for classic designs and the major milestones of horology, and gravitate toward more restrained pieces. Again, not making assumptions about you, but the worry could be that this is a great enticement watch, but that within a few months you’ll decide it’s too overstated and want to sell it to fund a “real” Speedmaster Moonwatch. If you do that, you will—almost assuredly—lose several thousand dollars in the exchange.
It’s a very cool piece—mesmerizing. But as an only watch or only high-end watch, it’s going to seem like a risky choice to many of us. …But we’re not you!
