Show us your Speedmaster Moon

[pdxleaf]

Can't see the Apollo XI on the back but i know it's there

 

[Scarecrow Boat]

 

[FCA]

 

[Rioveggite67]

My favorite ...

 

[Zman4eva]

Mines but in black.

 

[Evitzee]

R Rioveggite67

My favorite ...

Any version of the Speedmaster date/moonphase model with the Cal 1866 is special. Whether in a steel or gold case, or with a black or creme or silver dial, it is attractive, but for whatever reasons they just aren't that popular with collectors. You get all the performance and DNA of the regular 1861 with the cool additions of a date and moonphase indication with the upgraded finished 1866 movement.

Edited: Nov 18, 2023

 

[Zman4eva]

Evitzee

Any version of the Speedmaster date/moonphase model with the Cal 1866 is special. Whether in a steel or gold case, or with a black or creme or silver dial, it is attractive, but for whatever reasons they just aren't that popular with collectors. You get all the performance and DNA of the regular 1861 with the cool additions of a date and moonphase indication with the upgraded finished 1866 movement.

Totally agree. They're one of my favorite variations of the Speedmaster. My only complaints are that the chrono hand blocks the moonphase dial and the moon itself is just a reflective circle. I would much rather they done something else with the moon (smiley face or even a yellow moon would be better).

 

[Scarecrow Boat]

Zman4eva

My only complaints are that the chrono hand blocks the moonphase dial and the moon itself is just a reflective circle. I would much rather they done something else with the moon (smiley face or even a yellow moon would be better).

You would need to go neo vintage for that special smiley moon. This 345.0809 is personally my favorite reference.

 

[Zman4eva]

Scarecrow Boat

You would need to go neo vintage for that special smiley moon. This 345.0809 is personally my favorite reference.

One of my favorite as well after I read the Fratello article. Unfortunately, it's 3x the price of the newer version. For that price, I'll opt for the Ed White 321.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-moonwatch-with-a-moonphase-a-hidden-gem/

 

[Rioveggite67]

Evitzee

Any version of the Speedmaster date/moonphase model with the Cal 1866 is special. Whether in a steel or gold case, or with a black or creme or silver dial, it is attractive, but for whatever reasons they just aren't that popular with collectors. You get all the performance and DNA of the regular 1861 with the cool additions of a date and moonphase indication with the upgraded finished 1866 movement.

All the Moon phase references in professional cases are extremely fascinating and special as well as being in some cases extremely rare because they are produced in very few pieces (36893031 is one of these).

Not appreciated by collectors?

I wouldn't say so considering the prices reached for example by 3450809 and the same 36893931.

The 357530 and 357520 are also beautiful and can still be found at "humane" prices.

 

[FSG]

R Rioveggite67

All the Moon phase references in professional cases are extremely fascinating and special as well as being in some cases extremely rare because they are produced in very few pieces (36893031 is one of these).

Not appreciated by collectors?

I wouldn't say so considering the prices reached for example by 3450809 and the same 36893931.

The 357530 and 357520 are also beautiful and can still be found at "humane" prices.

Really like those versions, especially the blue-hands one…

 

[yorkzilla]

Gene Cernan wore this on Apollo XVII.

 

[flw]

 

[mike@speedy]

flw

flw

 

[mike@speedy]

So glad have it back after full overall service at omega

 

[PecN9ne]

 

[machamp6650]

Joined the moonphase fan club. Absolutely love it since getting a blue strap, it really makes the phase disc pop!

 

[STANDY]

 

[FSG]

STANDY

Interesting adventurer combo

 

[STANDY]

FSG

Interesting adventurer combo

Wet season in the tropics

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