The Moonwatch With A Moonphase — A Hidden Gem

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Robert-Jan

·Apr 4, 2023·#SpeedyTuesday

For many watch enthusiasts, a watch moonphase complication is something special! It’s not the most difficult complication for brands to develop, but it’s very rewarding for the owner of the watch. A moonphase disc on a dial is a nice visual element, and it certainly suits the official Moonwatch. With Omega bumping up prices of […]

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Aroxx

·Apr 4, 2023

“With Omega bumping up prices of the regular Speedmaster Professional (€7,500 for the Hesalite version, €8,600 for the sapphire version)…”

Wait, what? Is this right? Almost $8200 USD for a Hesalite? That’s quite the increase. They just bumped from $6400 to $6600.

 

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YY77

·Apr 4, 2023

Aroxx

“With Omega bumping up prices of the regular Speedmaster Professional (€7,500 for the Hesalite version, €8,600 for the sapphire version)…”

Wait, what? Is this right? Almost $8200 USD for a Hesalite? That’s quite the increase. They just bumped from $6400 to $6600.

Yes, purchasing Omega in EU is now quite a hit on the wallet.

 

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Aroxx

·Apr 4, 2023

YY77

Yes, purchasing Omega in EU is now quite a hit on the wallet.

Is it only a EU market increase?

 

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YY77

·Apr 4, 2023

Aroxx

Is it only a EU market increase?

I think UK as well.

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 4, 2023

The range of these Moonphase Speedmasters are way under appreciated and undervalued, imo. For whatever reasons they just rate a 'meh' on the enthusiasm scale even though the addition of a date and moon phase dial is a nice complication added to the standard 1863 upgraded finished movement.

Nice Fratello article describing this offshoot line. I'm not too sure about the prediction for an eventual 3866 version, though.

Photo courtesy of Adam Lewis in Perth:
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Edited: Apr 4, 2023

 

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angschte

·Apr 7, 2023

My OB hinted earlier this year that there might be something with Moonphase coming.

Not sure though if he meant the Professional line or the 44.25mm versions.

 

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befobe

·Apr 7, 2023

These are indeed very charming... Still wondering if I pull the trigger or not on this one... This ivory dial is quite mesmerizing...

 

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Dsloan

·Apr 7, 2023

befobe

These are indeed very charming... Still wondering if I pull the trigger or not on this one... This ivory dial is quite mesmerizing...

I've wanted one of those for awhile, but I just know I'll immediately hit that gold bezel on a doorknob.

I also really love the 345.0809, which would be a birthyear watch for me. But, I suspect I'm priced out of owning one.

Edited: Apr 7, 2023

 

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pdxleaf

·Apr 7, 2023·So on and so on and scoobie doobie doo

befobe

These are indeed very charming... Still wondering if I pull the trigger or not on this one... This ivory dial is quite mesmerizing...

The moon pops more on the lighter dial. Easy to see why you'd want it.

 

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WatchTimes

·Apr 7, 2023

I love the black dial with the moon phase I just would like it more without the date...
The date hand and #s just distract you from the moon itself.

 

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befobe

·Apr 8, 2023

Dsloan

hit that gold bezel

Exact...!
And of course, the grail would be the first one... With a 1447, it's gorgeous 😜

 

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Matty1

·Apr 8, 2023

Evitzee

The range of these Moonphase Speedmasters are way under appreciated and undervalued, imo. For whatever reasons they just rate a 'meh' on the enthusiasm scale even though the addition of a date and moon phase dial is a nice complication added to the standard 1863 upgraded finished movement.

Nice Fratello article describing this offshoot line. I'm not too sure about the prediction for an eventual 3866 version, though.

Photo courtesy of Adam Lewis in Perth:
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Is that finish in the dial side of the movement typical of a 1863? I think it’s plain on the 1861.

thanks

 

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Evitzee

·Apr 8, 2023

M Matty1

Is that finish in the dial side of the movement typical of a 1863? I think it’s plain on the 1861.

thanks

The old 1863, and the moon/date version 1866, both had the upgraded finish versus the stock 1861. So, yes, an 1863 would have the same type finish as the 1866 in the pic you refer to.

 

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Matty1

·Apr 8, 2023

Ok. Great. I knew about some extra details but not the front plate (dial side) or whatever it’s called.

 

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Travelller

·Apr 25, 2023

Great article! 👍

I was fortunate enough to acquire one earlier this year - I've always been a big fan, after having "handled" one six years ago 🥰

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asloper6001

·Apr 27, 2023

Wow. Congrats, she is a beauty!