Which book is considered the definitive Speedmaster guide?

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southtexas

·Nov 21, 2023

Hello as title asks…which book is considered to be the most accurate and complete Speedmaster book? Thanks in advance.

 

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repoman

·Nov 21, 2023

IMHO, "Moonwatch Only"

 

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Mad Dog

·Nov 21, 2023

repoman

IMHO, "Moonwatch Only"

 

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pdxleaf

·Nov 21, 2023·"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"

I'm more curious about what is the second most useful guide? The most definitive isn't really questionable, no disrespect.

 

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wagudc

·Nov 21, 2023

pdxleaf

I'm more curious about what is the second most useful guide? The most definitive isn't really questionable, no disrespect.

"A Moon Watch Story: The Extraordinary Destiny of the Omega Speedmaster" is an abbreviated version by the same authors. Maybe it is second best?

 

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Mad Dog

·Nov 22, 2023

wagudc

"A Moon Watch Story: The Extraordinary Destiny of the Omega Speedmaster" is an abbreviated version by the same authors. Maybe it is second best?

 

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Evitzee

·Nov 22, 2023

Mad Dog

It's got the all important Kung Fu Grip! 👍

 

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SpeedyPhill

·Nov 22, 2023

 

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gbesq

·Nov 22, 2023

Amazon is offering a buy three for the price of two on the Moon Watch Only book which brings the price down to $100 each if you order 3. Good time to find some fellow watch nerds and place an order.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/2940506302?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

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Mad Dog

·Nov 22, 2023

Evitzee

It's got the all important Kung Fu Grip! 👍

Yeppers…and they warned me at the vintage toy store [where I purchased that GI Joe] to not mess with Joe’s Kung Fu Grip due to the deterioration that occurs over multiple decades to the Kung Fu Grip plastic. The vintage toy store staff stated that they see quite a few Kung Fu Grip GI Joes with “nubs” for hands. Of course…when I arrived home I started thinking…I can do the old college Kung Fu Grip try with my 1861 and Omega Speedmaster placard…so that’s where that pic originated…and Joe’s hands did NOT break off…YAY! 👍

 

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FSG

·Nov 23, 2023

The best one is the upcoming version!

 

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southtexas

·Nov 28, 2023

My wife is on the hunt (for a book), and has asked me why the large difference in price between hardbacks that seemingly have the same content but different front covers? Or is it simply some stores are charging $500 while others are charging $150?

 

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Evitzee

·Nov 28, 2023

southtexas

My wife is on the hunt (for a book), and has asked me why the large difference in price between hardbacks that seemingly have the same content but different front covers? Or is it simply some stores are charging $500 while others are charging $150?

The hardcover picture is different than the slip cover picture on the 3rd MWO edition, so you are probably seeing some books with the cover and some without. The pic by @SpeedyPhill above does not have the cover on, most of the time you'll see the book pictured with the cover on, a black dialed Speedmaster. Same book.

Edited: Nov 28, 2023

 

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Larry S

·Nov 28, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

MWO, our own @Spacefruit’s Speedmaster 101, OF. No need to look further.

 

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Arancio601

·Nov 28, 2023

FSG

The best one is the upcoming version!

Is there a 4th edition coming soon?

I just wish there were cheaper options to buy in Australia. UK has the best deals that I can find for Moonwatch Only

 

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FSG

·Nov 29, 2023

Arancio601

Is there a 4th edition coming soon?

I just wish there were cheaper options to buy in Australia. UK has the best deals that I can find for Moonwatch Only

The 4th is def coming… hopefully in 2024 but no date yet…

 

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Makesbelieve

·Nov 29, 2023

Not sure about the best book, but this guy does a pretty in depth break down of the SR reference: