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Which Speedmaster with my Moonwatch?

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What would you do?

I would like to have one special Speedmaster with my ”basic” Moonwatch Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005.
I’ve seen and experienced Apollo XVII, Speedy Tuesday and Ultraman... not for me. At the moment I have two options:
Speedmaster Apollo 8 Dark side of the Moon or the Apollo XI 50th Anniversary Speedmaster, which is possibly two-tone version. This is something that I am not sure if I like (TT)... waiting for the pics.
Snoopy or Alaska would be also great, but just too expensive. And pre-owned special watches might be problematic.
I want to limit my Speedmasters in two, so which Speedmaster would you recommend next to my classic, The Moonwatch (current version) which I have?
Any Apollo 8 -owners?
 
stevec14
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Apollo 8 is very nice. A bit bigger than the Moonwatch though so may want to try on.

Have you considered a CK2998 or a 60th anniversary speedy? Both smaller but lovely. I’ve had both but only have the ck2998 now and love it.
 
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I love the Apollo 8, two thumbs up 👍👍
 
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Apollo 8 is very nice. A bit bigger than the Moonwatch though so may want to try on.

Have you considered a CK2998 or a 60th anniversary speedy? Both smaller but lovely. I’ve had both but only have the ck2998 now and love it.

Thanks for your thoughts!
I think I like the bigger size (I have one smaller GS)—I have the 60th Ann. Seamaster so maby too close... even though they might work well together!
 
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Why not a FOIS? Same bezel so visually, same size.
 
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S.H. S.H.
Why not a FOIS? Same bezel so visually, same size.

Under 40mm; it’s smaller when comparing to this Moonwatch that I have and maby the steel version is too close to this visually... but: the gold version is visually interesting... but... it’s gold.
 
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Depends what you are looking for. Are you into space-related watches for collection or more about aesthetics ?

I really dig commemorative watches and the first one I bought is the Apollo 11 40th.

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Depends what you are looking for. Are you into space-related watches for collection or more about aesthetics ?

I really dig commemorative watches and the first one I bought is the Apollo 11 40th.

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Great looking watch!

I am looking for Space-related watches—there are so many options to choose from.... so also visual elements are crucial.
 
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Can't go wrong with the Apollo 11 35th Anniversary edition but then I am biased.
 
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NickC NickC
Can't go wrong with the Apollo 11 35th Anniversary edition but then I am biased.

That is a very stylish and unique Speedmaster!!
 
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I also like what they did with the Apollo 11 20th anniversary, just the engraving on the side of the case "Apollo XI 1969" on a standard moonwatch...
 
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I quite like the 3592 apollo 13. The colors match the aging tritium color.
 
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Worth looking at the Apollo 8 DSOTM thread here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-dark-side-of-the-moon-apollo-8.81819/
Many opinions and some images of it on different straps.
I don't own one but tried it in the flesh and really like it but in the back of my mind there's a concern that the colour scheme (i.e. yellow contrasts on dial and strap) restricts in terms of what to wear with it, when to wear it. A poster on the above thread swapped to a strap of black cordura with black deployant and that makes it more versatile IMHO.

You can always decide after the Apollo XI 50th launch. Apollo 8 is not a limited edition (just throttled output) so I'm sure you'll still be able to order one then.
 
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queriver queriver
Worth looking at the Apollo 8 DSOTM thread here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/speedmaster-dark-side-of-the-moon-apollo-8.81819/
Many opinions and some images of it on different straps.
I don't own one but tried it in the flesh and really like it but in the back of my mind there's a concern that the colour scheme (i.e. yellow contrasts on dial and strap) restricts in terms of what to wear with it, when to wear it. A poster on the above thread swapped to a strap of black cordura with black deployant and that makes it more versatile IMHO.

You can always decide after the Apollo XI 50th launch. Apollo 8 is not a limited edition (just throttled output) so I'm sure you'll still be able to order one then.

Thanks!!
 
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queriver queriver
If Snoopy and Alaska are too expensive, you'll be shocked how much these cost and they don't come on the market often. The alternative is to modify a Speedy with a Mitsukoshi dial and handset but they are getting harder to source too.
Recent sale of genuine Mitsu on OF: https://omegaforums.net/threads/omega-speedmaster-professional-3570-31-mitsukoshi.91387/

Wow... This Mitsukoshi is also at that pricepoint—I missed that... I feel very uncomfortable paying that much for a steel Speedmaster.... I have some special PM watches and now I have boundaries for how many that expensive watches is reasonable to own in a collection.
 
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Under 40mm; it’s smaller when comparing to this Moonwatch that I have and maby the steel version is too close to this visually... but: the gold version is visually interesting... but... it’s gold.

True that. But I feel they are also quite different. I own the FOIS and absolutely love it. It is a bit smaller but that together with the design in general makes it look more vintage and dressy if you know what I mean. The "regular" speedmaster looks more rugged and less dressy. I would not wear it with a suit for example, but the FOIS works great for that with a nice leather strap on. So depends what you will use it for and what else you keep in your watch box 😀
 
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