Omega Moonwatch '50th anniversary'
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I think they’ll probably risk trying a ‘Special Edition’, which will come with a new, even more massive box, containing a life-size mannequin of Buzz Aldrin and a fold-out Apollo 11 cardboard model for your lounge.
On a serious note, not a clue. They’re re-introducing the classic 321 movement, but I thought I read that wasn’t destined for the 50th anniversary model (but I may well be wrong, or too gin-impaired).
On a serious note, not a clue. They’re re-introducing the classic 321 movement, but I thought I read that wasn’t destined for the 50th anniversary model (but I may well be wrong, or too gin-impaired).
Ive been really desiring a Moonwatch for a couple of months and even tried one on for the first time on Saturday. I can afford one but I’m using it as motivation to sell some of the junk I’ve accrued and a couple of surplus vehicles.
As far as I know the modern Moonwatch is a couple of mm bigger than the original. If they made it in the original size and/or with the original movement then I’d be very interested. The special editions that they’ve realesed previously don’t really do much for me if im honest. If it’s anything like those I’ll save paying any extra premium and just get a standard one.
As far as I know the modern Moonwatch is a couple of mm bigger than the original. If they made it in the original size and/or with the original movement then I’d be very interested. The special editions that they’ve realesed previously don’t really do much for me if im honest. If it’s anything like those I’ll save paying any extra premium and just get a standard one.
UnclePat said:
I think they’ll probably risk trying a ‘Special Edition’, which will come with a new, even more massive box, containing a life-size mannequin of Buzz Aldrin and a fold-out Apollo 11 cardboard model for your lounge.
Hahahahaha, brilliant.Not far from the truth I suspect.
dai1983 said:
As far as I know the modern Moonwatch is a couple of mm bigger than the original. If they made it in the original size and/or with the original movement then I’d be very interested. The special editions that they’ve realesed previously don’t really do much for me if im honest. If it’s anything like those I’ll save paying any extra premium and just get a standard one.
The standard moonwatch is the same 42mm as the ones Neil and Buzz took to the moon. If you want a smaller version there is the first omega in space (FOIS) edition that is 39mm but that isn’t a moonwatch.
I think the modern ones are sometimes quoted as being bigger due to the added crown guards.
I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch, without making it garish or expensive like some of the limited editions.
They can make one out of melted down Saturn 5 titanium with a moon rock face for rich people.
I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch, without making it garish or expensive like some of the limited editions.
They can make one out of melted down Saturn 5 titanium with a moon rock face for rich people.
mr_fibuli said:
I think the modern ones are sometimes quoted as being bigger due to the added crown guards.
I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch,m.
The original Moon Watch as sported by Aldrin & Armstrong had the exact same crown guards as the current modern-day iteration.I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch,m.
The case size, as has been pointed out above, has also not altered either.
The 321 movement used on the moon was already being phased-out by the time Armstrong & co made it to the Moon, with the 861 movement used from the late 1960’s onwards.
Indeed, the 861 (and the current 1861 version in use today), were certified twice more by NASA, used in space many times, and are still being used up there to this day.
Omega cannot change the current Moon Watch version precisely because it is the version certified by NASA - any big change would mean it was not certified as such.
In any case, aside from minor differences re bracelet, lume & dial, the 861/1861 movement does not differ hugely from the fabled 321 movement. The most notable departure is the cam vs. column wheel actuation, which is of no practical detriment, plus a different-shape bridge here, extra jewel there, and tweaked balance & hairspring. And of course a prettier, more corrosion-resistant rhodium coating.
mr_fibuli said:
I think the modern ones are sometimes quoted as being bigger due to the added crown guards.
I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch,m.
The original Moon Watch as sported by Aldrin & Armstrong had the exact same crown guards as the current modern-day iteration.I hope they do a "First Omega On The Moon" - an accurate version of the actual moon watch,m.
The case size, as has been pointed out above, has also not altered either.
The 321 movement used on the moon was already being phased-out by the time Armstrong & co made it to the Moon, with the 861 movement used from the late 1960’s onwards.
Indeed, the 861 (and the current 1861 version in use today), were certified twice more by NASA, used in space many times, and are still being used up there to this day.
Omega cannot change the current Moon Watch version precisely because it is the version certified by NASA - any big change would mean it was not certified as such.
In any case, aside from minor differences re bracelet, lume & dial, the 861/1861 movement does not differ hugely from the fabled 321 movement. The most notable departure is the cam vs. column wheel actuation, which is of no practical detriment, plus a different-shape bridge here, extra jewel there, and tweaked balance & hairspring. And of course a prettier, more corrosion-resistant rhodium coating.
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