What is a Moonwatch?

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1. What is a Moonwatch?
2. Will the Moonwatch be discontinued?
3. How did Speedmaster become Moonwatch?
4. What is the best Moonwatch?
5. Do Omega Speedmasters appreciate?
6. What watch do astronauts wear today?
7. What is the difference between Speedmaster and Speedmaster Professional?
8. Is Omega same level as Rolex?
9. What's the difference between a Speedmaster and a Moonwatch?

What is a Moonwatch?

The manual winding Speedmaster Professional or "Moonwatch" is the best-known and longest-produced; it was worn during the first American spacewalk as part of NASA's Gemini 4 mission and was the first watch worn by an astronaut walking on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

Will the Moonwatch be discontinued?

Swiss watch manufacturer Omega has announced the discontinuation of the Speedmaster Moonwatch on Janu. ... Why the current Moonwatch models have been taken out of production and whether there will be successors to the references 311.30. 42.30.

How did Speedmaster become Moonwatch?

The Omega Speedmaster may exemplify the greatest second act in the history of watches. Having originally been designed as a racing-chronograph, the watch would later find its true calling on the wrist of NASA astronauts as America developed a daring plan to be the first nation to put men on the Moon.

What is the best Moonwatch?

When someone who has an interest in space exploration and cares for the first watch worn on the Moon story, one of the regular Speedmaster Moonwatch references might be the best pick.

Do Omega Speedmasters appreciate?

It does not matter if the watch is brand new and never worn. ... Generally speaking, the most popular Omega watches such as the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional and Seamaster steel tend to lose between 20-30% from the retail price.

What watch do astronauts wear today?

The current version is the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Chronograph (Ref. 638.10. 11) with Valjoux movement, introduced in 2003. It has been used by Russian space travelers for more than 20 years — at one point even as a makeshift hammer (after a cosmonaut had forgotten his tools on the ISS).

What is the difference between Speedmaster and Speedmaster Professional?

Diameter. First of all, the size of the watches differs from one another. While the Speedmaster Pro measures 42mm (diameter), the Speedy Reduced is a tad smaller at just 38.5mm (and not 35.5mm as the Omega website states — don't ask me why).

Is Omega same level as Rolex?

While Rolex is pretty even with Omega in some domains, their materials and craftsmanship arguably are on another level. With that being said, I can see Omega watches as a slightly more logical deal for most consumers. Most people are looking for an amazing watch that is well built and resilient.

What's the difference between a Speedmaster and a Moonwatch?

They advertise these watches as “Moonwatches” as well. Although the Omega Speedmaster Reduced is a very nice watch, it is not a Moonwatch. Just like the Dark Side of the Moon is not a Moonwatch. And that's in spite of the fact that even Omega “brand” it as a Moonwatch.