Worth it? My hands-on review of the Moonswatch
Is this the best thing since sliced cake? Or is it a piece of junk? I needed to find out myself. Check out the review where I talk about the moonswatch from 4 perspectives.
Wondering for people who got one, what do you think after a few days of ownership?
For people that wanted one initially, have I changed your mind?
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Captain Crunch
Co-founder of WatchCrunch; Inventor of the Zero Pass strap.
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Thanks for the video and multiple perspectives Max! For me, I believe either you hate it or you love it, you will still want one for the fun of it! Just waiting for it to come online and I will buy my first speedy (and hopefully the real one in the future!)
Hope they fix the dye leaching problem though!
I got one. It's eleven thousand million pounds if anyone is interested?
Interesting video Max - I agree that Swatch were not expecting such a crazy reaction to the launch. nice, fun watch at the list price but for me, not a queue up or pay premium piece.
Thanks for the insight.
When these were first announced I thought they looked like fun watches. But the more I saw real world pictures the more they looked more like a parody than a homage.
If it looks like plastic,feels like plastic, and smells like plastic then it's plastic. Bioceramic? Oh,OK.
And if it really is only 29 grams then it's only 9 grams over a Casio F91W and 21 grams less than a Casioak. Both are non-metal watches with more features than the Moonswatch.
The only think Omega about it is a logo and a name on the dial and crown.
I'd understand the hype more if it had been introduced on April 1st.
yes you've change my mind. not going to buy it because that plastic feel. it is fun watch im sure, but now im not really into it
Great video but missed a couple quality control issues. With medium to small wrists the velcro strap hangs out to hook on things without the velcro extending out to the end. With cheap glass they could have put a discrete guard around the diameter to protect the substandard material. The color bleed problem giving people smurf wrists. And white straps near your hands? they won't stay that way and fabric stains badly. Fancy nato straps would have been better.
The real shame is it can’t be serviced and is essentially disposable. Even if the crystal gets cracked, you can’t replace it.
Very well done video. Was planning to get one and will still do so. The fun factor is just too much to pass up.
Very well done video. Was planning to get one and will still do so. The fun factor is just too much to pass up.
Yes it's crazy how attractive it was out of the box and then how quickly I fell out of love for it. Never had such a swing in 24 hours. I think it's one thing if you are using it as a placeholder until you save up for a speedy, but if you are used to higher finished watches, this one will disappoint in the long run 👍
I want the Pluto, Mercury, or Earth version just to have a relatively inexpensive and fun watch.
Kind of exactly what Swatch is supposed to be all about...
Great videos as always!
I plan to buy 4 when they become available online:
Great video. The color comparison of some of them to macaroons is dead-on. I think they’re fun. Nothing too serious, but fun. Fun is good.
Great videos as always!
I plan to buy 4 when they become available online:
LOL I'm just like your sis. Half my energy was spent on how to work a butt joke into the title 🤣
Yes it's crazy how attractive it was out of the box and then how quickly I fell out of love for it. Never had such a swing in 24 hours. I think it's one thing if you are using it as a placeholder until you save up for a speedy, but if you are used to higher finished watches, this one will disappoint in the long run 👍
That's the troublesome part. I cannot tolerate poor finishing and/or QC.
Of course my granddaughter and grandson will be ready for watches in the next few years, so if all else fails, it goes in a drawer to hold for one of them.
I am reminded of why I haven't owned a Swatch since the 1980's. I think that as a release it makes sense for both brands. It just may not make sense for me.
Thanks mate you save me AUS $380 hmmm maybe if I'm so desperate for the moonwatch maybe spend on Chinese photocopier machines with a good feel of actual metal and real ceramic 😅
Plastic, velcrow, battery and QC issues, strange to me how many people were crazy about this. Especially considering the genuine hate for fasion watches in this community. To me this kinda shows how important brand prestege is to people
Plastic, velcrow, battery and QC issues, strange to me how many people were crazy about this. Especially considering the genuine hate for fasion watches in this community. To me this kinda shows how important brand prestege is to people
It's not about the watch, it is more about the branding, particularly luxury brands. The same could apply to a Gucci coat collaborating with Uniqlo or an LV bag collaborating with Samsonite.
Just watched your review and left a comment. Agreed with everything that you mentioned more or less, over hyped plastic watch that the flippers pushed their way to the front of the line to try and make a quick buck, so a very unorganised release from Swatch and Omega that just annoyed true watch collectors, even here in Australia.
I'll get one when I'm ready and at the price their worth or even at a discount once all the BS and hype has gone, which I think will only take 6 months or less to be honest.
Keep up the great reviews mate, I like your honest approach in not trying to sell us the watch but just give the viewer your perspective, it's refreshing to see. A lot of the reviewers do show some biased towards certain brands and I find that particularly annoying when your just trying to get some honest opinions about a watch that you may or may not want to purchase.
A very close and dear friend of mine reviews watches here in Australia, Peter Kotsa, you may have heard of him. It was for this reason we became such good friends, I found him to be honest and gives you the flaws and the potential negatives of the watch, which is something a lot of reviewers tend to overlook so as to keep favourability with the watch brand or owners. Not Peter, he's the same in person as he is on the channel. I've been trying to get him to join WatchCrunch for a couple of months and I think I've almost convinced him, I've told him it's unpretentious and there is all types of watch collectors and as far as I have observed so far, absolutely no watch snobbery, which is fantastic.
Anyway Max keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.
I got one. It's eleven thousand million pounds if anyone is interested?
I'll take two ✔
Just watched your review and left a comment. Agreed with everything that you mentioned more or less, over hyped plastic watch that the flippers pushed their way to the front of the line to try and make a quick buck, so a very unorganised release from Swatch and Omega that just annoyed true watch collectors, even here in Australia.
I'll get one when I'm ready and at the price their worth or even at a discount once all the BS and hype has gone, which I think will only take 6 months or less to be honest.
Keep up the great reviews mate, I like your honest approach in not trying to sell us the watch but just give the viewer your perspective, it's refreshing to see. A lot of the reviewers do show some biased towards certain brands and I find that particularly annoying when your just trying to get some honest opinions about a watch that you may or may not want to purchase.
A very close and dear friend of mine reviews watches here in Australia, Peter Kotsa, you may have heard of him. It was for this reason we became such good friends, I found him to be honest and gives you the flaws and the potential negatives of the watch, which is something a lot of reviewers tend to overlook so as to keep favourability with the watch brand or owners. Not Peter, he's the same in person as he is on the channel. I've been trying to get him to join WatchCrunch for a couple of months and I think I've almost convinced him, I've told him it's unpretentious and there is all types of watch collectors and as far as I have observed so far, absolutely no watch snobbery, which is fantastic.
Anyway Max keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.
Thanks for the kind message. Yes Peter and I have chatted in the comments section of our channels. I do believe he has a profile here too 👌
It’s a shame the hype beasts will have hoovered up the initial MoonSwatches; let’s hope the flippers will be left holding the bag when these watches are more freely available in a few weeks time.
Completely agree! This watch has definitely to be looked with the right mindset. I walked a couple times on the local swatch store to find them sold out also after the second batch, i'll pass next week and see if there will be some available!
I don't understand the watchnerd's hardon for weight, maybe get one of these? https://www.jomashop.com/invicta-sea-hunter-chronograph-quartz-mens-watch-32641.html
Thanks for the insight.
When these were first announced I thought they looked like fun watches. But the more I saw real world pictures the more they looked more like a parody than a homage.
If it looks like plastic,feels like plastic, and smells like plastic then it's plastic. Bioceramic? Oh,OK.
And if it really is only 29 grams then it's only 9 grams over a Casio F91W and 21 grams less than a Casioak. Both are non-metal watches with more features than the Moonswatch.
The only think Omega about it is a logo and a name on the dial and crown.
I'd understand the hype more if it had been introduced on April 1st.
If you're so into weight of watches indicating quality get this! https://www.jomashop.com/invicta-sea-hunter-chronograph-quartz-mens-watch-32641.html
Not for me. Maybe as a toy…
I was at planning to get one but dam Swatch drop the ball on that one. I be still hard to by find them watches. For something plastic not worth it. I know there about 1 or 2 good watch for that price that will out do and perform. I rather buy the real deal. Omega Moon watch case close.