Moonwatch. Necessary for every “true” collection? Or the “basic b*tch” of the watch world?

I love mine cuz of the beautiful movement, beauty is in the eye of the beholder…

Each of us collect these trinkets for some apparent reasons and I sure won’t knock someone taste even if they Love a “Camry” …

I agree, its not unique anymore. Ppl want them because others ppl want them. Dont get me wrong, i think its nice watch, but geez... Its like 100 ppl every day says that its a dream watch for them... Its more like a grail watch for those who start with watches. Nice story, they were in space, but we all heard that million times. People should really start creating their own style and taste.

Oh. I want an Alfa too. 😂

It's a cool classic. I never see them in real life. The Rolex Submarine is the basic b!tch I see them almost daily when walking around.

People want it because it’s ‘iconic’. I don’t really care about the history as I’m not into space and all that. But I respect the achievements.

I wanted it because it looks cool with the sapphire sandwich. I love the bracelet on the new ones too.

To answer your question, I think people call it a must-have as it’s one of a few luxury watches with so much historical significance. But nobody truly looks down on anyone who doesn’t own it. It’s more of a cliche type thing.

Its cool and an icon for sure but is there such a thing as a true collection?

Just buy what you like and F everyone else.

I’d love to be the basic B if it meant I could own a Moonwatch

"Is the Moonwatch a necessary add to have a complete collection?"

No single watch is necessary to have a complete collection unless you are being literal in your use of the word "complete." Everyone should buy what they want according to individual taste.

Or is it just the “basic b*itch” of watch collecting (unoriginal and boring) hanging on to its “history” for cashet [sic]?

It is not a basic bitch watch.

While some may consider it to be "hanging on" to its history, that history is an essential element of its appeal. Just because you are not interested in its connection to the lunar landings doesn't mean others don't consider it important. There's a significant population who are really into space, space exploration, lunar landings, etc. I'm not sure where you live, but there's a sizeable market for NASA and replica space program merchandise in the USA. If you don't get that connection, then you will never understand the appeal of the Moonwatch.

And the Moonwatch seems to be selling well even 50+ years later, so Omega must be on to something. Perhaps there will be a point where the lunar landing connection no longer matters, but we haven't yet reached it.

And when we do, the Moonwatch isn't the only Speedmaster available.

Full disclosure: I DO NOT own a Moonwatch (or even a MoonSwatch), nor do I particularly want one. I do own a first generation X-33 among other Omegas and consider myself a fan of the brand.

if you go see Chumbawumba, you sure as hell better hear Tubthumping. It is okay, to be both basic and awesome at the same time. In this case, neither are true, or both are true depending on your point of view. I love mine (not surprisingly) for the same reasons @Ichibunz said. Ignore the noise, wear what you want.

If speedy is the basic bi*ch then what do you call a submariner 👀

Love them both thou

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All watches and like any other accessory, are dispensable. Several decades down the rabbit hole have taught me to only keep pieces that I really love and to ignore the tastes of others. However, the Omega Speedmaster Professional is a piece that every time it has left, it has returned. Not having it gives me an irreplaceable emptiness (4 iterations), just as it does with the Rolex Submariner (also 4 iterations). For my taste, the two most versatile watches I have ever had (there have been hundreds) and candidates to have forever. In my humble opinion, it has become cult mainly for 4 reasons: 1) Thanks to the good experience of collectors and fans during the almost 70 years of existence. 2) Great advertising of the brand (Moonwatch... blah, blah, blah) 3) Hype from speculators and 4) Snobs who buy watches based on the opinion of others. My recommendation is: Go to an AD, try it on and if you love it, buy it; If it bores you, you sell it. If not, there are thousands of pieces waiting to occupy that space, but not any essential ones.

We're all obsessed to an extent over material stuff. Not being basic was never an option here.

If you like it, buy it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

It's for your wrist, not someone else's.

*starts to pick up pitchforks and light torches*

A beautiful watch with great history, however imo doesn't make it a "must have"; to paraphrase, I actually don't think there's a watch that's a "must have". The "must have" cliché to me is more of a marketing trick.

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Well said.

They are definitely not required for all collections - that is just a derivative of the cost. Watches are unnecessary items in most people's lives and in the rare case someone does need a watch a cheapish quartz would do the job. Thus nothing north of $100 is necessary. Not all that many people are capable or willing to spend Omega money on a hobby item.

But it is not a basic bitch either. Just because a lot of people own speedies does not mean they are unoriginal, they are just common among watch enthusiasts - a lot less common among the general public. In the car analogy perhaps more like a Porsche 911 than a Toyota: rare in general, but in the limited crowd of supercar owners common as muck. I rarely see them IRL, but I do see them occasionally, other supercars I never see anywhere. I do occasionally (not often) meet people IRL wearing a Rolex or Omega, but a Patek Philippe or AP - not so much. [Watch enthusiast meetings do not count.]

Okay, yeah I think we’re loud and clear that nobody needs a Moonwatch, but what about the obligatory Konstantin Chaykin? Weddings, funerals, board meetings . . . Man, this watch can do it all! 😂

I think it’s great timeless piece like the Rolex submariner blue dial two tone bracelet, but I’m to broke to get either one, I can admire them, watches are a wonderful tool to have, & to collect, watch crunch is a wonderful site to learn about watches and the people that are passionate about their collections love the pictures and the stories behind each one

Nothing like an Alfa. An Alfa is considered a motoring rite of passage due to the charm, crappy QC and expectation that it will always be broken. Omega does a quality product.

It's more the Audi of the watch world, something well made, generally appreciated but a tad obvious.

I’ve always had the mindset to buy/collect what you like, not what everyone else says you need to have in your collection. Unpopular opinion: I don’t like Submariners. So I won’t add one to my collection. Don’t like the Speedy then don’t buy one. Simple as that

I think that Submariner is the most basic of all bitches. An icon, sure, but too flashy nowadays.

Speedmaster has long been a darling of the watch world, because it doesn't look that special, but its history is more special than of the Sub.

Of course, if everyone has one, its cool gets diluted. If you consume all of Omega's marketing, you'd say they're milking the Moon so much you'd think it's really made of cheese.

But it hasn't become bloated, and that's good. If people find balance - neither worship, nor hate - there will be just the right amount of love for it. Yes, it's only perception. The steel doesn't care.

Hope it's not requisite. I'm oddly not a big fan of chronos. And as much as I love the rich history of both Omega and the Moonwatch, it seems a well-trodden path. Personally, I like moe novelty, like a CW Bel Canto or something. So easily distracted...

The latter.

I can agree with that in a "know the rules before you break them" sense. And to be clear I'm not against mechanical watches or even luxury watches.

What I'm skeptical of is that kind of sneakerhead mentality that you have to cop something because it's "iconic" or represents a certain category, or having one to wear and one to keep, and that's what makes you a "real" collector.

I must be walking on the broke ass side of town. Hardly ever see them

I must be in the country-side as I’ve never seen any Speedies in the wild.

The online watch community is a bit… inwards looking.

So yeah, I’d vote “necessary in a collection”, but only at some point on the watch journey and assuming you dig the style. It’s a classic for a reason.

But doesn’t mean classics can’t be moved on. After all, there are so many classics and most people can’t afford to own them all at the same time…

For a moment I read it wrongly as MoonSwatch 😂