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25 February 2020, 11:24 PM | #1 |
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Just picked up a bracelet for my Moonphase
Visited my AD yesterday and picked up the bracelet I ordered for my blue co-axial Moonphase a couple weeks ago. This bracelet is a big improvement over the standard Moonwatch bracelet. Comes with two half-links and the clasp allows for three micro adjustments at the push of a button. I don't know why Omega hasn't incorporated this into all their Moonwatches. As for fit, it wears comfortably and is easier to get sized correctly than other Omega bracelets in my opinion. I still think there's no beating the leather strap for sheer comfort, but I need this for the hotter months and for swimming. Anyway here are a couple pics for anyone who might be interested.
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26 February 2020, 01:23 AM | #2 |
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Looks fantastic, I have the same watch and it’s only a matter of time before I get the bracelet for mine for exactly the same reason.....
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26 February 2020, 02:22 AM | #3 |
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The idea of wearing this everyday to specifically track the moon is so appealing to me.
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26 February 2020, 02:54 AM | #4 |
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It's one of those features that probably doesn't have a whole lot of actual need, but there's something really fun about getting up in the morning and seeing the progress of that little moon across the subdial.
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26 February 2020, 04:32 AM | #5 |
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Looks very good on you. My local Omega boutique only has this configuration on a strap and I've been wanting to try it on steel.
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26 February 2020, 04:37 AM | #6 |
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Unfortunately the blue Moonphase is offered only on the blue strap. You would need to purchase the bracelet separately. The black SS version has the option of strap or bracelet.
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26 February 2020, 05:03 AM | #7 |
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Thank you for the information, samson66. My next watch on the list and hope to get it soon.
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26 February 2020, 05:44 AM | #8 |
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Having both the strap and bracelet, I think I actually prefer the strap, but it's close. Love the look and comfort of the strap. The blue strap just looks great on this watch. But of course it's nice having the versatility of the bracelet. Too hot in my area to wear a leather strap in the summer, and 100m of water resistance doesn't do much good when you can't get the strap wet. Best case scenario - get both! Good luck
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26 February 2020, 12:40 PM | #9 |
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Lookin' good Mike!
Mine's on the bracelet right now, too. I especially like the three-notch micro adjust capability. How'd your AD supplied springbars compare with the originals for the strap?
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That looks great. The pivoted end links help to make it look a little smaller too.
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Looks great.
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Not sure on the spring bars. They installed it while I was there in the store so I haven't had a chance to compare them directly. I'm probably going to switch back to the strap for the rest of the winter. When I do I will post a pic. |
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Sounds like you and I stumbled onto a pair of superb timepieces Mike.
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Does the watch thinner on the bracelet than it does on the strap? I've noticed most watches do. I tried the blue on in a store and absolutely love everything about the dial, my only concern is the thickness.
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Interested in this too. Tried it on on the blue leather, but was initially not fond of the case thickness. But I really like the appearance of the dial! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Different shades of blue?
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But overall the thickness doesn't bother me one bit. I know a lot is made about how thick it is but I prefer chunkier watches. A watch like this with three subdials, seconds, minutes and hours chrono, a date feature, and of course the moon phase is gonna need to be a larger watch. Proportionally the thickness fits the diameter in my opinion. What I don't like in other watches in when the watch is tall vs it's width. Like the old Sea Dweller sat high off the wrist but was only 40 mm wide. With this watch the height seems to fit the overall size. But again, I like bigger watches so maybe I'm not the best one to ask. I like it to have a little heft and presence. It's a beautiful watch with a strong personality like all the coaxial moonwatches. I would say that unless you plan to wear this watch with dress shirts most of the time, don't let the thickness keep you from buying this watch. In the end I think you will prefer the larger size. |
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I bought mine in the January sales and I think it’s an incredible piece, if there is one extra complication that is perfect on the legendary Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch then surely it has to be a Moonphase, what makes this so impressive is the photorealistic image of the Moon on a metal disc that is so incredibly detailed it shows the Moons craters and valleys as well as the footprint of Buzz Aldrin, (obviously not to scale of course) there really is IMHO no other Moonphase watch out there that comes close. When you combine that with a METAS movement, Liquid Metal Bezel and a watch that is anti magnetic to 15,000 gauss it actually surprises me why this watch isn’t more popular. Another great feature seldom mentioned is the fact that normally Moonphase watches have poor water resistance as the Moon and date are normally controlled with vulnerable pushers on the side of the case, with this model it’s controlled by the crown and therefore has 100m water resistance. The Moonphase function itself is accurate for up to 10 years. When you consider the above and the fact that the dial is absolutely stunning I do wonder why folks pay so much more for other Speedmaster models which don’t come close.
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My black came with a bracelet I prefer the leather all my other pieces are on bracelets
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Could someone please elaborate on what a poster meant by... "The Moonphase function itself is accurate for up to 10 years."
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Here’s the relevant part of the article. Perhaps using the phrase ‘accurate up to’ is misleading but for it not to need adjustment for up to 10 years is still impressive in my humble opinion. |
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My blue moonphase says hi and congrats. OP, is that same bracelet for the Apollo XI 50th? I still prefer mine on the strap though. Eyesight so poor, have not seen Aldrin’s boot print. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I also prefer it on the strap. I have it on bracelet right now for the summer but it can't top the comfort on the leather strap. For a big watch I almost forget it is there when on the strap. But in this area it gets HOT in the summer so I needed a bracelet. Also want to be able to swim with it. The boot print is there I promise |
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