I share the same sentiments with you. I got mine recently in Vienna on a trip with my mother and she bought it for me; it’s something that has a huge sentimental value now; something to remind me of Vienna, my trip, and the bond and fun I had with my mother. People should relax and just enjoy the watch, as we all do/did when we got our Swatches.
For me the watch is all about the story. I’m quite young (teenager) and this was my first watch. I got the watch on the initial release by camping out with friends for over 20 hours and it was such a fun experience that I’ll never forget. The experience resonated with me to the point that I passed on the £500 profit I could’ve made at the time and decided to keep the watch. If it was all for the materialistic aspect of the watch, I would’ve sold it ASAP, it’s not a watch worth the price but every time I look at that watch when I wear it, it reminds me of the: crazy interactions we had in the night, Americans who were out partying coming and dancing, the rush and buzz from everything that was occurring, etc. I’m not really one that attaches experiences/emotions to materialistic things tbh but this one hit different
I agree - the Moonswatch is objectively dreadful, but my Mars model just makes me smile when I wear it. (And isn't that really what the hobby is about?)
I have the Mars model too and it's a fun watch. If these things were retailing for $50 I don't think people would really be questioning the build quality but at almost $300, well... yeah, it's the Omega branding that sells them, not the quality for sure. The dial and hands still look great at least.
I wanted a Mission to Saturn Moonswatch when they were first announced, but given the QC issues, availability, scalping, etc. I ended up getting a brand new Tissot V8 Automatic Chronograph. It was really difficult to make the case for a Moonswatch when I was able to pick up a 100m water resistant, mechanical, Swiss chronograph for less money.
I had a Jupiter for a few weeks and only wore it twice before selling it again. If they were cheaper and easier to get a hold off, I'd say the Moonswatches were a fun collectible, but being really hard to get a hold of and being too expensive for what you get, kinda leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I'd rather pay a little bit more for a Seiko or a Hamilton that you can actually enjoy for many years.
They are basically happy meal quality watches that cost a shit ton. The fact that you can get clones of similar quality (or even superior quality) from aliexpress for 20% of the retail price shows how bad they are.
Got mine just yesterday. Wanted one since it came out. The real Speedmaster is a far reach for now, but I also absoutely did not want to buy any fakes. The homages I had were nuce, but it never really was "the real deal". The MoonSwatch just nailed it for me!
I have 2 of them. SImilar to this video I bought mine in Paris with my wife. Well, also 2 of them.. THe Earth and The Moon. They didnt have Neptune of course. I think they are great and for the price point you cant beat it. It is still backed by Swatch which has been making watches for a long time and they do a great job. This is more of a collectors item and cool to have the colors and the backing of "the earth or the moon".. And for 260 bucks each you cant beat it but its hard to get...
@@desd1932 It's a real Speedmaster. Swatch owns Omega. It says "Speedmaster" right on the dial. If by "real deal" you mean it's no Speedy Pro, fine But that means anyone who has the Reduced or *ANY* automatic Speedmaster doesn't have the real deal either. You can also argue that the Sapphire sandwich is also not the real deal. The "real deal" moon watch has the hesalite crystal with a solid non-display caseback.
I received a Mission to Uranus over the holidays as gift from my wife. We enjoy the tongue and cheek humor of the name. I personally really enjoy it the way I loved my Casio's and Swatches growing up. I know it's a Quartz plastic watch but the color of it and the fun nature of it makes me smile. Personally, I love the hate it gets from watch snobs. FYI.. If you are giving that much attention and hate to to plastic watch? Well, it just says a lot more about you than the person wearing.
I picked up one just to have. I have only worn it out twice because it happened to match my hoodie and shoes. I also have the Omega Speedmaster sapphire sandwich which I have also only worn twice.
I am convinced that at least 1% of the MoonSwatch purchasers will aspire to and probably (eventually) go on to buy the real deal from Omega. Now that creates a whole new band of watch brothers for the future. And as long as Swatch keep churning out millions of them they are quids in £££££. I believe it is a win-win for all, even those who just want a bit of colour and unpretentious fun on their wrist.
I gave up 18 watches in my collection to buy the 2022 Omega Speedmaster, the only purchase I do not regret one bit. If you are a fan of a certain watch brand/model, "homage" will not do it for you.
I called the store in Miami to see if they had any in stock and the lady told me they have at least 700 people waiting there a day to try and buy them out. I wish they would just SELL THEM ONLINE so normal people, and not scalpers could get one.
The store in SF doesn't have lines anymore but there's a lot of people popping into the store to ask for them throughout the day and they sell out fast.
@@TheSlayerZachDon't go to Vienna for a MoonSwatch. Not worth it. Go to Vienna to see Vienna and buy a MoonSwatch while you're there. That would be worth it.
I don't have a moonswatch, but my love for collecting watches started with collecting Swatch Watches in the 1980s. Since I own an Omega, I really want a Moonswatch to go with it-two of my favorite brands on one wrist. You shoot some of the most beautiful content possible-I used it often at work to test the video on Laptops I repair
Having been a watch collector (from my dad to me and to my son and daughter, now) - I was caught up with all the buzzy and hoopla around the Moonswatch (like millions of others). After being very frustrated with the lines and striking out on buying even my 1st through the Christmas holidays, I basically wrote off getting one. Then, on a holiday trip to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), much like the narrator, I walked into the main Swatch store, no line and they had a good selection of Moonswatches… over 3 days, picked-up 3. Got the 4th back home in Manila. Yes - they are more “toy” than substance and, delicate too… But, they are fun and it is easy to see why there is such a fever and continued one at that till now. I liken my investment to something to enjoy over its life, which should be a tad longer than a couple of decent bottles of wine over a dinner over the course of a year. So, in short - I enjoy my investment.
I walked into the 5th Av store in NYC at the right moment and was offered a choice of 5 types, went for the Mission to Mars, it’s a bit of weekend fun with jeans and a T shirt, and I really like it…
The moonswatch got my girlfriend to stop wearing that awful apple watch all the time, and start looking at other watches. She got 1 compliment about her watch during a meeting, and things changed. I bought her a 36mm steel blue PRX she loves it. Mission accomplished!
I love watches but I never understood this massive hate on smart watches in the horological community. Even though it's called "the watch" because of it's form factors and well, because it shows time, it really is just a wearable computer. It doesn't compete with traditional watches that much and basically exists in it's own realm. I don't know any single watch enthusiast who stopped wearing their timepieces/stopped being enthusiast because of smartwatches. If other people did it, it's because they were never really that much into traditional watches or because the smartwatch provided them with functionality they needed. So why not let those people be. Apologies for the little rant and congrats to your gf. It wasn't directed at you, just wanted to share some thoughts.
I got my mission moon with a black leather strap. It is the kind of watch that shows I am into watches without the fear of getting mug in the train or scratches. It is a quartz, easy to use and wear watch.
I walked into the Swatch store in Vegas and bought one no problem. They had 5 different versions to choose from. I picked up the Mission to Mars, I really wanted the Mission to the Moon but it’s still pretty interesting.
NO i cannot get one we are hundreds of miles away we live in phoenix. AZ Vegas IS the closest one ! want to get me one ? LOL fr a swatch store the business model of selling them is stupid you HAVE to go into store and in the US there are VERY damn few of them ! they should just let the stores sell them online and to be fair make sure each order is shared equally w/ each store so randomly assign that t store to sell it they cost $260 at a swatch store + tax we HATE swatch for making it IMPOSSIBLE to get one they are assholes and NO i will NOT pay a stupid inflated price on the secondary market
I own a Moonwatch, and honestly I like the Moonswatch. I've been tempted to buy one to knock about in day-to-day. All it has done is increase interest in the Omega big brother, and that is a good thing in my eye.
I was walking by the Swatch shop in Las Vegas during a recent trip with some friends, and jokingly said "If they have the Tiffany blue Moonswatch, I'm going to buy it" - thinking there was no way they'd have any in stock. Well, turns out... I had a very similar experience to yours :-) I think as long as you know what you're getting into (flimsy plastic watch, big bright colors, etc) it's great. I've been enjoying wearing mine around the house and even out to some events -- it's just superfluous aesthetic fun, and that's why I wear watches to begin with
I really enjoy seeing all the stories of watches bought in Vegas. I feel like that New York New York shop really gets the item onto enthusiasts wrists!!!
Being a teenage kid when the first Swatch watches came out,you just can't help but love a Swatch . Anyone who was there at the beginning will agree with "it's a Swatch" you just had to be there. So of course I just had to get one , (mission to Mars)for me . And as proud owner of around 47 different swatches dating back to the first release models ,my Swatch sits with its siblings in my collection. And for all those who think it's so light it's almost not there they should try a Swatch skin or if you think it's just plastic,then try the flick flak range,but that's the point of owning a Swatch it's a 2 finger salute to every watch by every brand ever made . And besides the Swatch group owns most of the old watch brands now anyway sort of proves the point.
Damn, you brought some specific memories of my own Swatch experiences back in the late 80s. I bought about 10 over a 4 year period. The Keith Haring and Jelly editions were my all time favorites.
Growing up, it was cool to have multiple Swatches to wear to school throughout the week and this Moonswatch reminds me of that fad but with a higher price tag. The Swatch store in Houston (The Galleria) had several and after inspecting it, I could see how flimsy the construction looked, particularly the tach buttons and immediately opted against falling for the trap. If you want an Omega, just save an extra 200 bucks on top of what this toy retails and get a vintage piece. Might not be a chrono, but it will definitely be Omega 100%.
.....AND you get a good watch....not a piece of overhyped garbage... ... btw a CHRONO which ticks every second... yeah.... very useful!.. 😅 good job Moonswatch!...
@@Katzenkotze85 Moonswatch can measure events down do 1/10th of a second. It can also register split times (use the lower pusher for stopping and restarting the running chrono). It is more useful as a chronograph than the moonwatch itself.
I had the worst case of cognitive dissonance over this. First I wanted one very bad, then when I found out I couldn't get one, I didn't anymore. I told myself that is was a plastic ripoff of the real deal. But then I was on holliday in Florence Italy. I checked out the Swatch boutique on Tuesday but they were fresh out. They said that they would have some back in stock Thursday or Friday. So I went back on Thursday . My wife and daughter went to the cathedral and me and my son waited almost two hours in the blistering sun. In the end I met some lovely people in line and had a great conversation with them. Me getting the 'Mission to the Sun' wouldn't be more fitting. I guess you buy the experience instead of just the watch. Now I'm glad I bought it.
i am happy you spent a good time - i feel sorry for you, wasting 260 bucks...😅 -tell me in 2 or 3 years your Swatch is still in prestine condition and i will apologize...! 😜
@@Katzenkotze85 Why can't you be happy for someone? Is your life that miserable that you have to rain on someone's experience online? Finally, who the heck are you telling people ONLINE how to spend their own money?
@@Katzenkotze85 It’s not my only Swatch so I’m familiar with the quality. Also I collect memories instead of watches. Materials parish, memories don’t, so who cares if the watch doesn’t look new in a couple of years.
I hated the moonswatch when it came out, but after seeing my friends in person, and realizing how lightweight and wearable it is. Definitely a fun $300 piece. And the prices are rapidly dropping you can find almost every colour, other than Neptune for under $400
@@themrmarkprior Due to a dye leakage the watch was recalled. I believe some have now corrected this manufacturing error and been silently re-released though sparsely.
@@daggar98 yes you’re right, I have a Neptune and the Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase. I also have quite a few Swatches and a Limited Artist Special set which doesn’t see the light of day apart from once a year when I insert the batteries and let it run for 10 mins or so before I put them both back away. 😄
I was a Swatch-collector back in the early 90ties, so the MoonSwatch was a bit of a flashback to those wild years - small flat instead of big appartment, Miata instead of 911, craziness instead of routine. So I had to have one, my choice was the yellow Mission to Sun just to ensure I'm still alive ;))) Thanks for your great review, that perfectly points to the essence of this (S)watch!
I had the exact same experience last week in Spain. Walked in, saw the display, jokingly asked have you got any for sale, “yes, which one would you like” “you can have 3 in a single purchase”
@@lanceoa I got one, a Pluto which was the one I wanted anyway. They had Mars which I did consider getting but my wife talked me out of it. I’m not greedy so wanted others to enjoy getting one. The shop keeper was wearing an Earth one. The one they didn’t have was the Moon MoonSwatch but weirdly the shop keeper couldn’t say which she had, you had to ask do you have….
ha had the same experience in the beginning of Oct. I was with my wife in Paris and we tried a few places and couldnt touch them then we found anotehr swatch as we were walking and i was like let me just see.... and sure enough they had some.. I was able to get the MOON and the EARTH.. If they had Neptune i would have got that as well. but 2 was good for our Anniversary. I think they are great for what they are. They dont replace the real thing but they are not supposed to. But on your wrist it looks like it could be.. either way its a cool looking time piece if you are into watches (which i am). ..
I agree the detailed dial and branding is what makes it. I have one and I like it but the build quality feels like something that should retail for $50 instead of $280
The moonswatch has been described here as a 'tee shirt and jeans' watch. This got me thinking, how would watch enthusiasts describe a Rolex in terms of clothes? (Pipe and slippers maybe) Sometimes I think enthusiasts take themselves a little too seriously when it comes to watches. I've read about moonswatch quality control issues and if this is the case this is totally unacceptable. I've recently bought 2 £9.99 Casio quartz watches which are the cheapest you can get I believe. Great additions to the collection and not too concerned if they get scratched.
I've had eyes for the Jupiter since they were announced and even after hearing the negative case, I still feel like at MSRP these are a good bit of fun for a reasonable price. Not to mention that where I am in my life I'm not likely to wear an Omega on my wrist for a bit otherwise.... now the task is to find one at a sane price
I’m happy with mine. I tragically spent around 11 months to get one … but even through all the effort I invested with failed trips each time I was passing through London. When I got it, I was still happy. Often when you spend so long trying to get something, or have high expectations, you can end up disappointed. I wish the launch hadn’t been this way, but despite dealing with that rubbish I’m massively happy. It’s fun, good detail and I can wear it without worrying when travelling.
They're not that hard to get at the Swatch store near where I live now. They still sell out fast from what I can tell but not instantly. I saw people going into the store and turning them down because they were the wrong color whereas before people would instantly buy any color that was available.
I got one in July of last year at Swatch in the Mall of America. I got the Mission to Mars as well. It was between that and Saturn. My strap swap was to an AliExpress "Planet Ocean" strap. It has the Omega insignia on the buckle and it's red and black. Couldn't be a better fit. Now the watch is awesome lol
I was really looking forward to getting one, and then realised I couldn't actually get one without a long queue and getting my elbows out. Then they were going to be for sale online, then they weren't... And then after a couple of months reviewers were posting about broken watches so I thought "bugger that" and went for a Grand Seiko instead.
@@Mr-R.R. naturally, but as a watch I don't think the moonswatch really has any great qualities over most other things in the market, especially when comparing between different price points
The fact they said it would be available online but yet after a year it isn't... is disappointing. It's a marketing success but also a marketing fail as they could've sold even more. Still cool, but I've lost most of my interest in it.
I foolishly went to the London shop thinking I could just go and buy one. When I saw the chaos I just headed away and ended up at H Samuel. I was in watch buying mode and walked out of there with a Bulova lunar pilot, at only about £150 more than the MS. A decision I've patted myself on the back for ever since
I’m glad they weren’t available online, or would have bought one, but actually picking one up in a store and seeing / feeling what it was made up my mind for me. I’ll stick with the real one, which is one of my favorite watches to wear.
I managed to get the Mars watch from one of the fiat 500 tours to Cambridge. At first I found it really hard to enjoy, but I changed the strap and it’s one of my favourite watches now. If the opportunity came up to get another one, I would 100%. Got the strap from a company called Cheap Nato Straps. Awesome company.
I walked into the Swatch stores in Vienna a couple of times and asked if they have a Mission to the Moon or Mission to Mercury on stock. One day in January 2023 I held the door to the store open for a woman and she went in and asked for a Mission to the Moon. The clerk said "Sure". I thought "damn" and asked, "Do you have another one?" And he said "Sure". I love the watch but put on a black-grey NATO (Bond) strap. The 10th of a second feature on the small hour dial (right) when using the chronograph is cool!
Same thing happened to me in Vienna in early December. One other customer in the store, and I was offered the same two watches. I’m very happy with the Mercury I ended up buying.
I’ve got the mission to Mercury and immediately put it on an all black rubber strap. Definitely the lightest watch I’ve worn, tend to forget it’s there. If you don’t already have a chronograph then this is a great way to get used to the look and feel of one. Im cautious of we’re I wear this watch due to the plastic bezel and face. Overall I love it and find that the price is justifiable based on the brand and limited availability. For any enthusiasts that has managed to keep this watch over the years it will be a conversation piece.
It's only a disappointment to those who expect this to be an "entry level" Omega. To me these are fun pop interpretations of the Speedy that are very much Swatches first and foremost. It took about 6 months for availability to become reasonable but I was lucky enough to get the 4 that I want (Sun, Venus, Mars and Uranus). They're on my rotation whenever I'm in T-shirt and jeans. None of them are on the original strap and 3 of them use NATO straps to avoid scratching the lugs whenever I feel like a change.
I had some swatches before, even one full aluminum irony, these felt cheap, but never as cheap as the "Moonswatch" It's a novelty item to collect, not a watch to wear.
It brought me into the hobby. I am one of those "wear a Gshock for 20 years" guys. I love the look of the Speedmaster. I had a Swatch in the 80s in grade school. So I got it on an impulse. I had a lot of the same back and forth you did. The colors are fun, the look of it is fantastic, the feel and quality is super cheap. This is a $70 watch being sold for $300. But... I don't hate it. It made me want to find out what I like, and I'm going on that journey now. There's room for someone to mass produce a line of quartz chronographs with fun colors in anodized aluminum. The plastic just makes the whole thing feel meh.
When I saw the first pictures, I was slightly interested and actually thought about which version(s) I would want. Then as more information came out and the price was announced, I totally lost any desire to own one. Casio and Timex make much better watches for far less money.
If you are self conscious about wearing a loud watch because you are too old, you are truly old. If you are old and enjoy the fun of a bright watch that turns heads and gets fun comments (positive and negative) then you are still young. Case in point, I turn 46 this weekend and I absolutely LOVE the reaction my Neon To The Max Swatch Chrono gets me. It get comments about it every time I wear it
Bought a Saturn and Mercury 2-weeks ago. Noticed a queue forming at a Swatch boutique and I joined in for the fun of it. I must say it was a pleasant surprise to get a chance to buy them after reading about the unavailability. Overall, It’s a fun watch to own, enjoy it for what it is, and it’s the watch that my wife joined me in the queue willingly. 🎉
NO i cannot get one we are hundreds of miles away we live in phoenix. AZ las Vegas IS the closest one ! want to get me one ? LOL fr a swatch store the business model of selling them is stupid you HAVE to go into store and in the US there are VERY damn few of them ! they should just let the stores sell them online and to be fair make sure each order is shared equally w/ each store so randomly assign that t store to sell it
I have 3: the one you and Charlotte have and M2S. They’re all fun watches and exactly just that: bought them knowing they’re not going to be my beater nor better watches. They may not last that long but because they are novelty and fun watches, they’re giving me great times every time I wear then.
Thanks for your quick review. I was never planing to buy one and this review reinforced my opinion ;) it is better to save money for real deal so that the swatch group know that quality is important especially having in m8nd that each mechanical wat is a perfect example of being sustainable. All the best!
The Moonswatch is the best thing that has happened to the watch industry in the past year it reminds all of us who enjoy watch collecting the it’s a fun hobby, not financial investments. I have spent thousands on watches to include a Moonswatch but every watch in my collection was purchased to bring me joy, and nothing more watches are meant to be enjoyed, worn without concern, an not worry of a future financial return.
I did pick up a few off of eBay right after the launch. They are fun novelties and colorful. I then went on to one of our favorite Chinese websites and bought some knockoffs that look almost dead on identical with a box for 20 bucks per watch. I think the move by Omega and swatch was a great marketing ploy.
Those knockoffs are actually very far from accurate. I could point out a handful of differences that set them apart, with at least 3 issues on the box alone. At least you bought them for yourself as many are trying to sell them as genuine watches to maximise profits from unsuspecting buyers.
I have a original vintage Speedmaster Moonwatch from 1967 and think about a MoonSwatch, because I don't want to wear my vintage all day and on the other hand I like the design and with a MoonSwatch I can have both. The vintage one for special days and the Swatch for every day.
I brought my Jupiter on a trip to Europe last summer because I didn't want to worry about one of my more expensive watches... I actually fell in love with mine over those three weeks... Its incredibly fin to wear and it has held up much better than I initially expected.
For context, i live in Chile. After more than a year asking regularly over if they have moonswatches in the Swatch boutiques, and believe it or not, even the Omega boutiques where they actually put us on a list for it, two weeks ago flew to NY and as we walked around with my girlfriend we found a Swatch store in Gran Central Terminal where they had it first come first serve. We waited maybe 10 minutes as they were talking to other costumer, and then, in less than two minutes i bought the Mission to Mars. As someone that has others luxury watches, i love the simplicity and care-free usage that i can give it, which maybe is comparable as using a surf-focused watch. And i love it. Other thing that i found amazing, is that is costed us around $260 usd, and in Chile they are around (equivalently) $400i-sh usd.
I was really excited for these initially. I couldn't (still can't) afford the real thing, so this was a chance to legitimately have something with Omega on my wrist, knowing that it was just a Speedmaster-shaped Swatch. I got over it when online availability wasn't happening and rampant scalping was. With the one year anniversary approaching, I wonder if Swatch will reverse course to revive the hype...
Some of my first watches were by Swatch more than 30 years ago. I bought an omega Alaska project moon watch a few years ago. I truly think that Swatch makes some watches that are more interesting than the moonswatch. Nevertheless, they’ve hit a home run.
I felt sorry for the people paying crazy prices for them before I'd seen one. Now I have one (thanks to my amazing other half), I feel genuine pain for anyone who payed even a fraction over RRP. I'm not sure I'll ever wear it, but it's the closest I'll ever get to an Alaska Project, so I'm happy.
I got mine (Mission to the Moon) in Milan, Italy, the very day it launched, one year ago. I agree 100% on everything said, especially on the bracelet, which I swapped for a black-grey nato the week after purchasing the watch. After using it daily I must say it has positively surprised me: no evident scratches on the "glass" and zero marks on the case. One year and $250+mln in Sales Revenues and $180+mln in Gross Margin later there's no doubt it was a huge win for the Swatch Group. I would argue that it was a big win for the watch industry as a whole: lots of young people are now paying attention to something else other than the same old (overpriced) steel Submariner.
Hands down the most perfect reaction to the MoonSwatch. I just got mine last week and have been questioning my senses and instincts also, thought I had gone mad to buy this watch, then I remembered the mild panic I had when selecting a colour, then the guilt of committing to said colour, to then in a moment of inspiration say "I'll take both colours". To which the servers replies, "one purchase only". That is the world of MoonSwatch.
Bioceramic 😂 you'll be back to the store for that other colour you wanted after a year that thing be so broken down you'll have to satisfy yourself for another piece of plastic crap eh
I abandoned the queue 2 times in 2022, I figured that if they weren't giving away an authentic Speedy, I just couldn't be bothered anymore. Then last January I walked by a Swatch store in France and my wife persuaded me to go in. Bingo, they had one, just one, so after thinking hard for about 2 seconds, I bought the Sun Moonswatch, with no queues. Then I bought a second one, Earth, early this month. They are fun watches! Yes, they do feel like toys, especially considering I have a real Moonwatch and yes, the strap is awful, but they are fun to wear! I half expected random pedestrians to blurt out: "you got one!", but this hasn't happened yet.
Tell you something that could make you happier: this is a speedmaster and as legit as it gets despite the haters. Be proud of it. Im buying one this year.
Finally a video which share something else beside "its shit" or "its hype". I agree with you, this watch is nice looking entry for many many people in to watch world. Quality would be better if it was steel and glass and stuff, but thats on second rail for most. Polywatch will solve any scratches and body itself being scratched tells stories.
I have the Jupiter as well .. actually managed to get mine at a Swatch shop as well so I paid retail. Honestly, I like it. As you say .. a watch that is ‘not meant to be taken seriously’. Mostly I did tend to leave it in my watch box as to not ding or scratch it as I also noticed early on that these things are fragile. Glad I have one. If they stop producing these then it’ll be a rather interesting moment in time. And if they keep ‘em going … well .. I got an OG version :P
I have three of them (Jupiter, Mercury, and Pluto). Ther were purchased from the Fiat 500 tour when it was here in Charlotte NC. I have plenty of other watches as well so these just work into the rotation. I hold an IT job so I am not extremely concerned about getting them banged up, and one of my G-Shocks is usually on my wrist when I am mowing the lawn or trimming trees in our yard anyhow. Overall, I would say that they are probably overpriced for what they are...but I am happy to have them. Considering they were gifts from my wife and daughters, they mean that much more to me.
Yes, you caught the essence of the moonswatch. It is fun and playful, it is nice to choose and to gift it, beside owning it. And I also like to wear it (I changed the strap too) as is also beautiful due to its legendary design. We have to take it for what it is and on that, they nailed it
I managed to get my hands on the Pluto via a friend of the family who happened to work in Warsaw for a few months where the hype, apparently, was modest to non-existent - the only additional cost was shipping from Poland. It's a fun piece which I've entered into rotation with some more 'serious' pieces, all with some tongue in cheek. I agree with all that is being said - it's not a great watch by any means, but it is fun! I quite enjoy wearing it, not because of what it is but because of the journey it sent me on. I queued on the day, on several subsequent days, tried on the off chance, missed the delivery at the Geneva airport by about two hours (I really thought that was the surefire way of getting one). It's a fun conversation piece with some of the watch buffs I work with.
I was in Warsaw in November and they were readily available. There was a markup at the store and it turned me off. If it was retail, I would have bought it.
The missus never wears a watch. I have tried to get her at least faintly interested in some of the watches and brands that I like, but it isn't in her. In September of 2022, we went to Switzerland. I had told her all about the Omega x Swatch, and suddenly, something about the colors, the thematic elements, the appearance, the availability, et cetera had her going a full 180° from helping me to find one to her suddenly wanting one for herself! We got ours whilst in Luzerne and we were (pardon the pun) beyond the moon! She has the Uranus whilst I have the Pluto. I think that the bottom line, whether you're a 'watch nut' or not is that this has expanded the visibility of all Swiss brands, and I say this as now she is interested in possibly owning a ladies Tissot model. Sometimes what some consider kitch is just fun and cool to others. Great video, and while I don't give my 'Swpeedy' wrist time often, I still enjoy it.
Managed to get a Sun. Like what u said, it is so light. But the charm surpasses all my watches at that price level, Omega and Speedmaster stamps do carry weight. The best matching strap is still the original strap, just get a spare strap from the boutique if it worn down.
This is such a fun watch. Got my girlfriend, sister and her husband one and we never stop wearing them. Out of all the watches I have, I can honestly say this watch sticks on my wrist the most.
“Fuelled”, by the mass hysteria around the moonswatch and it’s “unobtainium…ability”. I found myself “forced” to choose between hesalite and sapphire sandwich! Ahhh, the genius of that Swatch group👏 At the end of the day… “A Gateway Drug” 🐥
I got the Jupiter one just a couple weeks ago when I was in Rome. I actually really like it. I don't believe it was worth almost $300 usd. I believe if you wear this a lot and want this watch to last, you have to be an experienced watch wearer. I am very conscious of wearing a piece, so it is extremely rare that I ding it or mess it up in anyway. I would get the Saturn one if they had them at retail in the states! In Europe they had every model at all the swatch stores.
I do uber eats and I am a international student in canada. Since almost a year I was walking in the swatch store when ever my food pickup or drop off is close from that store and finally I got my Swatch/Omega yesterday on 17 March 2023. To get my hands on it I had visited the store almost 20+ times. My first Swiss watch was swatch Irony 8 years ago and recently purchased Longines hydro conquest ceramic dial in black color now I have two watches mercury omega swatch and hydroconquest and I love them both❤️
I grew up in Florida. Born in 1954 I was a Space Kid. In 1969 my mom and aunt went to Europe. Mom asked me what I would like her to bring back for me. I immediately said, "Omega Speedmaster watch." The day we landed on the moon she bought one in Zurich for $155.00. I wore the watch every day until 1980 when I was issued a Rolex Sea Dweller in military service. Thereafter I always wore the Speedy in July. It turns out the watch Mom bought was incredibly rare and as I am approaching 70 I sold it to arguably the world expert on Speedmasters. Guess what I bought. Three Speedmaster homage watches, two Paganis and the Phylida with the beautiful ST19 Seagull movement. Omega in my opinion, obliterated the magic of their masterpiece. The homage watches honor that masterpiece. Omega turned a Goddess into a cheap streetwalker in every respect and that was no small factor in influencing my decision to sell my watch, albeit at an astronomical profit.
I purchased a Mission to Mars in August and a Mission to the Moon in recent days. The first one gives me some Alaska Project vibes. The other one is not as boring as I would imagine and it’s a strap monster. Yes, the materials aren’t fine. Yes, they’re quartz. But I wear them and I think they’re a lot of fun!
I was initially all hyped up and ready to get one... till I hear the horror stories of colours running and pushers falling off. Let's put it this way: if I had lots of spare cash to throw away, I'd get one or two for sh*ts and giggles 😉
I use it for travel … it’s super lightweight and don’t have to worry if I lose it or damage it. It’s just some good fun and don’t take it too seriously. But first thing I did was to change the strap to make it look half decent.
I don't expect every quartz movement to be serviceable but at least being replaceable would be nice. Obviously that's not gonna happen though when the case is permanently sealed.
I collected 10 out of the 11 (Neptune being the elusive Mission) and eventually sold all but the Mercury. I wanted them simply to pass down with my Speedmaster Pro in years to come, but I got bored of them pretty quickly and sold them on at a small loss. They are fun, and a good conversation piece, but the hype makes them difficult to obtain and enjoy properly. You couldn't be more accurate about the straps, they are dreadful and need to be replaced immediately!
The words "Enjoy the mission" on the back sum up these watches and in your case (and mine if I could be bothered to try and get one) this certainly looks to be true. When these were launched it clearly illustrated that the most basic human beings still have that instinct and that is to fight and then flip to make a profit. Some may say survival of the fittest, others may say take your time and save that pain and the ensuing visit to the hospital and/or the dentist. I still want one though even though it may end up being a scratched up pocket watch after a few strap changes.
It being soft plastic is really sad. Omega went to the moon because it was tough. I would love an Omega Speedmaster. If I am going for cheap, plastic, and quartz, I'll take a Casio.
Had my Saturn for about 6 months now. Put it on a colour matched rubber strap and the watch is a great lightweight beater. Sports, travel etc. Its so tiresome hearing people complain about quality and price.They're $250 for god sake!
I have three - Earth, Moon and *ahem* Uranus. And I find the hatred directed against them bizarre: they're just supposed to be a bit of fun guys. Also when I wear them out to my local pub where the bar staff all became watch geeks over lockdown they all know instantly what I'm wearing and want to talk about it. which sadly doesn't happen when I'm wearing any of my more expensive or horologically significant watches... Thanks for the video Andrew, take care.
The hatred is too strong, agree. But I didn't appreciate at all the contradictory statemets from Swatch CEO about bringing the people to stores to meet each other and, at the same time, boasting that MoonSwatch is more exclusive than BlancPain.
My Gf just got me the Mission to Pluto and I love it. It's by far the worst watch in my collection but it has something about it that makes me like it very much.
I do not have one, but I would absolutely love to get one, but I am also, not attempting to overcome any barriers to get one. I'm glad it is here, because it is fun, and lets people in on the hobby of collecting watches at a price point that isn't too serious. Like you said, we all need to be LESS serious about this hobby and let in some fun!
I was able to get some while visiting London. Picked up the Saturn and Mars first day, and my wife thought they were so fun that we queued up another day to get two more. A Venus and Mercury. They do feel cheap, but there's a fun aspect to that cheap. I don't put this watch on and really care about what happens to it. At the end of the day, that's what a Swatch in the modern watch world is in my book, fun that you strap to our wrist.
Hi, also collect watches. I have mostly vintage ... I wanted one of these when first launched , sadly i couldn't get one due to the high demand and the amount of money greedy scalpers were asking for it. My beautiful wife got me one for Christmas this year . I have the Mission to Mercury . Without me sounding rude you and several other reviewers go to the effort of making these great videos only to dis what I think is a great , fun ,functional and good looking watch. You chose coloured variants that may look cheap or childish or maybe just fun. I think yourself and others are putting this watch down purely because it has the Omega name on it . Personally i think its a genius marketing idea and great take on the two Iconic brands . Enjoy it or put it away or you can do what the rest have done and sell it! Hopefully at reasonable price to someone who may just appreciate it for what it is .
If anyone is interested, the store in San Francisco near Union Square gets them everyday. I joined the queue 15 mins before opening and was about 5th in line.
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I share the same sentiments with you. I got mine recently in Vienna on a trip with my mother and she bought it for me; it’s something that has a huge sentimental value now; something to remind me of Vienna, my trip, and the bond and fun I had with my mother. People should relax and just enjoy the watch, as we all do/did when we got our Swatches.
'Not a watch you'll hand down to the next generation. You'll be lucky to get it back to Omega for a battery change!"....🤣
😂… it is a worry if don’t ever wear it could last 10 years 😅
Same
Take it to omega?
@@ricardonavarrolopez2889 or local market for battery change
@@damo1061or to the swatch???
For me the watch is all about the story. I’m quite young (teenager) and this was my first watch. I got the watch on the initial release by camping out with friends for over 20 hours and it was such a fun experience that I’ll never forget. The experience resonated with me to the point that I passed on the £500 profit I could’ve made at the time and decided to keep the watch. If it was all for the materialistic aspect of the watch, I would’ve sold it ASAP, it’s not a watch worth the price but every time I look at that watch when I wear it, it reminds me of the: crazy interactions we had in the night, Americans who were out partying coming and dancing, the rush and buzz from everything that was occurring, etc. I’m not really one that attaches experiences/emotions to materialistic things tbh but this one hit different
watch is still boof
Using the same reasoning, you could buy a literal turd for $500
@@robertposteschild2353 not really but eh, if the turd has that same sentiment to you then go for it buddy. I’m not one to judge
@@Unknown-el2zk All of your arguments can be applied to buying a turd. You're just trying to back out on your words now, it's funny.
@@robertposteschild2353 since when could a turd make you £500 profit? You Tryna put me on?
I agree - the Moonswatch is objectively dreadful, but my Mars model just makes me smile when I wear it. (And isn't that really what the hobby is about?)
I have the Mars model too and it's a fun watch.
If these things were retailing for $50 I don't think people would really be questioning the build quality but at almost $300, well... yeah, it's the Omega branding that sells them, not the quality for sure.
The dial and hands still look great at least.
hahahahaha… exactly, when you look at your wrist and you start smiling, that is the point!
Pluto on top
I've got the same model and I feel exactly the same even if I own a lot of more expensive watches. People are way too serious when talking about it.
They have really cool designs, but it's a real shame the quality of the watch is so poor.
I wanted a Mission to Saturn Moonswatch when they were first announced, but given the QC issues, availability, scalping, etc. I ended up getting a brand new Tissot V8 Automatic Chronograph. It was really difficult to make the case for a Moonswatch when I was able to pick up a 100m water resistant, mechanical, Swiss chronograph for less money.
Agreed
I have one of those Tissots and it's a far better purchase than the Moonswatch.
I took the money I was going to spend on two Moonswatchs and bought a Bulova Lunar Pilot......
@@CyberSammael Same. And this thing feels bulletproof.
Your Tissot doesn't say "OMEGA" on the dial
I had a Jupiter for a few weeks and only wore it twice before selling it again. If they were cheaper and easier to get a hold off, I'd say the Moonswatches were a fun collectible, but being really hard to get a hold of and being too expensive for what you get, kinda leaves a bad taste in the mouth. I'd rather pay a little bit more for a Seiko or a Hamilton that you can actually enjoy for many years.
Being hard to get it's what makes it fun to collect though
While not as easy as walking in, they are pretty simple to get right now. No lines (unless in a heavy tourist foot traffic area)
$20 homages on DHGate.
They are basically happy meal quality watches that cost a shit ton. The fact that you can get clones of similar quality (or even superior quality) from aliexpress for 20% of the retail price shows how bad they are.
@@robertposteschild2353 yup.
Got mine just yesterday. Wanted one since it came out. The real Speedmaster is a far reach for now, but I also absoutely did not want to buy any fakes. The homages I had were nuce, but it never really was "the real deal". The MoonSwatch just nailed it for me!
You still dont have the real deal tho
I have 2 of them. SImilar to this video I bought mine in Paris with my wife. Well, also 2 of them.. THe Earth and The Moon. They didnt have Neptune of course. I think they are great and for the price point you cant beat it. It is still backed by Swatch which has been making watches for a long time and they do a great job. This is more of a collectors item and cool to have the colors and the backing of "the earth or the moon".. And for 260 bucks each you cant beat it but its hard to get...
@@desd1932 No shit sherlock. That is why I use the quotation marks.
@@desd1932 It's a real Speedmaster. Swatch owns Omega. It says "Speedmaster" right on the dial. If by "real deal" you mean it's no Speedy Pro, fine But that means anyone who has the Reduced or *ANY* automatic Speedmaster doesn't have the real deal either. You can also argue that the Sapphire sandwich is also not the real deal. The "real deal" moon watch has the hesalite crystal with a solid non-display caseback.
I received a Mission to Uranus over the holidays as gift from my wife. We enjoy the tongue and cheek humor of the name. I personally really enjoy it the way I loved my Casio's and Swatches growing up. I know it's a Quartz plastic watch but the color of it and the fun nature of it makes me smile. Personally, I love the hate it gets from watch snobs. FYI.. If you are giving that much attention and hate to to plastic watch? Well, it just says a lot more about you than the person wearing.
I picked up one just to have. I have only worn it out twice because it happened to match my hoodie and shoes. I also have the Omega Speedmaster sapphire sandwich which I have also only worn twice.
I am convinced that at least 1% of the MoonSwatch purchasers will aspire to and probably (eventually) go on to buy the real deal from Omega. Now that creates a whole new band of watch brothers for the future. And as long as Swatch keep churning out millions of them they are quids in £££££. I believe it is a win-win for all, even those who just want a bit of colour and unpretentious fun on their wrist.
I have a mercury with a nato strap and you are exactly right I now want an Omega but would continue to wear both.
I gave up 18 watches in my collection to buy the 2022 Omega Speedmaster, the only purchase I do not regret one bit. If you are a fan of a certain watch brand/model, "homage" will not do it for you.
@@tferuh He wasnt a fan. The Moonswatch made him a fan.
I called the store in Miami to see if they had any in stock and the lady told me they have at least 700 people waiting there a day to try and buy them out. I wish they would just SELL THEM ONLINE so normal people, and not scalpers could get one.
The store in SF doesn't have lines anymore but there's a lot of people popping into the store to ask for them throughout the day and they sell out fast.
You can just walk into a store in Vienna and just choose one.
@@marcusott2973 let me just spend thousands of dollars to fly to Vienna and buy one. Of course it's all so simple!
They're on chrono24 for reasonable prices
@@TheSlayerZachDon't go to Vienna for a MoonSwatch. Not worth it.
Go to Vienna to see Vienna and buy a MoonSwatch while you're there. That would be worth it.
I bought a SwatchxOmega earth and changed it for a vintage tag heuer 1211, full lume dial. Best deal ever.
I don't have a moonswatch, but my love for collecting watches started with collecting Swatch Watches in the 1980s. Since I own an Omega, I really want a Moonswatch to go with it-two of my favorite brands on one wrist. You shoot some of the most beautiful content possible-I used it often at work to test the video on Laptops I repair
Having been a watch collector (from my dad to me and to my son and daughter, now) - I was caught up with all the buzzy and hoopla around the Moonswatch (like millions of others). After being very frustrated with the lines and striking out on buying even my 1st through the Christmas holidays, I basically wrote off getting one. Then, on a holiday trip to Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), much like the narrator, I walked into the main Swatch store, no line and they had a good selection of Moonswatches… over 3 days, picked-up 3. Got the 4th back home in Manila. Yes - they are more “toy” than substance and, delicate too… But, they are fun and it is easy to see why there is such a fever and continued one at that till now. I liken my investment to something to enjoy over its life, which should be a tad longer than a couple of decent bottles of wine over a dinner over the course of a year. So, in short - I enjoy my investment.
I walked into the 5th Av store in NYC at the right moment and was offered a choice of 5 types, went for the Mission to Mars, it’s a bit of weekend fun with jeans and a T shirt, and I really like it…
The moonswatch got my girlfriend to stop wearing that awful apple watch all the time, and start looking at other watches. She got 1 compliment about her watch during a meeting, and things changed. I bought her a 36mm steel blue PRX she loves it. Mission accomplished!
Apple watch is an extremely nice device that tracks multiple health parameters.
My girlfriend just bought me a blue PRX Powermatic 80 and I absolutely adore it. I hope your girlfriend enjoys hers!
If she only uses her Apple Watch as a watch, she doesn’t need an Apple Watch.
I love watches but I never understood this massive hate on smart watches in the horological community. Even though it's called "the watch" because of it's form factors and well, because it shows time, it really is just a wearable computer. It doesn't compete with traditional watches that much and basically exists in it's own realm. I don't know any single watch enthusiast who stopped wearing their timepieces/stopped being enthusiast because of smartwatches. If other people did it, it's because they were never really that much into traditional watches or because the smartwatch provided them with functionality they needed. So why not let those people be. Apologies for the little rant and congrats to your gf. It wasn't directed at you, just wanted to share some thoughts.
@@SteelHex if she never uses the chronograph she doesn’t need a moonswatch. they’re both shit arguments
I got my mission moon with a black leather strap. It is the kind of watch that shows I am into watches without the fear of getting mug in the train or scratches. It is a quartz, easy to use and wear watch.
I walked into the Swatch store in Vegas and bought one no problem. They had 5 different versions to choose from. I picked up the Mission to Mars, I really wanted the Mission to the Moon but it’s still pretty interesting.
NO i cannot get one we are hundreds of miles away we live in phoenix. AZ Vegas IS the closest one !
want to get me one ? LOL
fr a swatch store the business model of selling them is stupid you HAVE to go into store and in the US there are VERY damn few of them ! they should just let the stores sell them online and to be fair make sure each order is shared equally w/ each store so randomly assign that t store to sell it
they cost $260 at a swatch store + tax
we HATE swatch for making it IMPOSSIBLE to get one they are assholes and NO i will NOT pay a stupid inflated price on the secondary market
I bought the Mission to the moon one in Vegas last week ;)
I own a Moonwatch, and honestly I like the Moonswatch. I've been tempted to buy one to knock about in day-to-day. All it has done is increase interest in the Omega big brother, and that is a good thing in my eye.
I am not convinced that is the interest Omega really needed.
@@simonj5615 anecdotal, I know, but the Omega boutique where I bought my Moonwatch say they've seen a big increase in sales.
Or some might be completely turned off by it. So it's a two way street
@@lonewolfemcquade8133 an increase in sales suggests a net gain
I was walking by the Swatch shop in Las Vegas during a recent trip with some friends, and jokingly said "If they have the Tiffany blue Moonswatch, I'm going to buy it" - thinking there was no way they'd have any in stock. Well, turns out... I had a very similar experience to yours :-) I think as long as you know what you're getting into (flimsy plastic watch, big bright colors, etc) it's great. I've been enjoying wearing mine around the house and even out to some events -- it's just superfluous aesthetic fun, and that's why I wear watches to begin with
I really enjoy seeing all the stories of watches bought in Vegas. I feel like that New York New York shop really gets the item onto enthusiasts wrists!!!
Being a teenage kid when the first Swatch watches came out,you just can't help but love a Swatch . Anyone who was there at the beginning will agree with "it's a Swatch" you just had to be there. So of course I just had to get one , (mission to Mars)for me . And as proud owner of around 47 different swatches dating back to the first release models ,my Swatch sits with its siblings in my collection. And for all those who think it's so light it's almost not there they should try a Swatch skin or if you think it's just plastic,then try the flick flak range,but that's the point of owning a Swatch it's a 2 finger salute to every watch by every brand ever made . And besides the Swatch group owns most of the old watch brands now anyway sort of proves the point.
Damn, you brought some specific memories of my own Swatch experiences back in the late 80s. I bought about 10 over a 4 year period. The Keith Haring and Jelly editions were my all time favorites.
Swatch fans are coping hard rn
Growing up, it was cool to have multiple Swatches to wear to school throughout the week and this Moonswatch reminds me of that fad but with a higher price tag. The Swatch store in Houston (The Galleria) had several and after inspecting it, I could see how flimsy the construction looked, particularly the tach buttons and immediately opted against falling for the trap. If you want an Omega, just save an extra 200 bucks on top of what this toy retails and get a vintage piece. Might not be a chrono, but it will definitely be Omega 100%.
.....AND you get a good watch....not a piece of overhyped garbage... ... btw a CHRONO which ticks every second... yeah.... very useful!.. 😅 good job Moonswatch!...
Yo, we had a Swatch store?! I live in Sugar Land, but have never been to the Galleria. Should def check it out!
@@Katzenkotze85 Moonswatch can measure events down do 1/10th of a second. It can also register split times (use the lower pusher for stopping and restarting the running chrono). It is more useful as a chronograph than the moonwatch itself.
This plastic piece of crap won't even appreciate in value either
I had the worst case of cognitive dissonance over this. First I wanted one very bad, then when I found out I couldn't get one, I didn't anymore. I told myself that is was a plastic ripoff of the real deal. But then I was on holliday in Florence Italy. I checked out the Swatch boutique on Tuesday but they were fresh out. They said that they would have some back in stock Thursday or Friday. So I went back on Thursday . My wife and daughter went to the cathedral and me and my son waited almost two hours in the blistering sun. In the end I met some lovely people in line and had a great conversation with them. Me getting the 'Mission to the Sun' wouldn't be more fitting. I guess you buy the experience instead of just the watch. Now I'm glad I bought it.
i am happy you spent a good time - i feel sorry for you, wasting 260 bucks...😅
-tell me in 2 or 3 years your Swatch is still in prestine condition and i will apologize...! 😜
@@Katzenkotze85 Why can't you be happy for someone? Is your life that miserable that you have to rain on someone's experience online? Finally, who the heck are you telling people ONLINE how to spend their own money?
@@Katzenkotze85 It’s not my only Swatch so I’m familiar with the quality. Also I collect memories instead of watches. Materials parish, memories don’t, so who cares if the watch doesn’t look new in a couple of years.
@@sn00ze88 Thank, but don’t feed the trolls.
@@pasquale78 *perish
What did you expected?
This is a great watch. This is a Swatch. (Student watch). They never said that we make “Luxury Watches “
I hated the moonswatch when it came out, but after seeing my friends in person, and realizing how lightweight and wearable it is. Definitely a fun $300 piece. And the prices are rapidly dropping you can find almost every colour, other than Neptune for under $400
Whys the Neptune so popular ? just cos Blue ??
@@themrmarkprior Due to a dye leakage the watch was recalled. I believe some have now corrected this manufacturing error and been silently re-released though sparsely.
Saturn is the one to have, great neutral colour and that saturn ring at 6 is killer
but you can a lot better for $400.
@@daggar98 yes you’re right, I have a Neptune and the Mission to the Super Blue Moonphase. I also have quite a few Swatches and a Limited Artist Special set which doesn’t see the light of day apart from once a year when I insert the batteries and let it run for 10 mins or so before I put them both back away. 😄
I was a Swatch-collector back in the early 90ties, so the MoonSwatch was a bit of a flashback to those wild years - small flat instead of big appartment, Miata instead of 911, craziness instead of routine. So I had to have one, my choice was the yellow Mission to Sun just to ensure I'm still alive ;)))
Thanks for your great review, that perfectly points to the essence of this (S)watch!
I had the exact same experience last week in Spain. Walked in, saw the display, jokingly asked have you got any for sale, “yes, which one would you like” “you can have 3 in a single purchase”
So…. Did you get one or 3?
@@lanceoa I got one, a Pluto which was the one I wanted anyway. They had Mars which I did consider getting but my wife talked me out of it. I’m not greedy so wanted others to enjoy getting one. The shop keeper was wearing an Earth one. The one they didn’t have was the Moon MoonSwatch but weirdly the shop keeper couldn’t say which she had, you had to ask do you have….
ha had the same experience in the beginning of Oct. I was with my wife in Paris and we tried a few places and couldnt touch them then we found anotehr swatch as we were walking and i was like let me just see.... and sure enough they had some.. I was able to get the MOON and the EARTH.. If they had Neptune i would have got that as well. but 2 was good for our Anniversary. I think they are great for what they are. They dont replace the real thing but they are not supposed to. But on your wrist it looks like it could be.. either way its a cool looking time piece if you are into watches (which i am). ..
I tried one yesterday and to be honest, the quality wasn't that bad. I do not agree that it feels like a toy. It's pretty fun and detailed.
I agree the detailed dial and branding is what makes it. I have one and I like it but the build quality feels like something that should retail for $50 instead of $280
The moonswatch has been described here as a 'tee shirt and jeans' watch. This got me thinking, how would watch enthusiasts describe a Rolex in terms of clothes? (Pipe and slippers maybe) Sometimes I think enthusiasts take themselves a little too seriously when it comes to watches. I've read about moonswatch quality control issues and if this is the case this is totally unacceptable. I've recently bought 2 £9.99 Casio quartz watches which are the cheapest you can get I believe. Great additions to the collection and not too concerned if they get scratched.
You are a legend, a gem, and just like a fine watch; What RUclips needs.
Another great video....swatch accomplished their mission to sell units
I've had eyes for the Jupiter since they were announced and even after hearing the negative case, I still feel like at MSRP these are a good bit of fun for a reasonable price. Not to mention that where I am in my life I'm not likely to wear an Omega on my wrist for a bit otherwise.... now the task is to find one at a sane price
I’m happy with mine. I tragically spent around 11 months to get one … but even through all the effort I invested with failed trips each time I was passing through London. When I got it, I was still happy.
Often when you spend so long trying to get something, or have high expectations, you can end up disappointed. I wish the launch hadn’t been this way, but despite dealing with that rubbish I’m massively happy. It’s fun, good detail and I can wear it without worrying when travelling.
Just got my Pluto in Istanbul five days ago. The main point is not to take it seriously. As a fun watch it brings a lot of joy.
I have over 20 watches ...and my moon watch is my special watch to use...its so so comfortable...and beautiful!!!!!
Love it!!!
I still want one. I will NEVER pay more than retail, but I want one.
They're not that hard to get at the Swatch store near where I live now. They still sell out fast from what I can tell but not instantly. I saw people going into the store and turning them down because they were the wrong color whereas before people would instantly buy any color that was available.
@@Strideo1 I hope to experience that myself! I don't live anywhere near a Swatch store but will visit near one in a few months, so we'll see!
@@darkeye77 I hope it goes well!
I got one in July of last year at Swatch in the Mall of America. I got the Mission to Mars as well. It was between that and Saturn. My strap swap was to an AliExpress "Planet Ocean" strap. It has the Omega insignia on the buckle and it's red and black. Couldn't be a better fit. Now the watch is awesome lol
I was really looking forward to getting one, and then realised I couldn't actually get one without a long queue and getting my elbows out. Then they were going to be for sale online, then they weren't... And then after a couple of months reviewers were posting about broken watches so I thought "bugger that" and went for a Grand Seiko instead.
if you had grand seiko money aside for a watch, why did you even consider the moonswatch in the first place?
@@tywad8697 because not everything is simply about getting the most expensive watch you can
@@Mr-R.R. naturally, but as a watch I don't think the moonswatch really has any great qualities over most other things in the market, especially when comparing between different price points
@@tywad8697 I was looking for a watch, I have a fairly varied collection, and the MoonSwatch initially looked like a really fun watch.
@@jonfesmith7993 that’s fair, what piece did you end up getting in the end?
The fact they said it would be available online but yet after a year it isn't... is disappointing. It's a marketing success but also a marketing fail as they could've sold even more. Still cool, but I've lost most of my interest in it.
I foolishly went to the London shop thinking I could just go and buy one. When I saw the chaos I just headed away and ended up at H Samuel. I was in watch buying mode and walked out of there with a Bulova lunar pilot, at only about £150 more than the MS. A decision I've patted myself on the back for ever since
I'd pat you on the back for that decision also. You definitely made a good choice with the lunar pilot.
I’m glad they weren’t available online, or would have bought one, but actually picking one up in a store and seeing / feeling what it was made up my mind for me. I’ll stick with the real one, which is one of my favorite watches to wear.
I managed to get the Mars watch from one of the fiat 500 tours to Cambridge. At first I found it really hard to enjoy, but I changed the strap and it’s one of my favourite watches now. If the opportunity came up to get another one, I would 100%. Got the strap from a company called Cheap Nato Straps. Awesome company.
I walked into the Swatch stores in Vienna a couple of times and asked if they have a Mission to the Moon or Mission to Mercury on stock. One day in January 2023 I held the door to the store open for a woman and she went in and asked for a Mission to the Moon. The clerk said "Sure". I thought "damn" and asked, "Do you have another one?" And he said "Sure". I love the watch but put on a black-grey NATO (Bond) strap. The 10th of a second feature on the small hour dial (right) when using the chronograph is cool!
Same thing happened to me in Vienna in early December. One other customer in the store, and I was offered the same two watches. I’m very happy with the Mercury I ended up buying.
Literally spot on! My last video is dedicated to this very watch, the Mission to Mars and the absolutely insane journey that was me trying to get it 😅
I got mine last week on airport in Bangkok.
It’s not what I would call a old fashioned Swiss watch but is also very pleasurable to wear.
For the first time in watchmaking history. The battery is 95% of the value of the watch.
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I’ve got the mission to Mercury and immediately put it on an all black rubber strap. Definitely the lightest watch I’ve worn, tend to forget it’s there. If you don’t already have a chronograph then this is a great way to get used to the look and feel of one. Im cautious of we’re I wear this watch due to the plastic bezel and face.
Overall I love it and find that the price is justifiable based on the brand and limited availability. For any enthusiasts that has managed to keep this watch over the years it will be a conversation piece.
It's only a disappointment to those who expect this to be an "entry level" Omega.
To me these are fun pop interpretations of the Speedy that are very much Swatches first and foremost.
It took about 6 months for availability to become reasonable but I was lucky enough to get the 4 that I want (Sun, Venus, Mars and Uranus). They're on my rotation whenever I'm in T-shirt and jeans.
None of them are on the original strap and 3 of them use NATO straps to avoid scratching the lugs whenever I feel like a change.
I had some swatches before, even one full aluminum irony, these felt cheap, but never as cheap as the "Moonswatch"
It's a novelty item to collect, not a watch to wear.
Not really. You don't need to expect an omega to be disappointed. These watches are inferior to many other watches in the same price range.
@@robertposteschild2353 Exactly. Get a Seiko Quartz Chrono or a CITIZEN eco drive. Stainless steel, Bracelet. The whole shabang
It brought me into the hobby. I am one of those "wear a Gshock for 20 years" guys. I love the look of the Speedmaster. I had a Swatch in the 80s in grade school. So I got it on an impulse. I had a lot of the same back and forth you did. The colors are fun, the look of it is fantastic, the feel and quality is super cheap. This is a $70 watch being sold for $300. But... I don't hate it. It made me want to find out what I like, and I'm going on that journey now. There's room for someone to mass produce a line of quartz chronographs with fun colors in anodized aluminum. The plastic just makes the whole thing feel meh.
When I saw the first pictures, I was slightly interested and actually thought about which version(s) I would want. Then as more information came out and the price was announced, I totally lost any desire to own one. Casio and Timex make much better watches for far less money.
If you are self conscious about wearing a loud watch because you are too old, you are truly old. If you are old and enjoy the fun of a bright watch that turns heads and gets fun comments (positive and negative) then you are still young. Case in point, I turn 46 this weekend and I absolutely LOVE the reaction my Neon To The Max Swatch Chrono gets me. It get comments about it every time I wear it
Bought a Saturn and Mercury 2-weeks ago. Noticed a queue forming at a Swatch boutique and I joined in for the fun of it. I must say it was a pleasant surprise to get a chance to buy them after reading about the unavailability. Overall, It’s a fun watch to own, enjoy it for what it is, and it’s the watch that my wife joined me in the queue willingly. 🎉
NO i cannot get one we are hundreds of miles away we live in phoenix. AZ las Vegas IS the closest one !
want to get me one ? LOL
fr a swatch store the business model of selling them is stupid you HAVE to go into store and in the US there are VERY damn few of them ! they should just let the stores sell them online and to be fair make sure each order is shared equally w/ each store so randomly assign that t store to sell it
I have 3: the one you and Charlotte have and M2S. They’re all fun watches and exactly just that: bought them knowing they’re not going to be my beater nor better watches. They may not last that long but because they are novelty and fun watches, they’re giving me great times every time I wear then.
I bought a Pagani Speedmaster "Homage" for $60 in protest ....and love it!
Correct, I'm similar. Spec, look, materials and feel on the Pagani is better in every respect than this overpriced item.
Thanks for your quick review. I was never planing to buy one and this review reinforced my opinion ;) it is better to save money for real deal so that the swatch group know that quality is important especially having in m8nd that each mechanical wat is a perfect example of being sustainable. All the best!
The Moonswatch is the best thing that has happened to the watch industry in the past year it reminds all of us who enjoy watch collecting the it’s a fun hobby, not financial investments. I have spent thousands on watches to include a Moonswatch but every watch in my collection was purchased to bring me joy, and nothing more watches are meant to be enjoyed, worn without concern, an not worry of a future financial return.
I did pick up a few off of eBay right after the launch. They are fun novelties and colorful. I then went on to one of our favorite Chinese websites and bought some knockoffs that look almost dead on identical with a box for 20 bucks per watch. I think the move by Omega and swatch was a great marketing ploy.
Those knockoffs are actually very far from accurate. I could point out a handful of differences that set them apart, with at least 3 issues on the box alone. At least you bought them for yourself as many are trying to sell them as genuine watches to maximise profits from unsuspecting buyers.
No offence but presumably you paid 3-4x retail if you bought right after launch? That’s idiotic
From where you got them
I have a original vintage Speedmaster Moonwatch from 1967 and think about a MoonSwatch, because I don't want to wear my vintage all day and on the other hand I like the design and with a MoonSwatch I can have both. The vintage one for special days and the Swatch for every day.
I brought my Jupiter on a trip to Europe last summer because I didn't want to worry about one of my more expensive watches... I actually fell in love with mine over those three weeks... Its incredibly fin to wear and it has held up much better than I initially expected.
For context, i live in Chile.
After more than a year asking regularly over if they have moonswatches in the Swatch boutiques, and believe it or not, even the Omega boutiques where they actually put us on a list for it, two weeks ago flew to NY and as we walked around with my girlfriend we found a Swatch store in Gran Central Terminal where they had it first come first serve. We waited maybe 10 minutes as they were talking to other costumer, and then, in less than two minutes i bought the Mission to Mars. As someone that has others luxury watches, i love the simplicity and care-free usage that i can give it, which maybe is comparable as using a surf-focused watch. And i love it.
Other thing that i found amazing, is that is costed us around $260 usd, and in Chile they are around (equivalently) $400i-sh usd.
I was really excited for these initially. I couldn't (still can't) afford the real thing, so this was a chance to legitimately have something with Omega on my wrist, knowing that it was just a Speedmaster-shaped Swatch. I got over it when online availability wasn't happening and rampant scalping was. With the one year anniversary approaching, I wonder if Swatch will reverse course to revive the hype...
Some of my first watches were by Swatch more than 30 years ago. I bought an omega Alaska project moon watch a few years ago. I truly think that Swatch makes some watches that are more interesting than the moonswatch. Nevertheless, they’ve hit a home run.
I felt sorry for the people paying crazy prices for them before I'd seen one. Now I have one (thanks to my amazing other half), I feel genuine pain for anyone who payed even a fraction over RRP. I'm not sure I'll ever wear it, but it's the closest I'll ever get to an Alaska Project, so I'm happy.
Pagani Design are releasing an Alaska Project homage.
Perpetual straps are the way to go! Have one for my Jupiter and moon and absolutely love them
I got mine (Mission to the Moon) in Milan, Italy, the very day it launched, one year ago. I agree 100% on everything said, especially on the bracelet, which I swapped for a black-grey nato the week after purchasing the watch. After using it daily I must say it has positively surprised me: no evident scratches on the "glass" and zero marks on the case.
One year and $250+mln in Sales Revenues and $180+mln in Gross Margin later there's no doubt it was a huge win for the Swatch Group. I would argue that it was a big win for the watch industry as a whole: lots of young people are now paying attention to something else other than the same old (overpriced) steel Submariner.
Hands down the most perfect reaction to the MoonSwatch. I just got mine last week and have been questioning my senses and instincts also, thought I had gone mad to buy this watch, then I remembered the mild panic I had when selecting a colour, then the guilt of committing to said colour, to then in a moment of inspiration say "I'll take both colours". To which the servers replies, "one purchase only". That is the world of MoonSwatch.
Bioceramic 😂 you'll be back to the store for that other colour you wanted after a year that thing be so broken down you'll have to satisfy yourself for another piece of plastic crap eh
Whatever helps you sleep at night.
I abandoned the queue 2 times in 2022, I figured that if they weren't giving away an authentic Speedy, I just couldn't be bothered anymore. Then last January I walked by a Swatch store in France and my wife persuaded me to go in. Bingo, they had one, just one, so after thinking hard for about 2 seconds, I bought the Sun Moonswatch, with no queues. Then I bought a second one, Earth, early this month. They are fun watches! Yes, they do feel like toys, especially considering I have a real Moonwatch and yes, the strap is awful, but they are fun to wear! I half expected random pedestrians to blurt out: "you got one!", but this hasn't happened yet.
Tell you something that could make you happier: this is a speedmaster and as legit as it gets despite the haters. Be proud of it. Im buying one this year.
I have the same two and really enjoy them! :D
Finally a video which share something else beside "its shit" or "its hype".
I agree with you, this watch is nice looking entry for many many people in to watch world.
Quality would be better if it was steel and glass and stuff, but thats on second rail for most. Polywatch will solve any scratches and body itself being scratched tells stories.
I have the Jupiter as well .. actually managed to get mine at a Swatch shop as well so I paid retail.
Honestly, I like it. As you say .. a watch that is ‘not meant to be taken seriously’. Mostly I did tend to leave it in my watch box as to not ding or scratch it as I also noticed early on that these things are fragile. Glad I have one. If they stop producing these then it’ll be a rather interesting moment in time. And if they keep ‘em going … well .. I got an OG version :P
I have three of them (Jupiter, Mercury, and Pluto). Ther were purchased from the Fiat 500 tour when it was here in Charlotte NC. I have plenty of other watches as well so these just work into the rotation. I hold an IT job so I am not extremely concerned about getting them banged up, and one of my G-Shocks is usually on my wrist when I am mowing the lawn or trimming trees in our yard anyhow.
Overall, I would say that they are probably overpriced for what they are...but I am happy to have them. Considering they were gifts from my wife and daughters, they mean that much more to me.
Yes, you caught the essence of the moonswatch.
It is fun and playful, it is nice to choose and to gift it, beside owning it.
And I also like to wear it (I changed the strap too) as is also beautiful due to its legendary design.
We have to take it for what it is and on that, they nailed it
My dad picked up a Jupiter when he was working in Switzerland above the swatch shop
My first proper watch and I love it
I managed to get my hands on the Pluto via a friend of the family who happened to work in Warsaw for a few months where the hype, apparently, was modest to non-existent - the only additional cost was shipping from Poland.
It's a fun piece which I've entered into rotation with some more 'serious' pieces, all with some tongue in cheek. I agree with all that is being said - it's not a great watch by any means, but it is fun! I quite enjoy wearing it, not because of what it is but because of the journey it sent me on. I queued on the day, on several subsequent days, tried on the off chance, missed the delivery at the Geneva airport by about two hours (I really thought that was the surefire way of getting one). It's a fun conversation piece with some of the watch buffs I work with.
I was in Warsaw in November and they were readily available. There was a markup at the store and it turned me off. If it was retail, I would have bought it.
The missus never wears a watch. I have tried to get her at least faintly interested in some of the watches and brands that I like, but it isn't in her. In September of 2022, we went to Switzerland. I had told her all about the Omega x Swatch, and suddenly, something about the colors, the thematic elements, the appearance, the availability, et cetera had her going a full 180° from helping me to find one to her suddenly wanting one for herself! We got ours whilst in Luzerne and we were (pardon the pun) beyond the moon! She has the Uranus whilst I have the Pluto. I think that the bottom line, whether you're a 'watch nut' or not is that this has expanded the visibility of all Swiss brands, and I say this as now she is interested in possibly owning a ladies Tissot model. Sometimes what some consider kitch is just fun and cool to others. Great video, and while I don't give my 'Swpeedy' wrist time often, I still enjoy it.
Managed to get a Sun. Like what u said, it is so light. But the charm surpasses all my watches at that price level, Omega and Speedmaster stamps do carry weight. The best matching strap is still the original strap, just get a spare strap from the boutique if it worn down.
This is such a fun watch. Got my girlfriend, sister and her husband one and we never stop wearing them. Out of all the watches I have, I can honestly say this watch sticks on my wrist the most.
“Fuelled”, by the mass hysteria around the moonswatch and it’s “unobtainium…ability”. I found myself “forced” to choose between hesalite and sapphire sandwich! Ahhh, the genius of that Swatch group👏 At the end of the day… “A Gateway Drug” 🐥
I got the Jupiter one just a couple weeks ago when I was in Rome. I actually really like it. I don't believe it was worth almost $300 usd. I believe if you wear this a lot and want this watch to last, you have to be an experienced watch wearer. I am very conscious of wearing a piece, so it is extremely rare that I ding it or mess it up in anyway. I would get the Saturn one if they had them at retail in the states! In Europe they had every model at all the swatch stores.
I do uber eats and I am a international student in canada. Since almost a year I was walking in the swatch store when ever my food pickup or drop off is close from that store and finally I got my Swatch/Omega yesterday on 17 March 2023. To get my hands on it I had visited the store almost 20+ times. My first Swiss watch was swatch Irony 8 years ago and recently purchased Longines hydro conquest ceramic dial in black color now I have two watches mercury omega swatch and hydroconquest and I love them both❤️
I grew up in Florida. Born in 1954 I was a Space Kid. In 1969 my mom and aunt went to Europe. Mom asked me what I would like her to bring back for me. I immediately said, "Omega Speedmaster watch." The day we landed on the moon she bought one in Zurich for $155.00. I wore the watch every day until 1980 when I was issued a Rolex Sea Dweller in military service. Thereafter I always wore the Speedy in July. It turns out the watch Mom bought was incredibly rare and as I am approaching 70 I sold it to arguably the world expert on Speedmasters. Guess what I bought. Three Speedmaster homage watches, two Paganis and the Phylida with the beautiful ST19 Seagull movement. Omega in my opinion, obliterated the magic of their masterpiece. The homage watches honor that masterpiece. Omega turned a Goddess into a cheap streetwalker in every respect and that was no small factor in influencing my decision to sell my watch, albeit at an astronomical profit.
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I purchased a Mission to Mars in August and a Mission to the Moon in recent days. The first one gives me some Alaska Project vibes. The other one is not as boring as I would imagine and it’s a strap monster. Yes, the materials aren’t fine. Yes, they’re quartz. But I wear them and I think they’re a lot of fun!
I was initially all hyped up and ready to get one... till I hear the horror stories of colours running and pushers falling off. Let's put it this way: if I had lots of spare cash to throw away, I'd get one or two for sh*ts and giggles 😉
I use it for travel … it’s super lightweight and don’t have to worry if I lose it or damage it. It’s just some good fun and don’t take it too seriously. But first thing I did was to change the strap to make it look half decent.
I refuse to buy any watch powered by ETA's G10 chrono movement cause it's non-serviceable a disposable hunk of plastic parts welded shut.
I don't expect every quartz movement to be serviceable but at least being replaceable would be nice. Obviously that's not gonna happen though when the case is permanently sealed.
I"ve got one. Mission to Mars. I need to admit that I rather like it. It looks cheap but still I enjoy it. Would recommend for everyone..
I collected 10 out of the 11 (Neptune being the elusive Mission) and eventually sold all but the Mercury. I wanted them simply to pass down with my Speedmaster Pro in years to come, but I got bored of them pretty quickly and sold them on at a small loss. They are fun, and a good conversation piece, but the hype makes them difficult to obtain and enjoy properly. You couldn't be more accurate about the straps, they are dreadful and need to be replaced immediately!
The words "Enjoy the mission" on the back sum up these watches and in your case (and mine if I could be bothered to try and get one) this certainly looks to be true. When these were launched it clearly illustrated that the most basic human beings still have that instinct and that is to fight and then flip to make a profit. Some may say survival of the fittest, others may say take your time and save that pain and the ensuing visit to the hospital and/or the dentist. I still want one though even though it may end up being a scratched up pocket watch after a few strap changes.
It being soft plastic is really sad. Omega went to the moon because it was tough. I would love an Omega Speedmaster. If I am going for cheap, plastic, and quartz, I'll take a Casio.
@@Ktrb I do have a Sturmanskie Gagarin. The thing is, it is pretty close to a watch that was actually in space. This thing... not even close.
Had my Saturn for about 6 months now. Put it on a colour matched rubber strap and the watch is a great lightweight beater. Sports, travel etc. Its so tiresome hearing people complain about quality and price.They're $250 for god sake!
I have three - Earth, Moon and *ahem* Uranus. And I find the hatred directed against them bizarre: they're just supposed to be a bit of fun guys. Also when I wear them out to my local pub where the bar staff all became watch geeks over lockdown they all know instantly what I'm wearing and want to talk about it. which sadly doesn't happen when I'm wearing any of my more expensive or horologically significant watches... Thanks for the video Andrew, take care.
The hatred is too strong, agree. But I didn't appreciate at all the contradictory statemets from Swatch CEO about bringing the people to stores to meet each other and, at the same time, boasting that MoonSwatch is more exclusive than BlancPain.
Cause it's a wrist-painting toy not a serious business starter. Maybe
@@GEMSofGOD_com No idea mate
@@arthurscargill8010 Neil Patel had a good article on watches, this is what luxury watches are
My Gf just got me the Mission to Pluto and I love it. It's by far the worst watch in my collection but it has something about it that makes me like it very much.
I cant believe someone as into watches and intelligent as you still falls for “heavy=expensive”
I do not have one, but I would absolutely love to get one, but I am also, not attempting to overcome any barriers to get one.
I'm glad it is here, because it is fun, and lets people in on the hobby of collecting watches at a price point that isn't too serious.
Like you said, we all need to be LESS serious about this hobby and let in some fun!
I was able to get some while visiting London. Picked up the Saturn and Mars first day, and my wife thought they were so fun that we queued up another day to get two more. A Venus and Mercury. They do feel cheap, but there's a fun aspect to that cheap. I don't put this watch on and really care about what happens to it.
At the end of the day, that's what a Swatch in the modern watch world is in my book, fun that you strap to our wrist.
Randomly walked in my local Swatch store and they had the Moon in stock, bought it and I’ve put a nice nato strap on it, I like it, it’s a fun watch !
Lowering yourself to be more accessible for fans will always be cool. Especially since these sell at very reasonable prices
Hi, also collect watches. I have mostly vintage ... I wanted one of these when first launched , sadly i couldn't get one due to the high demand and the amount of money greedy scalpers were asking for it. My beautiful wife got me one for Christmas this year . I have the Mission to Mercury . Without me sounding rude you and several other reviewers go to the effort of making these great videos only to dis what I think is a great , fun ,functional and good looking watch. You chose coloured variants that may look cheap or childish or maybe just fun. I think yourself and others are putting this watch down purely because it has the Omega name on it . Personally i think its a genius marketing idea and great take on the two Iconic brands . Enjoy it or put it away or you can do what the rest have done and sell it! Hopefully at reasonable price to someone who may just appreciate it for what it is .
If anyone is interested, the store in San Francisco near Union Square gets them everyday. I joined the queue 15 mins before opening and was about 5th in line.