2024 Omega Speedmaster - First Omega in Space Review

[@ellardgrudzinski]

As always the most thoughtful , well researched & eloquent watch channel around , keep MAMACOO coming !

[@jmemphisTX]

You are an actual bot 😂

[@kdids]

My dude - The fact that Omega Vancouver let you borrow this watch to film makes me happy -- So cool. thank you for reviewing it and making the video for us!

[@diefenbachfravert]

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MAMACOO's watches are the most intriguing.

[@khronokraze]

It's a great new addition to the Speedmaster catalog. I really like it. But, yeah .. after about a week of riding off the initial hype, my head is back to wanting the white Speedy, again. Maybe if I see the new FOIS in person my mind might change again, but, I doubt it.

[@cartierwatchnerd]

The hands really disappear which makes it’s hard to read at certain angles 😢

[@foolchecker123]

This comment section is very negative and focusing on some strange things. Think it looks brilliant

[@BlueMoonInspiration]

Just bought one - a truly an amazing watch. I do feel it maybe a bit delicate in its design, especially around the “bezel” rim. Definitely don’t want to bump it

[@u.u.u9969]

Can't read all the hands is a deal breaker for me.

[@Ronin228]

half fauxtina & half white doesn't look good

[@hecpen8152]

Great review. It’s a beautiful watch, but I find the white dial pro to be much more captivating and easier to read. A real issue as you get older.

[@iMnkify]

I will buy it for next Christmas. Still enjoying my IWC spitfire. Need to give it some wrist time before pulling the trigger on this beauty.

[@ryanelectra225]

Good review, cute dog 🐕!

[@BERKANBOSSBLAM]

You mean ceramic at 2:19 brother ? Not sapphire

[@ScandzaVaeringjar]

Ceramic isn't one thing. Sapphire is a ceramic material.

[@davidb9531]

​@@ScandzaVaeringjaruhhhhh what!?

[@dukes70]

@@ScandzaVaeringjar technically yes you’re correct but that’s not the type of ceramic he meant. I think he meant the same black ceramic found in most modern bezels today, not a transparent ceramic like sapphire

[@_diogenes1]

The glass is scratch resistant Sapphire on this watch.

[@fabiansuarez523]

Mr. Shira has such good taste! Now we all know wo he was and the great piece they are re interpretating

[@martinesquivel5434]

I really like the watch, but if I had to choose I would get the speedmaster white dial so I can add more variation into my watch collection. Open case back along with the rubber strap I believe is a phenomenal looking white dial speedmaster for the same price

[@samuelthomas2567]

Great review... gave me the answer I was looking for on legibility - or lack of in certain lights. I pet peeve of mine is poor legibility. Black polish hands on a dark/black background are pointless.

[@nkr1159]

They aren't black, only the environment they reflect is dark. The images on the Omega site are misleading too - there all hands appear uniformly bright and legible.

[@samuelthomas2567]

You misunderstand black Polish... that refers to a highly polished surface that reflects black as you suggest. Give it a brushed finish and it will not reflect black. I don't say they are black... indeed they are clearly polished white metal.

[@johnmockry]

Would you prefer the first Omega in space over the moonwatch for a collectors first Omega

Outstanding Thanks!!

[@s.beasley8926]

Excellent review. When I first saw the earlier reviews of the new FOIS, I was excited. Went to the local Omega AD and saw the watch and became somewhat disappointed. I think Omega miss the mark making the dial so dark. Most of the time it looked black with very little blue. If only they had made the dial more blue than grey like JLC did with their recent release of a blue/grey dial. Also as you mentioned, some of the hands disappear at certain angles like the original FOIS. The faux patina is nice and the sapphire crystal mimicking hesalite is genius. Just not enough for me to add this watch to my 3861 sapphire Speedy. However I can see this watch being a hit for new Speedy purchasers.

[@brianpage2214]

I'll have mine next week, been wanting a 321 but like thiis even better - better modern movement at half the price. Also I sold my speedmaster professional a while back so it will be nice to have a speedmaster back in the herd

[@markplayford5836]

I really like it but just can’t get past the legibility issues. Maybe it’s because I’m an old git and the eyesight is not what it was. Do think the 9 subdial would have looked better with a white hand too. Overall though it’s a nice addition to the ever growing range of Speedys. Great review as well Oleg, even Mr. Bond was nodding in appreciation 😆

[@kbtan2373]

My choice is the Omega white dial Speedmaster Professional.

[@feihe1932]

Good review! I will pass this one due to hands readability issue. I was thinking to buy the previous gen of FOIS but didn’t pull the trigger since the alpha hand is invisible at certain angles. If Omega use the hesalite the problem will be fixed but they won’t. They don’t want to impact the hesalite 3861 moonwatch. The combination of sapphire and close caseback is kind of weird.

[@aesthetilicius]

Hey, you bought it, or is it just for promotional purposes?

[@clarencebenjaminlim]

Waiting for a white dail if this

[@dannycph]

Maybe it’s because I am viewing on a phone, but I can’t see the hour and minutes hands, the hour hand barely ?

[@allydea]

It's the lighting used in the video. There's barely any direct lighting.

[@tripmiller13]

@@allydea it's this^ poor lighting. But in dim light you may have an issue.

[@lgroves336]

I wet to OB and checked it out. I bought the WHITE version. The white just pops!

[@uweboker5983]

I will get this one in November!

[@fboness368]

Legibility is a real issue, sadly.

[@jameshoward9700]

Really good review. I figured the legibility would suffer once they used a gloss dial. Those Alpha hands are very fine (and to me always look like they came off another watch - heresy, I know!) and polished hands above a gloss (or sunray) dial tend to reflect light in the same way and self camouflage! It's a lovely watch though and quality looks high, but the legibility renders it a pass for me. I really value watches that are immediately legible and the Speedy Pro is king.

[@davidb9531]

Had the previous model and sold cos the hands are often invisible, as will these be

[@UAlex007]

I sold my NTTD because of bad readability. Inthink I would go with white one. Already have a black 1861. Something different for the collection

[@bngr_bngr]

Definitely having a watch that I have to wind every morning is a turn off. I like the Daytona that has an automatic movement. Even the Navitimer has an automatic movement.

[@garydoherty600]

This watch is gorgeous. I dint think the lighting/angles in this video does it any favours with respects to legibility. I have the 2020 olympics blue dial speedy - the hands are rodium plated so a bit like these but all you need to do is adjust the wrist angle slightly and they catch the light and look beautifully legible. Size wise the speedy moonwatch doesn’t wear like a 42mm at all - most of that is the crown guards which you don’t see. It wears like a 40mm so I dont see the case size as any different to this.

[@IwanJebiewdenko-bn6zk]

Cool shirt.

[@scottsj4625]

I almost bought 10 years ago a much less expensive version of the First Omega in space, it was under 4000 dollars US new. The reason I did not buy it was I saw some receipts of overhauling the watch, which was nearly 3000 dollars US. So very expensive to service. That kind of goes with mechanical chronographs regardless of brand as they are complicated to repair. Lots of parts.

[@robertmccluskie8327]

It’s hard to make out the time compared to the older model.

[@orangedan5424]

Honestly I don't like the bracelet style, I prefer the white version. Other than that it is very nice...very tempting...

[@nkr1159]

I'm completely baffled by the use of polished and highly reflective hands on anything other than a dress watch, with the legibility becoming dependent on the environment. Why can't the hands be some kind of matte or brushed silver ?!

[@cedarcanoe]

I can’t get it the north-American contributors leep on Whining on 19mm strap sizes. Maybe return to Europe (UA) because ofd strap sizes are no problem here

[@Mench951]

Not usually critical but the way you've lit this video isn't doing the watch any favors. The metal looks yellow.

[@silviocaravelli3567]

Legibility is a bit an issue.

[@vantage789]

I don’t understand what people mean when they say the watch ‘wouldn’t work as well’ without the faux patina. If the watch was an honest design it would have white hands and indices. Nothing about a disingenuous design decision improves anything - functional or aesthetic. I have to do the old Omega vs. Rolex comparison but for all Rolexes faults as a brand they would never release a watch with faux patina.

[@juventusforlife8785]

Almost perfect but the hands so dark... why??? big no no

[@BobBoyd1]

The white hands have more contrast but the FOIS are polished steel so when the light hits them you have no problem seeing anything. Very visible. I picked mine up 2 days ago. It’s incredible.

[@juventusforlife8785]

@@BobBoyd1 what about the lume?

[@heinerjurgens5362]

What with all that easy to read complaints? Who gives a damn ?

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

The lume plots look like a 🐈 cat took a piss on them and it dried lol

[@vantage789]

Faux patina, no thanks. No idea why omega would do this cheap gimmicky design.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Agreed soo many great watches are ruined by it. Why anyone would want piss yellow markers over crisp white markers is beyond me

[@vantage789]

@@lonewolfemcquade8133 I have a BB58 and though the markers are off white I wouldn't necessarily call it faux patina. They're kinda like a cream colour. Plus the indices on the bezel look like they're going to fade to a silver/white over time. (Though I will say the faux rivets are very annoying in the same way faux patina is). But the indices on this Omega are just so obviously 'look at me I'm aged patina!' that it ruins the watch.

[@Sicarius888]

I think if you can't easily read the time it is not a watch but fashion accessory. And Omega should stop with that tiresome space thing. It looks more and more like an old person still boasting he once won a spelling competition in primary school. Is Omega worried Speedy is not good enough to be popular on its own merits?

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

I totally agree brotha 💯 I'm soo sick of the space connection it's not even funny anymore it's over done. Both Breitling and Heuer were both in space before Omega you don't see them bringing it up every 5 minutes

[@desireless4092]

Rather black - greyish sunburst, more readable hands and no fautina. Looks cool but pass.

[@dukes70]

Not enough contrast with hands, all hands are not same colors. They almost seem out of place or mismatched compared to original Moon or even Ed White. I understand in keeping with original FOIS but it should be legible from all angles and this clearly is not. It is a smaller diameter but L2L is .5 mm longer & it’s .2 mm thicker than regular Moon! For $8K, Pass! I’ll keep my hesalite 1861! At least I can tell the time on it! lol 😂 Why not demonstrate the micro adjust on the clasp vs just talking about it and assuming its function. A miss there! 🤦‍♂️

[@viperviperpiro]

i need to read for 1 or 2 sec more to read the time! nay... not for me.

[@musik4u343]

That's bracelet was a bad bad choice..yuk

[@firstnamelastname-ys3mz]

Meh I’ll buy another Daytona instead

[@harrybrown1776]

If im being honest, this watch is ugly.. wouldnt buy it even if was $500 and i dont care if it was the first watch that landed in jupiter.. maybe its bcos i owned one too many rolexes that i find it hard to appreciate a watch like this..

[@foolchecker123]

So because you own Rolexes you can’t appreciate other brands creations? Care to elaborate?