Omega SPEEDMASTER APOLLO 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Review

[@ScuuBdoo]

I absolutely love the 11 at 11 o clock. I've seen dozens of instagram posts where people don't notice it. I'm glad you pointed it out and thanks for the excellent review. Nicely done Omega.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, yep it’s a nice touch, 11 happens to be my lucky number also so it was great to see!

[@retailnashville684]

Great video. I would add I’ve heard that Armstrong left his Speedmaster in the lunar module because a clock in the module wasn’t operating properly; not that his Speedmaster’s crystal had failed. He left his running to keep track of elapsed time. I just wanted to add that point of clarification.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Brian, I will check that out, I always thought it malfunctioned. If your right I will pin this comment to the top in case I confuse any one else! Thanks for commenting.

[@MattSteemson]

You are correct sir.

[@nigelphilipfoster772]

The display cracked on the lunar module time keeper hence Neil Armstrong and Buzz synchronised their speed masters and Neil hung his over a control module to use as a time keeper on returning to the Eagle lunar module . The hesalite glass on his speedmaster did not crack

[@kevinleighuk]

@@CasualWatchReviews the crystal popping off a Speedmaster refers to Dave Scott on Apollo 15 who wore his privately owned prototype Bulova onto the moon''s surface. Hence why his watch sold in 2015 for $1.6M as there are few privately owned true moon watches. The rest are in the Smithsonian (being government property) except for Buzz Aldrin's Speedie that was actually worn on the moon (and hence the 1st) that went missing in the post on its way there.

[@GeorgeTropicana]

@@kevinleighuk they found Buzz's watch!

[@kevinleighuk]

It's always nice to read a thorough review with lots of details. I bought one of these watches from an AD at the end of 2019 and it's a lovely watch. As you say the presentation box is incredible. The sub-dial at 9 o'clock can be hard to read as the sweeping small seconds hand is also gold so gets lost in the gold image on Buzz' bum!! LOL The presentation pack is amazing and the AD gave me an anniversary pin (of an astronaut) that was given to some people as part of the launch of the model. I agree about the case-back. It's made of sapphire crystal so could have been made translucent to allow seeing the beautiful co-axial movement - which has very good time-keeping. You have to buy the new sapphire sandwich version launched this year to see the same movement in all its glory. It provides an excuse to buy a standard black dial version!!

[@truebluemiata]

Hi Sam. Off topic but I'm not on social media. Just listened to your podcast on vintage Seiko chronographs. Thanks for covering this lesser known topic. One point of clarification. Seiko does have a modern mechanical chrono movement, the 8R48, which they periodically use. See the recent SRQ029 & 031 releases. This movement is very different than the vintage Suwa and Daini movements however. I do agree that the resurrection of the architecture of the old movements is unlikely. Cheers.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Tom, sorry for the late reply! i learned about that movement after that podcast. I also hear its very hard to get a hold of for the microbrand community

[@truebluemiata]

@@CasualWatchReviews No worries! The aftermarket version of the 8R48 is the NE88. I think you are correct, there hasn't been much uptake on this one. It appears to me that watchmakers prefer a similarly priced fully assembled 775O that I understand ETA is still happy to sell, or else spend less on a mecha-quartz or SW500 ebauche. That Seiko would be withholding NE88 supply is somewhat surprising but who can tell what Seiko's marketing model(s) is these days? They certainly don't let on what they're up to!

[@leeperry5375]

Very cool, love the watch and a good presentation. Another great video, thanks!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, Lee, appreciate you watching!

[@herbmerced7780]

Hey Sam....trying to catch up on your content...I’m a Telehealth-Health RN....been busy trying to keep folks out of the ER and treat and monitor remotely...got some time off....thanks for the content...

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Heriberto, thanks for all your doing out there! It’s a crazy time. Glad I can give you a little bit of content in your down time! Let me know if you have any requests. I also have some straps and stuff I can send you over. Feel free to email me if you get time or message me on the Facebook group!

[@roamy3605]

I have not seen this watch reviewed or seen up close before. Pretty cool looking watch! Thanks for sharing.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks, I have a few reviews I have been working on from my time at bobs watches before all this 'shelter in place' stuff. Finally getting to edit them and doing the watches justice.

[@markbevan1093]

Great review like the zoom tool thing cheers stay safe

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Mark, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@Ste1985zz]

Hopefully they will put this movement in the standard moonwatch and add an adjustable clasp like the seamaster... and not charge a fortune for it

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep, unfortunately I would personally not like to bet on that although it would be cool

[@Ste1985zz]

The Casual Watch Reviewer Me either, I, like you, am not really interested in the Omega kool aid right now

[@drwindsurf]

This is an amazing watch and you give it a fantastic review Sam.😊👍 My biggest problem with this watch is the ~7K watches is not a real limited edition. It is funny that you are reviewing this watch now, given recent podcasts😂

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I know Jeffery, very fitting. I have been sat on this one for a while, just needed to edit it together!

[@jigd0471]

Dont get fooled, I thought the same thing, and it was sold out in the 1st weekend

[@kevinleighuk]

It was limited to 6969 watches which makes it kind of limited - and they sold out pretty quickly.

[@ph8077]

Might have been apposite if they'd limited it to 1969 pieces...but no, bunch of greedy bastards!

[@wheelsandwatches]

Lovely watch. How thick is the watch?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, thanks for commenting, it was the standard speedy thickness but i didn't specifically measure this exact one so around 14mm I think

[@raymondrichardson6061]

Nicely delivered and informative thanks Sam. Beautiful watch.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Ray! Appreciate you watching, I tried to trim this one down a bit. I sometimes waffle on!

[@fred1713]

Although Dave Scott and Neil Armstrong flew together in the space program, I recall that Dave Scott's Chrystal had popped off his Speedmaster. That happened 1971 when he used the Bulova (which has been in my family for 75 years) as a backup timepiece.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep, I think these stories often get confused to being Armstrong's speedmaster that failed, quite the opposite. Do you mean you actually own the Bulova that went to space?

[@fred1713]

@@CasualWatchReviews Sorry to disappoint. No, I do not own that watch. I believe it went for over $1.5 mm. at auction. However I am a Bulova fan. The company used to be right here in Rhode Island, where I've always lived, when the space program started. My only moon watch is (50th anniversary) the one you detail on you tube.

[@anthonysmithyman372]

Stunning piece, I wear my speedy every day.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Anthony, I just uploaded a review of an aftermarket bracelet with a style bracelets to this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLJm6ymd8eEla8

[@anthonysmithyman372]

@@CasualWatchReviews hi Sam, I watched it yesterday, very nice bracelets, I think I.ll be ordering one on pay day...cheers!

[@GOMAROMA]

That is a beauty! I like! ...a lot!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I agree they have done a great job of this one

[@CapitanTavish]

I went to Switzerland and in the omega boutique I saw this watch with 1969/6969 serial number. I regret I didn’t take it

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Wow, that would have been an interesting number to own

[@tods.9947]

An awesome watch and perhaps a future grail! Thanks Sam.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Tod, They seem to be going up and up in value!

[@SpaceFactsWax]

Thanks for uploading. I got the opportunity to witness a rocket launch in 2018. Memorable experience. I uploaded a pretty fun montage of the trip to my page.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@surfitli]

It’s really a very nice watch. Has some really nice details. Only problem, it’s almost $10,000, way out of reach of most.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Yep, as you saw in my upload on selling my Omega and I have been mentioning on the podcast. I'm not sure what omegas pricing strategy is currently

[@MrSaadmubarak]

Omega build quality watches...when you compare to what other brands are charging and the fact that this model sold out in one week, obviously they've got it priced right, at least from a business perspective.

[@spino1984]

Love it

[@thatmexicanguy2989]

Grail watch for me

[@TinBin-Craig]

brill watch i love it if i had the cash i buy one...... cheers

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey Craig, its one of the most interesting speedmasters I have reviewed since the Ultraman I think. I think i like it more than that one actually!

[@ph8077]

"One small step for man...." _"A man!...a man!....a man!"_ D'oh! You only had two lines & you effed it up!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

"One small step for a man" is what he actually said, according to Neil Armstrong himself, in multiple interviews. Watching that back, I did make a mistake but it was not that.

[@stephentaylor6320]

For a minute there i thought he,s bought it back already.lol

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Can you imagine, I would have to do one of those click bate 'We Need To Talk' uploads 😂Big advantages of living near Bob's Watches is I get to play with a lot of cool watches without ever having to buy any!

[@Chyphor]

HOW WAS THE WATCH NOT IN THERE HAHA WTF DUDE WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS

[@CasualWatchReviews]

what do you mean?

[@peterfoskett]

Omega never cease to amaze me how they can take a beautiful watch like the Speedmaster and make it look horrid and offer it on such a massive number of units that it’s not a limited edition at all.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I don't mind this one Peter but I did have a few thinks to say about the Seamaster 300 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vYgYKXiLiMhbM

[@Bob.martens]

It's a speedmaster

[@CasualWatchReviews]

It certainly is Bob, its also limited edition, in fact, the only none limited edition things Omega is doing is the number of limited edition watches they make 😄

[@GeorgeTropicana]

Maybe some day... 😔