Race to the Moonwatch; Episode I: PHYLIDA Moonwatch SP-31 & TinTin SP-31 (Omega Speedster Homages)

[@wingi7722]

Excellent review! I have the Phylida moonwatch homage. Great value for the money

[@walnawk]

Thanks for the support. Yes, it is one of a kind with the manual winding movement.

[@sK3LeTvM1]

Thanks for the review. I would swap the bracelet any way. This watch needs a President style bracelet.

[@TheBimmer74]

I have the regular one on a leather band. I bought it to see how much I would like the this manual moonwatch before I actually buy the Omega. I have to say it's an incredible homage. So far mine is holding up well. I do not get it wet. I plan on purchasing the real thing within the next year. I'm taking the same approach with the Phylida Seamaster homage. I have one of those on order as well.

[@walnawk]

Thanks for writing. Phylida Seamaster Homage is actually is the best homage that Phylida offers (we released a video on that one year ago), Smart move that you try a homage before spending money on the real one. The routine of having a manual winding experience is so unique and cannot be duplicated. About the water thing, even a Rolex with screw down crown is not immune to that, smart to stay away from water and not making a habit of it.

[@rioriggs3568]

I also purchased both, hope Phylida make the blue snoopy

[@walnawk]

It is within their range to do that.

[@JustAboutTime]

Nice review. I have the Tin Tin Phylida myself .. though I'm sad to say the movement has just fallen to pieces. Not sure what that is due to, a shame as it looks great. By the way, I work at Roldorf & Co. in Gastown .. come on by and see me sometime Kwan, would be great to say Hi.

[@walnawk]

Thanks for watching. I remember you have mentioned to me that your TinTin fell apart. In fact, I was suppose to mention about your experience in my monologue, somehow I forgot that in my writing. Hopefully, people read your comment here, it is just as effective. Will make a point to swing by Gaston to say hi.

[@walnawk]

What are the hours at Gas Town? I am thinking of swinging by :-)

[@williamthomas6106]

I have the Alpha 1993 version from Alpha - Europe. The Alpha uses the ST1903 movement, so it has a 24 hour subdial. I think that adds a bit more "functionality" than simply mirroring the hour hands that the Phylida does. The Alpha has a screw down crown and is rated on it's website as 5ATM. However, I doubt the water resistance ratings on a lot of these products, simply because I don't believe they actually pressure test any of these. I also like the "brand" name better. Alpha - Omega. They are both greek letters. I'm not sure what a Phylida is. The Phylida offers Sapphire where as the Alpha is merely Mineral Glass. So that's a win for the Phylida. If you simply can't afford a Speedy, or want to test drive one prior to laying out thousands, then these may fit your bill. Also, if you really want a cool movement, but aren't really into the Seagull 1963 looks, this one might fill your bill.

[@walnawk]

Now that you got me interested, I may give Alpha a review in the future :-)

[@JPTRAN]

These 2 watches have the ST1902 movement. The subdial at 6h is a 12 hours indicator that redundantly indicates the time (hour). This is not the hour chronograph register or counter. That’s of no use. An ST1903 with a 24h indicator would have been a better choice. Could you please check If the minutes counter works properly when the watch is flipped dial downward? Some Phylida have an issue with the minutes register wheel jewel not inserted far enough. Lume is of poor quality especially on hands. ST19xx mouvements often break and fall apart because of the bad quality.

[@walnawk]

I flipped both timepiece downwards, tested both for more than 30 minutes, both minutes register ran good. No problem. But I do believe other people have bad luck with these models, another KZbinr has informed me about the poor quality. Fortunately, mine are just cosmetic issues, but they shouldn't even be there in its first place.

[@JPTRAN]

@@walnawk Thank you 🙏

[@sinjinadams2862]

I own a number of watches with this movement in them. I've always been concerned about their quality and longevity. I wear mine very infrequently and they are all working properly for now. I did learn something from your post. I didn't know there were different versions of this movement. Is the ST1903 a more expensive movement, is it why they don't use them instead.

[@walnawk]

​@@sinjinadams2862 Seagull replaced 1902 with 1903, they are same movement with 24 hour time at the 6:00 sub-dial rather than 12hr display.

[@JPTRAN]

@@walnawk Really ?

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

Do you turn the threaded crown clockwise or counterclockwise to wind the barrel? Thank you

[@walnawk]

It is the same direction as you wind the watch.

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

@@walnawk I accidentally turned it counterclockwise about 10 turns, don't know if it will have any effect? Thank you

[@walnawk]

@@NhanNguyen-ci6bb It should not have any effect. At the same time, do not trust this watch to go into water. Read the previous comments.

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

@@walnawk "How many hours of power reserve does the Phylida Speedmaster have?"

[@walnawk]

@@NhanNguyen-ci6bb I counted one time at 38 hours.

[@darkchocolate4643]

Great review. I'm from Belgium, so I feel almost obligated to buy the Tintin version of this watch That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Hergé and I were born in the same suburb of Brussels, albeit many, many moons apart. It seems like Phylida watched your video because judging by the pictures they changed the end link to a female version. That's a good thing because it means that this won't actually look like I'm wearing a dinner plate on my girly 6.25" wrist. I do worry that this bracelet is the same as the one on the Pagani Design "Speedmaster" though, in that is much too long and even with all the removable links taken out, it'll only fit wrists larger than mine. Would you happen to have an idea what the smallest wrist is that this bracelet will fit? Thanks!

[@walnawk]

My wrist is 5.75" and both bracelets (male and female) fit me well. They provided plenty of removable links to fit all wrists. Pagani Design "Speedy" bracelet is just a bad mistake/oversight.

[@darkchocolate4643]

@@walnawk Thank you so much, Kwan!

[@1988banker]

Is the bezel ceramic, or aluminum? Too bad it only has a 30 minute timer.

[@walnawk]

It is aluminum bezel. Definitely not ceramic.

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

Is it water resistant?

[@walnawk]

It claims to be water resistant, I don't see any rubber seals or mechanisms around the "pusher" buttons to prevent water from going in.

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

@@walnawk Have you ever tried it underwater? How do you feel after using it?

[@walnawk]

@@NhanNguyen-ci6bb I have had previous experiences trying other more expensive timepieces like this under water, IT WILL BE DAMAGED by water. Even a Rolex will risk water damage with a screwed-down crown. These are my first-hand experiences.

[@NhanNguyen-ci6bb]

@@walnawk Thank you for your information.