It's Time For The Honest Review Of The Moonswatch Moonphase

[@rafekadlec5035]

I'm 16 years old, no job relying on money from parents and saving it up and I have a passion for watches. I have a decent enough collection (my favourite being a yema rallygraf) which satisfies me but I love the speedmaster. When the moonswatch first came out i went down to London with my dad and that is what originally got me into watches (I was probably around 14-15). When i saw the mission to pluto i fell in love, so i saved ever since that and last summer i finally bought one while on holiday in Italy, I am also a big fan of these snoopy variants. All in all i do not think the moonswatch is as poor as people say, i enjoy mine on the occasions i wear it and i believe that you can only enjoy them if you take them as a fun weekend watch, maybe its bias as it is the watch that got me hooked.

[@johnkeohane2168]

it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, as long as you enjoy it

[@TheFrankm3]

Great to hear you’re enjoying the watch. Also a lovely memory to share with your dad picking up a watch together. Watch fans are all super opinionated, so don’t take it to heart - just enjoy what you have. Lots of people love these watches.

[@jeffreytruong8918]

I respect you my friend I was the same as you. Keep doing what you love doing and your going to be $$$ KING

[@robertmckinlay7242]

The wife likes it, end of.

[@fleshcrunch7988]

Mission to Pluto really is the best one

[@ashleychambers7602]

Just great marketing. Some people think they’re getting a cheap omega when in fact they’re getting an expensive swatch

[@ramensobatv]

This is the best way to say it. Lol!

[@AvroBellow]

I'm with you on that! An OVERPRICED Swatch is how I word it. 😁

[@robertmckinlay7242]

It's both.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

But it is still an Omega also.

[@ashleychambers7602]

@@DeOmnibusDubitandum76 the only reason it has the omega branding on these watches is that the luxury omega brand comes under the swatch group and that is where the similarities end

[@LS1007]

Even $150 would be too much for me. Thanks for sharing it. 🙏🏼

[@LouisGiliberto]

Same. $80-$100 at most for me.

[@MaroMarenio]

​@@LouisGiliberto👊

[@keefw361]

Don't buy it then

[@TedJM]

@@LouisGiliberto exactly, for 150 bucks youre getting into nice gshock territory, i know which one i'd have

[@gs6249]

My very first watch was a swatch. Bought in 1986. It started my interest in watches at 8 years old. I still have it and it still works.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

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[@orvillefindley8117]

The fool and his money are easily parted 👍😂

[@bobrossatron]

Just purchased one. It’s a fun watch and got me back into researching watches. Now I’m chasing after an actual legit Omega. So I’ll credit them with that.

[@HelloMatthewLong]

Same here; got a neptune and now seeking a speedy professional

[@DanielD184]

I just knew Mrs MWC would like it… a sense of inevitability… 😂😂

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I think the MoonSwatch would be a great and fun purchase if it were under $100. They look cool and I absolutely love Snoopy, but I just can't wrap my head around paying those kind of prices for a disposable plastic watch no matter what branding is on the dial.

[@OGbrundle]

You can buy one indistinguishable from the $300 one for $28 online, that actually work better and have a removable case back

[@keefw361]

Fakes are shit and very noticeable. It's €300 a speedmaster professional sells for €9000! It's not bad value it says Omega that alone is worth the price tag

[@TB-vb3ov]

​​@@OGbrundleThere's no good fakes lol gtfoh

[@Dekztir]

@@OGbrundle Where!?

[@danielm2827]

I like it. Gonna buy it as soon as I have the opportunity. Dont care about specs and about what critics say, i just like it and I know I'm gonna enjoy it.

[@mrmagoo.3678]

Out of them all?...that Dark Snoopy one?..Yeah..that one!...Luv it.

[@soaremicheledavid6020]

Just got an omega x swatch last week, just to get the dial & movement, to put it in a stainless steel case with sapphire crystal. Best decision ever!

[@BADCOMPANYBAZ]

Please share a picture so I can understand what you did I’m very curious

[@balanrares]

What case did you use?

[@Grumpy_Cyborg]

If you think the watch strap is a bit crap, it's because it's made from the landing module loo roll.

[@garethsigrist8714]

I think the MoonSwatch is a lot of fun, they’ve got so many colourways and they are a great example of how to create a product that didn’t exist before but enthusiasts can’t get enough of! And this Snoopy Moonphase is no exception! That being said, the MoonSwatch isn’t for me. As you said, they are considerably overpriced for what they are. They would need to be sub £100 for me to even consider one and even then it would be a novelty purchase. Awesome show as ever MWC!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agree!!! They really feel too lightweight though:( like a 3D render!!!;)

[@karlsenula9495]

In my opinion they are fun IF you can wear it without it breaking, the color running or the fact that when there is an issue you have to throw it away and can't repair it. As at least one owner in the comments section said they are afraid to wear theirs.

[@stevenharper6888]

I pick up the Mercury one and the Sun one for my wife last week . Over priced , watches but fun and I do enjoy wearing it. It not an everyday watch but I have over 40 watches in the collection so none are everyday for me. Great fun watch and to be enjoyed . Just think of it for what it is !

[@stu632]

Well done to Swatch for rejuvenating the brand, but not for me, cheap tat. Would rather have a Citizen Tsuyosa, Promaster or any number of Seiko, Casio or micro brands such as Dan Henry etc...

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Anyone of those other brands will last you a decade!

[@user-qh7mv8np2s]

I have a Citizen pro master that feels and looks better than moonswatch. I jist got onega moonswatch yesterday and feels like a cheap plastic toy.

[@timetowatch_francois]

Funny you say “no more MoonSwatch” … I find myself drawn to it 😵‍💫 And now, with this all-white version, I feel “the pull” even more 😩 I haven’t acquired one yet but I feel you have to look at this type of watch differently, in a more light hearted kind of way. Thanks for sharing my friend! Another great show!

[@garethhanna9173]

These things are utter junk, Swatch must be doubled up in laughter at the number of people that will buy a plastic watch worth £30 for £240. Nice work if you can get it.

[@peakrider4886]

💯 and even more so with these moonphase ones, they’re £270!!

[@bradleydavies4781]

Well I live in Australia in a state capital I still can’t buy one of the first ones so I don’t care really .

[@Ratgibbon]

Yep, can confirm, I mainly bought the standard Mission to the Moon because of FOMO and wanting to be "in the club". And because I like space stuff and can't afford the original. But it was for retail, in a Swatch shop, a year after it came out. Don't feed the flippers and the scalpers if you want one. For a while I didn't wear it much, got tired of the hype train, but since I put it on a NATO strap it finds it way onto my wrist every now and then.

[@cagataycakmak2280]

These are ok imo, If you have the cash to spend and want it then any watch is a good buy. The hate these things get started to be a bit too much in my opinion.

[@karlsenula9495]

The hate has frankly been amplified because of 1) the pre-release hype and expectations which is partially the fault of Swatch and 2) the huge disconnect between the expectations and what the quality ended up being ... plus the way they were released, plus the flippers, plus Swatches reneging on online sales. I wanted one when the hype started but the more reviews I saw, the more I hear about them, the more the drama of trying to get one, the more Swatch milks this with another release frankly the less I want one.

[@clivemcquire7686]

Soon to be available on eBay at +300%. A stroke of marketing genius Mr Hayek 👏🏻👏🏻

[@markbowman7240]

sorry their just not for me , g shock etc better value and tougher

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I’m with ya!!!!

[@mrmagoo.3678]

I love some of 'em.... it's just because I've got the hots for Speedmasters..recon that'd wear off quite quickly tho..too expensive for a cheap plastic knock-off.

[@okwithpink]

"Swatch has finally made enough bio-ceramic to make their own moon" caught me off-guard 🤣

[@tonyquickpasta]

Im 35 and definitely wanted to be part of the cool team. Have myself a mercury and lava, and love them.

[@pepeaguilarramos6700]

Catching Speedy vibes at a twentieth part of the price of the original, being an authentic fun watch (no one could understand it otherwise) that makes me smile each time I look at it (Mission on Earth)… worth it for me. I’ve had swatches for decades and I still wear them at a reasonable state of conservation. The key is to not take it to seriously. 😝😉

[@TheBrah808]

The moonswatch worked on me....3 months later I got a speedmaster racing 40mm and seamaster 300m. Brilliant

[@MaartenAnna]

I bought the Mission to Mars for the missus, which is stunning on a white tropical strap. But these are even better! I might look at the white one.

[@BR81-iv6lt]

Should have bought the mission to Uranus

[@MaartenAnna]

@@BR81-iv6lt 😂 That blue one stains your skin.

[@skookumjack]

Thanks for taking one for the team. We owe you one !

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you!

[@eggsII]

“Cheap, cereal box toys” hits the nail on the head! Swatch has always been marketed to kids/ teens. If you look at it from that perspective, they’re fine! They don’t have to be super-high quality because they’re meant to be relatively disposable.

[@plektosgaming]

The everyday version of the Swatch is a Tissot :) Slightly better made, decent enough movements. And if you shop around a tiny bit, you can always find them 40-60% off. Closer to that 150 pounds he's suggesting out the door, because nobody is collecting them. I have one that I wear for work that cost me about $140 on sale. Given that Citizen and Seiko have raised their prices, not a bad deal. But, yes, this is absurdly overpriced.

[@jiv32]

I would agree with "cereal box toys except" £270 doesn't qualify as cheap, does it?

[@thebeardedone6741]

They aren’t even fine for kids/teens at that price point they could get something better that last longer for that price, it is a cool looking watch for about 80/100 bucks anything more than that and it would be more beneficial to buy a seiko, orient or casio

[@eggsII]

@@thebeardedone6741 Cool! Appreciate that opinion. Could that argument be applied to all Swatch watches? Can you name a Swatch that’s not overpriced for what you get?

[@plektosgaming]

@@thebeardedone6741 If you must have a Swiss movement, there are many in that price range that use a less expensive quartz movement than the ETA. Mathey-Tissot ( not Swatch Tissot ) makes many good watches for $100 over at Jomashop. Basically a Swiss Timex. Which are also good choices. My favorite growing up was a dual-time Timex. That someone stole from my gym locker.. lol.

[@QWERTYQwertz852]

I First discovered your Channel today. And i Must say i really Like your Style! Great Video, Bad Watch

[@jmartinezci1]

Man I love your vids they're always a riot!!🎉

[@MeestroDavid]

Pretty content with my Seiko 5 Snoopy--it's not made of cheap plastic (er..."bioceramic", its movement is serviceable, the strap won't fall apart in your hands, and in 10 years time, it'll still be reliably ticking away when this thing is keeping the earth warm in a landfill.

[@Boyahda]

Please keep in mind, you're buying a Swatch NOT a Speedmaster. One will last a few years, the other will last a lifetime and beyond.

[@mrbuckles283]

I recently got Mission on Earth and Mission to Pluto. I love them in all honesty.

[@PyleHD]

I hate devaluing of the Speedmaster legacy with these throwaway plastic toys. Don't get me wrong I'm no expensive watch snob, I can't afford real Speedy, but the idea of plastic toy being sold at that price point is hideous. Consider this: will this watch be something you can wear daily in normal use and still have something to show your kids 15 years down the line? NO! That same question is positive in case of 100e Seikos Citizens etc. So even if they are much more affordable they are real watches. This is just marketing scam. "Bioceramic" yeah right. I guess the marketing expert who thought of that got some real money for it.

[@BosunM8James]

Everything from the 80's and 90's has made a comeback in some way or another. It's a bit surprising to me that Swatch didn't take advantage of that trend and bring back their retro watches that were so popular from that era with the transparent cases and straps and wild designs. That would've been better than a moonswatch. In my humble opinion.

[@mndreamcatcher09]

If I have to buy a plastic watch, I'll go with Casio. Still can't understand what that watch is! Not Omega, not Swatch, no mechanical movement, what the hell

[@rayray..3349]

woops..Reycycled RUBBISH..All of em.

[@karlsenula9495]

Better value in the same look stainless steel, Seiko VK movement Pagani versions ... For about half the price ... Time for Mr. Pagani to celebrate 🎉.

[@robertmckinlay7242]

Doesn't have the Omega logo.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@robertmckinlay7242 the photocopier ran out of ink at that point? 🤷🤦

[@karlsenula9495]

@@robertmckinlay7242 in fairness you are right but for arguments sake IF the Pagani version had been released by Swatch instead (at lets say the Swatch release price) with the same Pagani specs but with the Omega logo on it which one would you say is better value?

[@christiangrenouillet8692]

Yes it's a toy, I got the Jupiter and I'm afraid to wear it. crasy

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Christian showing support !!!!;)

[@teeKeri]

MoonSwatch, the gift that just keeps on giving. :)

[@alanb1498]

Rather have a casio

[@elchinofatman1]

Been waiting for this one. Despite all the press I really want to like these. 😊

[@haunted.by.horror]

Honestly, I think the skmei 1584 70th anniversary snoopy watch has better build quality. The moonswatches look like a cheap toy version of a speedy, but if someone wants to spend $200 on a watch that looks like it came out of a cereal box its their money.

[@IlDiavolo2515]

That's a cool "once in a blue moon" deal. I like it

[@r.p.3192]

Cool video… but hey, what’s the watch you are wearing during the video… that’s much more interesting than the featured white Speedmaster scam…?

[@peabrained_11]

I much preferred the snoopy seiko pieces

[@DerHackbart]

As a big fan of the original Speedmaster, I got me a Moonswatch last year when coming along a swatch store. Long story short: The glass was so poor, that it was totally scratched two days later. Props to swatch for taking care and sending me a new watch, but I sold it right away. I'm still liking the design and the idea, but the finished product is just not worth the price tag.

[@FCC12321]

I like this watch ... but now that you've shown us the black version, I can't wait to see that one!!! Who doesn't love Snoopy?!

[@nigelpearson9101]

As a fan of the Speedmaster I bought one of these (the Moon one) just to see what the fuss was about. I thoroughly endorse everything you say about cheapness, lightness and price. I would be interested in your take on the Blancpain/Swatch collaboration. Still “bio ceramic”(😅) but with a genuine, albeit stripped down, automatic movement.

[@justingalore123]

I love mine. Have had various including this one. The case shape, the fun factor, wearable too. The Blancpain is good as a bit more robust!

[@karlsenula9495]

I think they would be better value if they came in a box of Captain Crunch cereal.

[@THX-C]

Swatch needs to use a sturdier composite like fibershell. The JCrewxMarathon Navigator is both a collab, a celebration of Marathon and a loose homage to the old Benrus Type 1 all in a somewhat robust package. Swatch could use a more durable material. The wife likes it!

[@chrissimpson453]

I love omega and love speedys and most of my collection are watches owned by swatch group but I just couldn't ever understand the hype or price for a plastic watch that is known to break easily BUT the Blancpain 50 fathoms swatch I love but I guess the fact its automatic even if it is a system 51 makes a big difference to me🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣

[@adk7962]

I actually love it! I’m kidding. It’s crap. But if someone likes it, I’m actually glad and hope they enjoy it. But I can literally rattle off 50 watches off the top of my head I would buy before this one for the money. Thanks as always for the entertaining review!

[@Metronomia_Eliott]

🤣"The wife , what does she know of it " 🤣🤣🤣

[@_echnaton]

Got a Jupiter in me watchbox that I take out 2-3 times a week to time my workouts/runs. Wears beautifully on a black perlon strap.

[@nickjohnson217]

If these were free with a box of cornflakes I’d still buy my porridge!

[@karraguer]

Moon and Jupiter here. I really like them. I believe the plastic fantastic bio ceramic stuff will stand the test of time…

[@andreariva5471]

Is the best watch ever! Super comfortable, reliable, cool and cheap!

[@adrianomazzanti497]

The Moon - Bin is 100% compostable after the warranty period expires🤣

[@leuterisminousis663]

Congratulations on your channel content. I subscribed to your channel because you had previously presented watches with good quality of manufacture and an affordable price for the common consumer. The watches on display today are beyond the expectations of the average consumer and I find them extremely expensive.I would like if you could make videos like you used to again so we can shop and I don't think I will ever be able to raise a little money to buy an expensive watch Thanks much for your time be well always😊

[@johnswick7108]

I came here just to hear him talk shit on it. lol

[@Bosdaks]

FOr me the moonswatch is some of instant 'luxury' watch. Whenever I wear my Rolex or Panerai, no one actually notices it, possibly because many people are not familiar with it. But whenever I'm wearing my Moonswatch, I gets lots of compliments even from non watch enthusiasts that my watch looks great :D Or sometimes they say it's an expensive watch just because many people easily knows how the moonswatches look like and the price

[@benironside1264]

I encountered one in the wild on the wrist of a co worker. I was interested until I held it. Honestly it just felt like an over priced toy.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Love these videos

[@markwalton8988]

Moonswatch is a Toy watch. Best watch in this price range is the Bulova Lunar pilot. Fit and finish is nice and could be an heirloom piece.

[@samuraikaoss1455]

This is my favorite one. Might have to get it when I go to NYC.

What watch are you wearing in this video ? Is it the SRPK17K1 ?

[@mikemurphy8996]

White watches I only wear in the summer with a T-shirt on.

[@DSG-farts-connoisseur]

I wasn't really into watches until I got my Earth MoonSwatch. The minute they announced the first collection I was stunned honestly, I immediately wanted one of these even though it was clear it was plastic. Before buying them, I only had my Casio calculator watch as a daily and that was it, but now I have 7 watches in my watch case. The real Omega Speedmaster is not a watch I would ever buy even if I had the money, I just can't justify that purchase, but it is a design I like the most in watches. So yeah, I realize it's a toy and it's overpriced and it's stupid, I still love my MoonSwatch because it looks good to me, it has a personal meaning (two actually) and it led to getting into this hobby.

[@matthewbessey681]

I’d only ever consider one of these to just stick in a cupboard and hope it’d be worth something one day !!

[@0017Bulldog]

MWC, excellent vid as usual, despite what the wife says. I have the ultimate in patience. I am waiting for the bottom to drop out...maybe even for the point when the Moonswatch use is even considered nerdy. That is when I will swoop in and by my baby Moonswatch for a mere $99.99 (USD). I am a watch hero.

[@mikldude9376]

Its good you give the missus a look , women have a way of separating the chaff from the hay so to speak that we blokes dont always have :) .

[@brothermancalvin]

The reason i bought the black snoopy swatch was because i was saving for a speedmaster and it was a goal of mine to get , but life happened and i had to spend the speedmaster money on something important so i got the swatch to stop the itch

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That itch will never go my friend!!! And that snoopy speedy will be long gone in the bin !;)

[@Anttonioni]

So much hate for something meant to be fun and silly. They are great for what they are.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

It’s just what they are are way too expensive. If they were 60 pound, genius!

[@grahamwilliams2940]

bought a mercury added a nato strap and loved it so went and bought the omega, guess what.... I still wear the swatch more.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

The Pagani "SpeedChina" is a amazing deal for the money, got one and it's great. But I gave in to temptation and just bought a Mission to the Moon, it's on its way here. I figure getting a genuinely Omega branded watch for the money was worth a try. Hope I don't get grafted on it and it lasts for a few years at least.

[@thatguyinachair5912]

Great vid, as always... I can't help but think that the hype train for these Fisher-Price monstrosities, left the station, about a year ago. Enough time has passed, and everyone has had a chance to sober up after the crazy party. In the cold light of day, we now all see the Moonswatches for the plastic-y rubbish they really are...At this point, Swatch is deep in cashgrab territory😂

[@nauticalben7326]

I always appreciate Archie Luxury’s son’s opinion on the matter!

[@chair5728]

I think they’re really fashionable and I’d want one if they weren’t so much

[@WonderofWatches]

love that Seiko 5 on your wrist

[@frankradisch3652]

Great one Russ.

[@TheAirmacguy]

Pagani Design Mission to Alaska is pretty good LOL. Not too fond of the Chinese brand but that design is pretty decent build.

[@chrisfox2211]

I don't understand the point for Omega to put their name on this stuff

[@karlsenula9495]

Swatch group said they didn't have a choice ... Blancpain was put in the same situation. 🤷

[@underdog5081]

I opted to spend a little more to get a Studio Underd0g watch

[@vincenzocherubini2424]

You were lucky to get it at that price. I've seen a few chancers asking over 1k🤣! I love Snoopy, but if i want a Snoopy watch, i'll go for the Seiko Snoopy editions that you can still get for about £325, bat at least it's a real watch with a real mvmt! Well done, that mad man!

[@sandeepkark]

i wonder if someone gonna start modding these with metal body and better band, while retaining dial and mechanism

[@andyconnolly28]

...love the timex reference to snoopy 😂😂

[@tonyw9803]

Men on the Moon!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Dropkick_Monger]

I think Swatch has the right idea, insofar as they're making fun watches that get people excited. That said, I wish they'd take the G-Shock route and make their special editions decent quality and price them reasonably. The Pagani Design "homages" to the speedy are far superior quality (based on the various reviews I've seen) for a third of the price, so there's no reason these shouldn't be a little better. I love the concept, just not the execution. Great video as always. Cheers! P.S. Please consider another batch of The Mad Hacker. Darn thing is sold out!

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

I thought all Swatch watches were assembled by robots. How did they get the hands wrong?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

They work’m too hard!!!

[@Smartzenegger]

I would rather call this a/the peppermint watch.

[@DannyMinick]

I love mine! 😌

[@briantalley8415]

To each their own, and if some folks enjoy these watches, that's fine. For me, this beats out Hublot in the that's-absolutely-not-for-me category.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

I would buy that watch if it were no more than 80 bucks. In a heartbeat. I’m not paying what they’re asking for.

[@watchingdanny]

I love Snoopy but I prefer him on my much more durable and affordable Timex. Thanks for the great review though. 😊

[@joshbenson3307]

great episode, so funny. and is that a back to the future Pepsi bottle ?

[@laurenceharrison661]

Great video. Really made me laugh😂 Thank you

[@porscheoscar]

Not that bad a markup when you consider what you're actually geting for $3K Swiss 3 handers. It's ceratinly not worth $350 but the resale has been incredibly solid. I rarely see one sell below retail on Ebey. theres a strong market for it both new (see the long lines at Swatch store) and used. As far as the watch itself, I mean how more costly is it to make a Swiss G10 (if that's what theyre' using) vs. a 3 hand Swiss ETA, Sellita or Kenissi mechanical? $3,500 worth? I'm going to guess it's probably less than $50 difference. Then you your case, crystal and I know for sure those aren't costing anyone anything near a $1,000 to make at retail. Point is complaining about the price while going along with what we are asked to pay for off the shelf Swiss mechanical movements is bit strange.

[@samzerafa3185]

Swatch need to reduce the price to be realistic and affordable for more potential buyers , also it needs to be available on line for those who dont live near any boutiques. The watches came out 2 years ago and l was Interested in obtaining one but when was travelling outbound to Croatia my son dragged me into a watches of Switzerland boutique at Heathrow Airport and demanded l get my grail 3861 there and then so the Swatch version has no place for me now !