Why The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Is The Greatest Omega Made!

[@joshuabriggs7114]

I was born in '69 and just acquired an 1861 Moonwatch for my 50th. Love it!

[@anthonywilliamson7323]

Had mine for 40 years still working perfectly.

[@jamesestrada82]

That’s awesome Anthony! May you continue to wear it in good health!

[@anthonywilliamson7323]

@@jamesestrada82 thankyou James

[@klaassiersma4892]

I'v got the hesalite one, and i love it so much.

[@mrlume9475]

My Speedmaster is still the favourite watch in my collection. I'm a lucky guy as my wife purchased it for my 50th birthday. Didnt know how I'd get on with the manual wind but now its part of its charm. Definitley a keeper.

[@lmadigan1971]

Picked this up through a friend at Omega at staff once a year pricing but the hesalite version for under 3kusd Best buy ever To think I was concerned about how much I was spending at the time

[@get2dachoppa249]

I was born a few weeks after the first moon landing, so of course this has been my holy grail watch. Came close when I turned 50, but kids college tuition came first, so I settled for the Bulova Lunar Pilot. Now, 18 months later, tastes have changed, and I’m all about getting a GMT, most likely a Christopher Ward, or with a little patience, the Tudor Black Bay GMT.

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Just get the moonwatch

[@artagain8977]

Great review. Thanks for posting. Your Omega Planet Ocean review was one that helped with my decision to buy one.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

that's great to hear! Hopefully it is living up to your expectations.

[@artagain8977]

J. ANTHONY yes, and then some. I bought it with the bracelet but then ordered an Omega rubber strap . It’s similar to the strap that comes on the ceramic PO. Textured with white stitching. Looks fantastic on it.

[@johncoyle8191]

Beautiful watch and a real classic . Cant believes you've never reviewed it before . Good job , well done

[@ViperSRT1008]

Always love your honest and enthusiastic reviews!

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I also appreciate your ViperSRT user name.

[@ViperSRT1008]

@@JANTHONYCHANNEL Anytime! It us my dream car sir! One day I'll have one!!!

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

@@ViperSRT1008 i have no doubt you will, I've been fortunate to drive one...they are wild in a good way.

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting content. Subscribed.

[@PhilipWing]

Always good to see your videos Anthony.

[@jpetm1046]

I love your watch choices!

[@jackjohnson9161]

Thanks J, always enjoy your videos.

[@jamiejones4276]

I like the hesalite version. That's the actual one they wore on the moon. But I cant deny the beauty of the sapphire cashback of the newer version your holding now

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

I’m not a chronograph guy, but I’d absolutely consider a Speedie. Given that I have smaller wrists, the 39mm First Omega In Space would be my ideal Speedie, followed by the Hesalite Man On The F-ing Moon. Great review, J!

[@BB-gl7zt]

I had a FOIS, traded for the hesalite. I too have smaller wrists. The pro is only marginally bigger. I recommend the OG

[@akshayzaveri]

Nice one, definitely on my list, may be a wrist shot in the end next time 🤔, anyways delighted to see you comeback 👍

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

I wanted to, it was too small to put on my wrist the way it was sized.

[@LuisFranciscoAguilar]

Sapphire. The best one! Keep the videos coming man!

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

thank you

[@77cjam]

Very nice iconic watch, and stunning looking manual wind movement. Again bit like the hulk, probably wouldn't be my first choice of Omega, but superb nonetheless and as you say anyone with one no doubt will love

[@Mmarks9156]

Love the Speedy. I have a triple day date 38mm with blue dial. It's beautiful.

[@Charles-wq1uh]

I bought one back in 1976 which has the acrylic crystal. It is still functional, however it does not have Bluetooth to connect to my phone.

[@joewolfe642]

This is based off the 321 (a simplified version of the 321) which is what Patek based alot of their calibers off of. The 321 is a hard to produce movement which is why the new 321 speedmasters are demanding more of a premium. I think people get that mixed up alot. 1861/3 =/= 321. It was also the 321 that was worn on the moon - not the 861/1861 IIRC - someone please correct me if I am wrong.

[@Peter-Alexander]

You are correct. Although I read the 861 flew around the moon in the command module. I don't know which Apollo flight that was. Maybe somebody knows?

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Love mine, great on any strap.

[@OilBaron]

Just so ya know, Fortis who are/were involved with the Russian space program debunked the bit about the auto rotor; it works just fine in zero gravity.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

That’s cool, guess it’s the momentum. Didn’t know.

[@BB-gl7zt]

Was a chronograph the requirement from NASA when they did their tests? If that's the case, maybe that's why the manual wind was the default selection as there wasn't an automatic chronograph on the market when testing first started.

[@OilBaron]

Bob Loblaw Yes maybe, I don’t know the details of the tender / NASAs specifications

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

@@BB-gl7zt NASA certification tests took place in 1965, first auto chronographs hit the market starting February 1969. So only hand winders were available for testing. The Seiko 6139 Pogue was on Skylab in 1973, I think, first auto in space, and worked fine.

[@phmwu7368]

@@Pete...NoNotThatOne Automatic wristwatches in space: August 1965 and September 1966 = Glycine Airman Automatic pilot wristwatch on Gemini V and Gemini XI November 1973 to February 1974 Skylab-4 astronauts wore Automatic chronographs onboard NASA's first space station: Gerald Carr wore a Movado Datron Automatic chronograph and William Pogue wore a Seiko 6139 Automatic chronograph... FORTIS first flew in space in July 1994, spacewalk in September 1994 #MoonwatchUniverse

[@trevorhsu6357]

I'm town between a speedy professional and a planet ocean 39.5. I've always planned on getting the speedy but if I did I'd probably get something else to wear daily, probably a black bay. Maybe even two additional watched. Sometimes I think I only need one watch though and the planet ocean probably fits that bill better

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Icon. They go well on a strap too!

[@gamebred26]

My favorite watch of all time... hence the profile pic lol.

[@phmwu7368]

Automatic wristwatches in space: August 1965 Gemini V & September 1966 Gemini XI = Glycine Airman Automatic pilot wristwatch worn by Charles Pete Conrad and exposed to outer space! November 1973 to February 1974 Skylab-4 astronauts wore Automatic chronographs onboard NASA's first space station: Gerald Carr wore a Movado Datron Automatic chronograph and William Pogue wore a Seiko 6139 Automatic chronograph... FORTIS first flew in space in July 1994, spacewalk in September 1994 #MoonwatchUniverse

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

What an original opinion

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

It just occurred to me that it would have been really helpful for the Moonwatch to have a power reserve indicator. But then again, where would it be located? Talk about a mission critical feature! If I was up there, I would have needed a few strategically placed notes around the cabin to remind me to WIND THE WATCH! Haha. --Michael

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

Yeah, that would be extremely helpful. Never thought about that before.

[@KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG]

I think it was a lot more common to wind watches every day back then than it is now, such that it becomes a morning routine like brushing your teeth, so nobody really needed to be reminded to wind it.

[@brandonjames8671]

The planet ocean is no slouch either J😀

[@964tractorboy]

Plenty of screen-time for the Speedmaster. I'm warming to it. A lot.

[@williamstalvey6920]

Top 3 for me Older Omega Moon watch Deepsea Omega 600 m planet Ocean

[@stevemitchell7981]

If Rolex owned the Speedmaster it would being selling in the 8 to 10 grand range. I'm talking about the 1861 standard Speedmaster professional. The watch is the best priced watch on the market today and I think Omega will discontinue it and replace it with the co axial movement at a 3 thousand price hike.

[@MrMatt1923]

For being a manual winding watch. NASA found the watch and tested it and put it in space, it wasn’t designed to be a space watch. It was a racing watch first.

[@jeffgoesrandom4217]

Great. Still here. I will have to catch up. -Jeff Goes Random

[@evh4611]

Omega will release an update Speedmaster next years, i am sure. It will be far more expensive than the current version. So get one now, now you still can. Because prices will go up and up

[@manuel_winde]

Do you know the lottery numbers for this weekend please? 😁 or any sports predictions I can bet on

[@LeoBond]

Beauty! I've always wanted one.

[@pedrosaenz2800]

This is the most iconic watch in history. The worst problem is the lack of resistance yo water. 😎🤔

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

I hear that a lot, and counter thusly; no you can’t dive with it, but it is gasketed and has rated 50m water resistance. Extreme humidity and immersion was part of the torture tests at NASA, because astronauts always splashed down in the ocean, so this had to be able to stand up to reasonable water immersion. Besides, if you need to go diving, grab your Seiko.

[@normellison5347]

Then wear a dive watch when going feet wet...problem solved.

[@paulcornwell5581]

The "stamped" steel caseback version has a magnetic shield inside (like the Milgauss), but then you'd know that if you knew anything about watches... oh wait

[@TwentyOne_Five]

I’m certain that the title of this video is factually incorrect. However I agree with it!

[@cedarcanoe]

Many of us are missing your reviews. Hope you are well, stay safe my friend.

[@TheNomadsLens]

First to troll 🤭 I like this watch a lot but I couldn't wear it because the crown is set low so kept digging into my wrist. I paid £1160 brand new from omega why back when, now the same watch with not a single change is £4000. Scamtastic?

[@brendanfisher]

You don't specify when "Way Back When" was, but haven't you heard of inflation? $1160 in 1975 is the equivalent to $5744 in today's money, based on an inflation rate of 395%.

[@TheNomadsLens]

@@brendanfisher no I didn't specify why back when. It's almost like I said it to trigger snowflakes. How much did you pay for your moon watch that never went to the moon? Btw what's inflation is that when you eat 🍩 and you get fat? 😆🤣

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

Yeah, Omega and Rolex prices have gotten crazy....it wasn’t that long ago that a Submariner was $3,500 and most Omegas were under $3,000

[@TheNomadsLens]

@@JANTHONYCHANNEL You don't specify when Omega and Rolex prices went crazy. Need the time date and year or the dumbasses will get triggered LMAO. Hope your well. What do you think of the crap from Rolex? Guys from wank bar must be rushing to cosco for boxes of lub.

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

@@TheNomadsLens hahahah, I actually like the subtle improvements to the sub line. Better movement and slightly larger case. I don't get the cult following though. I'm doing alright all things considered, few people have loved 2020. Always enjoy your travel photos, how have you been?