So, I’ve been into watches for a while now, and the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, you know, the one they call the “Moonwatch,” has always been on my radar. I finally decided to pull the trigger and get myself a copy of the latest model with the Caliber 3861 movement. Let me tell you, it’s been quite a ride.
First off, getting my hands on it was a bit of an adventure. The 3861 is a pretty popular movement, so I spent a lot of time checking out different copy Omega watch sellers. It’s a “Master Chronometer,” which, from what I gather, means it’s supposed to be super accurate, like within 0/+5 seconds a day. Plus, it can handle magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, which is way more than I’ll ever need, but hey, it’s cool to know. It’s also supposed to be more shock-resistant than the older 1861 movement and supposedly doesn’t need servicing as often, plus a longer power reserve, all good things in my book.
Once I finally received it, I started wearing it every day. The classic Moonwatch style is just timeless. It’s got that 47mm lug-to-lug size and is about 13mm thick, which feels just right on my wrist. It looks great, whether I’m dressed up or just in jeans and a t-shirt.
Now, about that accuracy. They say it’s within 0/+5 seconds a day, but to be honest, I’ve noticed it’s a bit all over the place. Some days it gains a couple of seconds, other days it loses a bit. It’s not a huge deal, but it’s definitely not as consistent as I expected. I remember when I first started wearing it, I thought it was running a little fast, but pretty consistently at about a second a day. Now it really varies.
I’ve also been keeping an eye on how well it holds its value. From what I’ve read, Speedmasters, especially the older ones and limited editions, tend to do pretty well in that department. So, I’m hoping this one will be a decent investment, even though it’s a copy.
The Final Word
All in all, getting this copy Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch has been a fun experience. It’s a great-looking watch with a lot of history, even if this one didn’t actually go to the moon. The accuracy could be better, but it’s not a deal-breaker for me. I’m just enjoying wearing a piece of, well, a copy of history on my wrist. We’ll see how it holds up in the long run, but for now, I’m pretty happy with my purchase.
- Pros:
- Classic style
- “Master Chronometer” movement (supposedly)
- Good size and feel
- Potentially holds value well (we’ll see)
- Cons:
- Accuracy is a bit inconsistent
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