The watch wears very comfortable, and I actually find it more comfortable than the original Moonwatch replica cartier Santos 100 Chronograph watches with Hesalite crystal. I own a 145.012ST (caliber 321) from 1967 which weighs significantly less than this sapphire crystal model (the bracelet of the modern versions are also heavier of course).For the rest, the watch wears and behaves like any other similar Speedmaster model.
The Lemania based movement is hand wound and based on the original 861 caliber (now 1861), which has proven itself over the years of its use (since 1968). The crown winds very easy and softly and the watch immediately starts to run. The chronograph uses this shuttle cam system (as opposed to a column wheel construction) and starts, stops and resets by pressing the buttons gently.After studying the watch for a couple of hours, I realized that I actually like the red printing, as well as the applied logo (old school style!). This watch could easily be mine, without a doubt.And its price? It lists for 6150 Euro here in The Netherlands (check your own local dealer for a price, although it probably does not differ much) which I think is quite steep for a Moonwatch with a meteorite dial. Does the 3000 Euro extra is justified for a special dial and engraving, limited to 1975 pieces?If you are a collector of Speedmasters, it probably is. Watch-Site offers this BNIB model for 5250 replica iwc Slim Case Automatic watches Euro which is already it a bit easier to decide. One could say the regular Moonwatch is priced below its real value, which I tend to under write. The regular ref. 3570.50.00 retails for just over 2700 Euro, with a Hesalite crystal that is. The Speedmaster is one of the most (or is it just the) iconic chronograph watches there is. In my opinion, it is even a more clean and interesting chronograph than the famous Rolex Daytona.
The two astronauts and the cosmonaut on the front row are clearly wearing Omega Speedmaster watches on the picture above. At least I could identify them on the full size version of this picture, without a doubt. Below you can see the case back bearing the engraving of the space crafts as pictured above as a model in front of the flight crew.Omega really makes this Apolly-Soyuz replica iwc Slim Case Automatic watches or Speedy Meteorite stand out from the regular models, the box has this meteorite colour and has a nice leather interior. You need to push a button before the box will open, and then the watch is located on a leather pillow on the left and the Apollo-Soyuz emblem is located on the right part of the box.I didnt photograph the white card board outer box, as you probably can imagine what it looks like. The booklet and s of this watch are located in the card board box, as well as the certificate stating the unique number of the watch (of a total of 1975 pieces world wide). The classic design of the Speedmaster is impeccable and has proven itself for over 50 years now.As I am writing this, I realize that I am trying to find enough arguments to justify the approximately 5K for this superb Speedmaster Pro Meteorite, but you know what? I dont have to. It simply rocks.If you already have an Omega Speedmaster (pre-Professional) in your collection, make sure to replica audemars piguet watches wear it the next coming days. Earlier this year, Cartier introduced a new watch for men, Calibre de Cartier.
