Overport 0 Posted March 20, 2013 Looking for recommendations on a Speedmaster Moon watch. I have looked through some of the TD's and seen a few versions - is there a stand out rep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted March 20, 2013 the handwind venus is most reliable all td's get them from same factory pick one and go for it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesme519 0 Posted March 20, 2013 as I know there are two versions of moonies reps. study and go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Had my 21j moonie for 5 days now and still lovin it !! From what i've read the cases of the cheapies are the same as the pricier ones so i suppose it depends on how much you value the movement. My 21j subdials show day and date instead of chrono, but i reset them to the top each morning (just push the buttons) to look like a gen. If you want the moonie to look right you need a hesalite crystal or at least a domed glass crystal- the flat ones look wrong imho. Note that some of the speedy (and seamaster) bracelets have no micro adjustment on the clasp so you can only size it to the nearest full link, but i have read on the gen forums that this is true of the $5k gens too lol. Also remember the standard moonie is 42mm, there is also a 38mm called 'reduced' And the gen has pretty even length batons all round, but most reps except quartz have noticably shorter batons at 3 & 9 due to subdials being too far apart- but thats all here on rwg Good luck . . . Edited March 20, 2013 by gmchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Overport 0 Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Thanks, crystal is important. I hate domed crystals that are curved on the outside and flat on the bottom. What is the difference in subdial placements on reps between 3, 6, 9 and 12, 9, 6? If you tour the old Mission Control at Houston there is a display of homage watches for each Apollo mission. Worth a look - lemme know if you wanna pic. Edited March 21, 2013 by Overport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyr 4 Posted March 21, 2013 Go to the Omega review forum in this site. There are a number of threads on rep moonie mods,plexi, subdial spacing, movements etc. I did one on the moonie I bought. Welcome to the forum and good luck! Here's mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted March 21, 2013 Not all moonies are black. Here is my "panda" ST-19 movement (aka Venus).. a ROCK SOLID watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsa 0 Posted March 21, 2013 Richard, now that is a watch!! Very nice!! I have to get one of those!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks, crystal is important. I hate domed crystals that are curved on the outside and flat on the bottom. What is the difference in subdial placements on reps between 3, 6, 9 and 12, 9, 6? If you tour the old Mission Control at Houston there is a display of homage watches for each Apollo mission. Worth a look - lemme know if you wanna pic. yes i'd like to see the Huston collection thanks. Been to Kennedy twice- love all that space stuff! Not sure about 12 6 9 spacing but the best idea is to open pics of gens in one window, then compare to the reps in an adjacent window.over and over with different dealers and models until you see one you are happy with. loadsa homework Im afraid lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterPotamus 2 Posted March 22, 2013 where did you take those pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Overport 0 Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) You go by the Omega display on your way up the stairs (3rd floor) to the old Control Centre at the Johnson Space Centre - Houston. The room is where history was made. Holy ground.... Wish I had better pics. Bought a new camera after this. Edited March 22, 2013 by Overport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve4eld 0 Posted March 22, 2013 This was just added to my bucket list... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted March 22, 2013 Awesome! Reminds me of a similar display I saw at Graceland of Elvis' watches and rings. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted March 22, 2013 Great pics, thanks. I bought mine nearly 3 years ago as a 21J cheapie. I'll upgrade when this dies but it doesn't miss a beat. It is very comfortable on the wrist and isn't chunky either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
