2021 Omega Speedmaster Vs Old Moon Watch - Everything I Love & Loathe
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- Опубліковано 5 тра 2021
- Today I’m reunited with a new for 2021 release of the most iconic chronograph of all time-the Omega Speedmaster Moon watch.
In this video we’ll compare the 2021 version to previous generations, discuss what's been updated, its illustrious history, and what I love and loathe about it. Join me for another independent and unsponsored review told from the perspective of a watch enthusiast, for watch enthusiasts.
So, why did I sell all my Speedies? What caused my obsession with them to end? Will this latest release win me back? Or has Omega further undervalued it with yet another version to cash in on its Nasa Apollo 11 fame? Love them or hate them, one cannot deny it's a fascinating story, so settle in and prepare to take off into the world of the Speedmaster!
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Omega would be stupid not to adapt your intro into a commercial it's that cool
I am deeply flattered, thank you Marc,
Best regards,
TGV
I agree TGV’s intros are another thing altogether
I have to second this comment. Gave me goosebumps!
The Intro of this video is Outstanding!!! It's just may, but I'm shure, by the end of 2021, this will be in the Top 3 Intros of the year.
I agree 💯
As an owner of a 145.022 from 1983, I really appreciate the work put into the 2021 version. To me, the all brushed bracelet totally makes the watch!
Oh no, every once in a while TGV covers my grail watch and now I´m noticing the video an hour too late and way past my bedtime. To make the most out of it l´m going to save this treat for the weekend. Good night!
Great timing to review the Omega Moon Watch in the same week as we said goodbye to Michael Collins.......the quiet often forgotten third member of the Hostoric event.
RIP. One of the greatest explorers of all time. Brave men.
Imagine in the near future, once man sets up shop on the Moon. Omega sets up a factory on the moon and literally manufactures the Speedmaster Moonwatch on the Moon and than sends it back to Earth...a Real Moonwatch that's made and been on the moon and Imagine Omega also adds a small Moon Rock in the Box! A Man can dream.
Or maybe, moon-rock can be used in the making of the hands on the dial or hour marks. That'd be so valuable
Tried on a Speedy for the first time a few weeks ago. Took me all my strength to take it off at the AD.
it's positive that the movement is an improved version of the original. It embraces the entire concept of the lunar mission which was fueled by advancement in technology rather than sticking to the old.
There's a line from the film, "Three Amigos"......"Can I have your watch when you are dead?" We all love your exquisite UA-cam channel....First-Class!
There have been so many videos comparing these but yet I waited for yours to watch any of them. Class Act my man!! Great great great intro (as always)! Love your work. Keep it up!!
TGV, Im from France and I discovered your channel few days ago, and Im obsessed with your videos, cannot stop watching them! The picture, the storys and the hudge work you put on it is amazing! I send you all kidness and strenght from France !!! (and you made me start my watch collection with the Sarb033, as a 22 years old student, couldnt dream a better watch to start in this price range, thank you !)
The graduation of the minute track is now actually more accurate than it was before. The new movements after the 321 have been changed to a frequency of 3 Hz and thus no longer being 1/5 of a second - the 5 indices graduation was no longer accurate. Now they corrected it.
Just picked the sapphire sandwich/manual wind version up last weekend. I went into the AD to buy a Rolex and walked out with this! After I put it on my wrist I was sold. It literally fit me like a glove and I love the bracelet.
Such a detailed review, would expect nothing less. Magic intro. Love it TGV! 🦖
A beautiful vintage intro that captures the feel of the watch. I bought the discontinued version last year & am ‘over the moon’ with the purchase. Great video as always my friend!
1969: sending a man to the moon and returning him safely.
2021: sending a man to Asda and returning him safely.. 😜
I love the Speedy tho, great vid 👍
It's worth noting that the precision hasn't been affected by the reduction in hash count for the outer chronograph track. The seconds hand can now be stopped on and in-between the hashes, allowing for timing up to 1/6th of a second. The 1861's hashes were never updated despite the change in beat rate from 321 to 861.
Excellent comment, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
Luckily I'll never need that level of precision! Who does? I love the look of 1861 and more hashes just looks smarter and more "together / unified"..my opinion but I tried both and got the 1861. Love it
@@Valera_Scotland oh, come one, you never know when you'll be trapped on a frozen spacecraft having to calculate a re-entry burn on a cold-start landing engine mid transit...
@@Valera_Scotland nobody does, even if you needed too, no human has the ability to push a button accurately enough anyways. Find me the guy that can accurately time something with a watch up to 1/6th of a second, and we can talk, ha! I actually found the opposite, I bought the new 3861 version, as i prefer the cleaner looking dial, and of course the movement, leaps and bounds over the old 1861. I do have the FOIS as well, which houses the 1861, and love it, so you really can't go wrong.
Exactly what I was going to point out. You beat me to the punch. Bravo!
Thank you TGV for the great and detailed comparison. Very well done! Stay healthy and well! Nick
Great intro. the music! your review corroborates my initial impressions of the new 2021 Speedmaster 3861. I couldn't resist this one and picked up the Sapphire on steel model yesterday. I'm proud to report that I couldn't be happier with this acquisition. I truly hope you rekindle your love for the Speedy TGV. Any viewer of the channel knows how much it has meant to you over the years, but I understand how you might not gravitate toward to the moonwatch forever, especially as you've stated you have smaller wrists. On my 7" wrist, this watch fits better than the old model ever could. What an update.
I bought my Speedy a little over a year ago and have worn it every day. It is the perfect watch, in my opinion, and a pleasure to wear.
The 2 best watch channels are The Urban Gentry and Teddy Baldassarre. You guys never disappoint! 🙏
I have been waiting for this one so thank-you Tristano and I hope you are well my friend!
Beautiful intro, once again!
I’m seriously considering buying my first speedy. I like the new version and next to the new movement the new dial and exhibition caseback on the sapphire version seem very exquisite.
Thank you for this in depth comparison.
An absolute joy good Sir! Thank you for an absolute master-class.I bought mine in Japan 7 years ago.Now I appreciate it even more!
Wonderful video TGV! Such a detailed breakdown of the new vs old speedy in a very accessible way. Much appreciated 👏
I was going to take a break from watch collecting, then I see this....It's an addiction I tell ya...
Sit in a quiet room. Doesn't help but at least you can enjoy stuff like this in peace.
"It's a disease" said mega-rich investor Kevin O'Leary, when asked about his watch collecting.
Fantastic intro! Been waiting for this video ever since I got the 2021 hesitate speedy.
Great review, hopefully getting 2021 model this year as my first speedy. Keep up the great work.
Superb quality intro, seldom do I watch through intros instead of skipping them, but this channel is the exception
Loved watching this with my 1861 Hesalite on wrist. Tried the 3861, nice watch but won’t replace my trusty 1861. Good video sir!
I absolutely love the Speedmaster. I've come so close to pulling the trigger so many times on one myself and now this new generation is making me want to once again.
I’m so ready for this episode, hope you are well TGV 😎!
The best comparison of these astro-icons I've seen. All about the details, none about the click-bait. Nice! For me, the new watch is a complete improvement and reflects Omega's modern position and stature. Expertly refined, for once showing Rolex how to refine a legend! Probably should add one to the collection...
I enjoy you doing a comparison of old vs new, great vid TGV.
Outstanding video intro to your review of this historical watch! I just purchased the hesalite version of this new Speedmaster Moonwatch with the nylon strap. I am not much of a metal bracelet person. I love this watch and it is the most comfortable wearing watch in watch collection. As the first watch worn on the moon, it has great historical significance to me. Also, I had the opportunity of personally meeting two of the astronauts (Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin -second man to walk on the moon and the first to wear the Speedmaster on the moon, and Apollo 15 astronaut Col. James Irwin - the 8th man to walk on the moon) who both wore the Speedmaster on the moon, which makes this watch even more special to me.
Another splendid episode on an icon! Strong work TGV. Cheers 🍻
Thank you for this, you make me proud of my Speedmaster, which I have had since 2008. I had not realised that it was that beautiful.
Such a big fan of your work.
Tgv! But this intro man, I have been watching your videos for years now, and you raised your game with this one😁❤
Going to have to add a speedy to my collection!
Absolutely!
Excited to see that next!
Deffo Steve, I could see you with one.
Thank you my friend, I hope all is well.
Best regards,
TGV
TGV - quality work. You've got some new effects tricks up your cuffs. Nice use of parallax. When you showed the side view of the pushers they looked like Alpinists for a brief second. Thanks for the vid, always learn something. I think I'm gonna be the guy that always says something about the Alpinist. Cheers
Exquisite intro TGV as always , & a shout out to the great & much missed genius George Daniels !
My experience with the speedmaster is vice versa - I never was interested in it, until I put it on my wrist in the BKK duty free in 2019 (20% discount) - it became my favorite watch until today, and for me it doesn’t need any changes...pure love on the “second glance”🙂
Wear an old speedy early 70s are prime. And easy maintenance apart from my 125
So I just did in 2023 at a HEL duty free on my flight to BKK 😁
Most my life with ROLEX the Hesalit 2021 got all my attention cause of the fully brushed bracelet and the story behind…
Beautiful. I love how they keep to the traditional recipe and continue to refine and optimise it. I need to save up coin to get this grail.
Your intro gave me goosebumps. Absolutely epic.
Just love the really touching intro. A good reminder of what mankind can actually achieve in todays age of an extremely polarized society. Thanks for the great video!
Well said, thank you for the kind words!
Best regards,
TGV
The intro legit gave me chills. Couldn’t help but smile. Absolutely amazing work my guy. I may never be able to afford one, but the speedy is one of my all time favorite watches aesthetically. That aside, you really do have some of the best intros on the platform. Period.
Let me know what you thought of my knife recommendations when you get the chance. Have a fantastic evening!
I love my 1861 Hesalite.
It’s perfect.
@Will Harris yeah I did the same and fully agree.
@Will Harris guys, I love the idea but I don’t have any problem with fit and I love the stock ‘Omega Speedmaster Professional’ clasp as well, no problems.
Also, that new bracelet clasp is horrid. Hate the way it looks with the lines.
Wow! Fantastic quality comparison and historical review.
Great review! And the intro is a true capolavoro!
Awesome as usual! Thank you for the great contents! Ciao from Rome!
Recently bought the Speedy Reduced with sapphire crystal (Ref 3539.50) ... and I'm loving it! Best of both worlds. Looks and feels like the classic Speedy but with practical and everyday upgrades. Not to mention, 39mm is more friendly to medium size wrists.
Would love to see the Speedmaster take on two branches. Keep the hesalite model as close to the original for the purists and make the sapphire version the modern rendition. Give it all the bells and whistles, sapphire display case and crystal, 100m water resistance, ceramic bezel. If you're going to branch off might as well go all the way and make it a super watch.
Great review and happy to see that you got to have your hands on one of these again!
Interesting this is the first reviewer I've seen say that winding isn't as good as before. I will have to try it for myself at some point. Thanks for the great content and hope you are doing well!
Cracking video TGV, and thank you for your commitment to the cause. Oh, also happy anniversary to the channel....May 4th wasn't it.....ciao
I love the new one. Just tried it on a few days ago at my trusty AD. The new bracelet just fits my small wrist better. What I would like omega to do is, as you mentioned before, More water resistance, ceramic bezel, and 70 hours power reserve. But maybe it would be too not omega like. Too modern in a way. So I love it the way it is. The movement is a step up. I own the FOIS and love that too. Thank you for the Great video. All the best
Wow! Thank you for making this video!! I have to say that I've never undestood the particular cuts on the inner lugs (to make the bracelet end-links thinner?) I really like more the lug shape on the Speedmaster '57 model! Cheers! Stay safe!
That intro gave me goosebumps. Great job as always TGV!
At last , a proper review of the new speedy especially in comparison to the "now older" 1861 version , well done for picking up what others have left out.... No sharp wrist cutting edges on the case and bracelet then?
I think one day soon , I should go to a A.D and try one on ..soon , or maybe a snoopy... the choices....haha
Wow! the pruduction values of these videos jusk keep getting better!
That intro! Spot on TGV!
In the jet....will watch as soon as I get to hotel tonight. This one has been hotly anticipated. Thanks much, TGV!
I LOVE the look of the new bracelet. I bought a speedy 18 months ago as my first "real" watch (with 2 rolexes and a Sinn added in the last year since the Speedy started my addiction) after having several seiko 5s, quartz seikosz, and citizens.
It's an iconic face and I'm glad they've made a couple of cool subtle tweaks. I'm definitely going to the AD to check them out sometime in the next few days.
The clasp looks like a real upgrade, and honestly that's my only gripe with the model I have. Easily remedied by putting it on a strap but I'm a bracelet guy so if I buy a new one it'll almost certainly be becaue of that and NOT the change to an automatic movement.
Got my dream watch on the way- Lorier neptune. So excited 😍
Been playing close attention to the changes as I have, At long last, saved enough to finally purchase it. I think I’m going to go with the sapphire crystal sandwich mainly because I want to be able to see the movement through the case-back. TGV, Thanks for a great review(as always), an the interesting history lesson…!
I really like this watch, it’s definitely in my wishlist. Fortis watches are sick too, thanks TGV for the vid! 👍🏽
I own the B42 too. It is a fantastic underrated watch! Built like a tank! Glad you made a nod to that one during this vid. Unfortunately my speedy 357050 was stolen a few days ago by bruglars😞
Oh my gosh ! I bought a Speedmaster before it was picked for NASA , actually very rugged , it actually became flooded with water , me neglecting to have it serviced (gaskets) , I left it like that for about 1w days before having it serviced , still going strong. Neat review !!!! ☺
Thank you so much for answering a question about bracelet fitting. Heard it first on the best watch channel.
Thanks for the informative watch videos such as the one on Seiko's SARB033. Ball watches are an overlooked brand. They make an Engineer III Starlight 40mm with caliber RR1102 that is pretty much unknown to most. NM2182C-S12-BE1.
I hesitated on getting the previous model for several reasons, but this update addressed a few quibbles I had and then some. Still a shame that water resistance isn't better, but the changes were so thoughtfully done and - in aggregate - seem to revive its desirability. It will be mine!
Brilliant introduction. I love the look and feel of the new speed master. I do agree they missed an opportunity to increase the h20 resistance. Cheers, Mate
Beautiful video. Incredibly well done 👏👏👏
Very thorough description and, as usual, a killer intro!
EP!!!! Thank you my friend, it always makes me smile to see a comment from you.
O&U.
Best regards,
TGV
I bought the same new speedy , the strap design is great. Beautiful watch, love it!
At 13:42 we can see the Omega logo stamped on the crystal. Nice view.
That is a dapper wardrobe mate
Thank you for this video. I love this channel!
Picked up the hesalite version in February and I love it.
Great video. Got the hesalite on the nylon strap. Just as an aside the supplied package is different and doesn't include the extra straps or the loupe or tool or the medallion. The central portion does fold into a very useful travel box though with the cushion fitting snuggly. Loving my new and only Speedy. Regards G
Best review I have seen of the new speedy. Hugely informative. Would love you to review the new Ed White.
Loved the sapphire when I tried it on last week. Have tried to stay away from this icon, but man, im in trouble also TGV and I agree the bracelet is gorgeous. Great show.
Hands down the best Omega Speedmaster to date 👏💪🏻 I love my 3861 version having owned 3 Speedmaster’s in the past with 1861, 861 movements 👌
Amazing comparison review. 🙌🏻 lots of informations and clarifications even for a newbie like me
Really enjoyed the format sir. I do hope there are future comparison videos. Not quite sure it's a watch for me but you can't help but appreciate the Speedmaster and Omega. I recently bought my first Swiss watch, just a simple black dial Tissot classic automatic. Love the small size and look forward to wearing it when finally go back to the office. As always fantastic video my friend and keep well 👍
Thank you Chris, I always appreciate your feedback. I just felt it had to be done. Love the sound of your Tissot, such a great and important brand, do you know the reference? I would love to check it out.
Stay well Chris,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Yes it's the T0654301105100. As said it's just a simple inexpensive little no. Love the thinness and overall look. It's just sometimes nice to have a nice classic looking watch on your wrist especially when the occasion calls 👍
Fantastic intro once again TGV. I don't have a Speedy yet but the co-axial movement wins it for me. And I think the late great Commander Neil Armstrong would also welcome the advancing evolution of technology. I love the exhibition back too even though that breaks with tradition.
Thank you Dave, great point about Armstrong and the case back, I totally agree.
Best regards,
TGV
I'm waiting for the intros to evolve into mini documentaries
Wish they would get rid of the general and two colonels at the 12 0 clock
The new dial is fantastic. Grazie per il video confronto! Saluti dall’Italia.
Yaay it's finally here!! Thanks for listening to us fans!!
The intro was amazing
Hi T,
I do love the changes to the new Speedmaster. That bracelet is a great improvement. Very well done show too. I've not been on much, due to some awful health problems, but keep soldiering on! When I do get on UA-cam, it seems that your content and professionalism far exceeds the rest, definitely a joy to watch!
Well done 👏 as usual! Hope you and yours are keeping well?
Yours Faithfully
Stuart
Hi TGV, I enjoyed the video. Nice editing of the historical videos. I'm happy with my sapphire sandwich as I never tire of looking at that beautiful movement. Best regards, John
John!!! You are always a man of impeccable taste, what can I say?
Enjoy it and thank you, it always makes me happy to hear from you.
Best regards,
TGV
Nice watch. Good to see it on your wrist. My wrist is slightly larger @ 6.75" and I have vacillated between the full size and reduced versions. Still on the fence! Good vid. Keep at it!
Nice vidéo! I still love my 1861 and still want to keep it: Last lemania based mouvement 100% mechanical designed. And so easy to service: a tool watch mvt.
Thank you for your opinion which I very much respect. Keep up the good work.
Oh I was going to say something about zenith and column wheels and mecha-quartz suffice to say I'm getting a GMT next.
Best Omega comparison video on UA-cam 👊🏻
Hi TGV
Hmm, beautiful update - the movement off cause being the most important. Think you’re right about the water resistance. Maybe Omega should have made this better instead of making the watch thinner...
Keep up the good work 👍
Got the old one in January before they gone. I've wanted a speedmaster since was in early 20s now im 32 and have one after saving hard! I love it, my watch journey is complete.
I just bought my new sapphire sandwich and I got it at an incredible deal. It is by far a thing of beauty! I absolutely love it!!!! and that's an understatement. Every time I look at it, it's just amazing. I would reconsider buying as it is far above the previous speedys. I love it! If in to a room, people will notice and respect this iconic masterpiece. I am a novice for sure, but I am loving this. If there's any doubt weather you should invest in this piece, I would say, go for the gusto as it will only become more iconic as time passes. I love mine and I'm sure you will love yours.
Been waiting for this video... Thks!
Loved this TGV. I was a kid at school during the Apollo missions. I was obsessed with them, still am. Would love a Speedy, just a little pricey for me though. Got the Bulova Luna Pilot homage as worn by Dave Scott on the Apollo 15 mission. Much nicer price! Certainly compared to the original which sold, for I think, 1.7 million dollars with commission a few years ago. Been a sad week for Apollo buffs with the loss of Michael Collins. May he enjoy his journey to the stars.
Thanks very much for this comparison! You are Awesome!