OMEGA Moonwatch: We compared the older and newer versions

Since I suddenly had in my hands a model that had been working until now and a model that starts a new episode of the legendary Moonwatches, I decided to shoot a comparison video. I had the watches with me all weekend so I could examine them in more detail. Although I had held the previous edition in my hands many times, there is nothing like a direct comparison.

Although we expected the new OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional watches to arrive in the second half of this year, they arrived a little earlier. Along with them, we also received a model that we didn't even know we would see wrapped in foil yet – the previous model with the reference number 311.30.42.30.01.006.

I had in my hands a model that had been on offer until now and, at the same time, the latest model that starts a new episode of the legendary Moonwatches. This gave me a unique opportunity to shoot a comparison video.

I had both watches with me for the entire weekend so that I could examine and compare them in detail. Although I had held the previous edition in my hands many times, there is nothing like a direct comparison.

At first glance, they may seem to be "almost" identical watches, but upon closer inspection, you will find that almost every detail has been redesigned.

However, I am not talking about the technical parameters of the new MASTER Chronometer 3861 movement, which replaced the original 1861 caliber. I am referring to details that capture the heart, such as the thinner case and bezel, the dial with a hand-applied 3D logo, crisper numerals, and a functional seconds scale. The bracelet is in a category of its own.

It seems to me that it is much easier to design a model from scratch. For example, if you want to make new diving watches, just stick to the basic parameters, such as a unidirectional rotating and easy-to-read bezel, a robust case, large Super-LumiNova indices, add a little of your company's DNA, and the model is born.