Warning, this is a biased owner’s ‘review’ of two luxury replica Omega Speedmasters UK: one steel with a load of the finest heritage you could ask for, and one BioCeramic done in collaboration with the same folks that made clear plastic fake watches for sale a thing in the ‘80s. They are very, very different. But, they both say ‘Speedmaster’ on the dial, and by golly that’s good enough for me to compare the two. If you’re looking for a serious review of the perfect fake Omega MoonSwatch, go check out Zach Weiss’ wonderful production published earlier this year.
When I heard rumors of an AAA replica Omega X Swatch Speedmaster collaborating I was equal parts intrigued, curious, and skeptical. I imagine many of you felt the same way. When it was released, I was torn. On one hand, I love the concept of bringing a watch like the Speedmaster to a much broader audience via Swatch and their bio ceramic material. I appreciate the fact that 1:1 fake Omega UK allowed the vaunted Speedmaster name to be used in this way, turning an exclusive luxury item into something very much inclusive while capturing the same spirit we know and love. On the other hand, and I feel a bit daft for even saying this, but, I wasn’t particularly fond of the sub-dial placement. I love the balance achieved in the dial of the Speedy Pro, and it wasn’t able to be preserved in the move to a quartz movement (a move I otherwise take no issue with).
And then there’s the hype. The part of the hobby we all love to hate, but at the same time can’t seem to escape from. The high quality replica Omega MoonSwatch was a hype machine, and it seemed to touch enthusiasts from across the spectrum and even across genres. From sneakerheads to AFOLs, everyone was looking to get in on this unlikeliest of collabs. I like to think I’m less susceptible to the prevailing FOMO trends with stuff like this, but here I am, the owner of a “Mission to Mars” Omega MoonSwatch fake for sale. I chalk it up to my desire to support a project and collaboration like this more so than my desire for the object itself. Admittedly, the reality is likely somewhere in between.
Like many of us, I’ve always had a soft spot for the Swiss made fake Omega Speedmaster and its romantic history. I like to think I’d enjoy the watch just as much were it stripped of all the stories and connection to space and NASA, but I’d be lying if I said those things didn’t affect my admiration for the watch at all. They certainly do. I’ve not been shy about my love of the latest top copy Omega Speedmaster Professional, with the 3861 movement, slightly revised case, and that luscious bracelet. I nabbed one nearly immediately after its announcement. This was the Speedmaster I’d been waiting for. The MoonSwatch, on the other hand, was decidedly, well, not.
I landed on the Mission to Mars colorway of the Swiss movement replica Omega MoonSwatch because I’m a big fan of the Alaska Project, its history, and the watches that resulted. They are some of the highest character Omega Speedmaster super clone watches online out there if you ask me, and the Mars MoonSwatch captured a bit of that charm, even if a bit ham-fistedly. The two totalizer hands are the same rocket ship shapes and the white dial with red case is a nice nod to the red container that the Alaska Project ‘heat shield’ case.
What I hadn’t considered when deciding on this particular colorway was the challenge of actually wearing a bright white and red watch, let alone trying to pair it with a different strap. This has relegated the copy watch to weekend or otherwise low-key wear, which seems to suit it just fine, as a matter of fact. Because of this, I’ve kept the OEM white velcro strap on the watch to get the full effect of the package, all logos in full sight. More on that strap later, but in short this watch brings plenty of levity to the wrist, in stark contrast to the rather serious best replica Omega Speedmaster Professional. But in doing so, it does quite hit the same notes, as you might expect.
Some of the smallest details are capable of creating a rift. A framed date window on an otherwise impeccable dial, a luge width out of proportion with the case diameter, and sub-dials that don’t quite work… each of these are guilty of derailing my own enthusiasm for otherwise great watches. Silly, I know, but hey, we all have our hang ups. One person’s screw down pusher is another’s date placement. There are exceptions, of course, but I try to stick with things that I know will work for me in the long run. Back to the high quality fake Omega MoonSwatch, these sub-dials do indeed irk me, in the same way the imbalance of the dial to sub-dial ratio of the cheap copy Omega Speedmaster Reduced irk me, but the rest of the MoonSwatch is also a bit different, and doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously, so it’s one of the few times I can look beyond the super serious issue that is that sub-dial placement.
Elsewhere on the dial we’re presented with the Swiss replica Omega Speedmaster label and the much more playful MoonSwatch logo, where the S is done in the same style as seen in the SWATCH logo, or even the NASA logo, which is also quite similar. As much as the placement of the sub-dials themselves bugs me, with the totalizers at 2 and 10 o’clock, above the centerline, and the running seconds at 9 o’clock, these two labels I find quite satisfying for some reason.
Unlike the Omega MoonSwatch fake Paypal UK in Mission to Mars guise, the Speedy Pro can shift between formal and informal with ease, either as is or by way of any variety of strap that catches your fancy. It’s famously versatile. To state the obvious, the MoonSwatch is less so. Not just because of the color of this particular case and dial (that doesn’t help), but also because of the case material and the more limited amount of strap options. That’s not to say the luxury replica Omega MoonSwatch won’t take any manner of strap, it certainly will, but it’s a far more difficult pairing to match with the formal reaches of the wardrobe. Additionally, the BioCeramic, while undoubtedly cool, feels a bit like regular old plastic in hand. It’s light, and it’s got a dull sheen to it, which again, isn’t exactly versatile when it comes to daily wear. That does make it plenty comfortable at something like a grill out, however.
And it’s exactly places and events like those grill outs which make the Swiss movement replica Omega MoonSwatch feel absolutely at home, and bring it into its element. Which is to say, this is a fun watch. It is not as nice a watch as the Speedy Pro, which you already knew, but in the right environment, it is the more fun of the two. It’s also a conversation starter of sorts, judging by the number of comments it received over a holiday weekend around friends and family (who rarely comment on watches). That makes the BioCeramic MoonSwatch and the steel super clone Omega Speedmaster Professional great compliments to one another, unlikely, but great. Like Felix and Oscar, this is an odd couple that work surprisingly well together.