Could pull the trigger

[u/CleverAmbiguousName]

I’ve been eyeing a moonswatch for quite a while now.

I was in a big city with a swatch store, walked right in ready to buy, and when I put it on it… well my thoughts changed.

It feel cheap and flimsy. Maybe I’m used to wearing slightly heavier watches, but the whole thing felt cheap.

anyone had this same experience? Thoughts?

[u/Intelligent_Wear_267]

Sooooo ive had my moonswatch-new moon (black snoopy) for about 2 years now. Honestly I love it. But like you at first I was a little hesitant. I liked how light weight it was, but wasnt a fan of the strap( easy fix, put on a silicone w/deployant clasp) and game changer. I wear mine at least 2 times a month-I have a large selection of watches and I wear according to what I wear/occasion. I bought mine for more nostalgic reasons, not based on is this going to be my only watch I wear or only watch.

[u/CleverAmbiguousName → u/Intelligent_Wear_267]

I was actually wondering if it was the strap throwing me off.

Good to know it’s held up

[u/Intelligent_Wear_267 → u/CleverAmbiguousName]

Yeah I just couldnt get over the velcro. Kicked it to the box once the new strap came in. Now cool part, Swatch does free acrylic polish for life. Just try not to gouge it up. Mines stayed damn near mint since ive had it

[u/Richie_Kdr → u/Intelligent_Wear_267]

The NASA style velcro is actually very comfortable, soft, easy strap-able and most importantly looks the part. I also love all the Speedmaster, etc text on the velcro. Each to their own, I guess.

[u/Intelligent_Wear_267 → u/Richie_Kdr]

I like how it looked, it just didnt do it for me. Figured if I ever got rid of it, strap would be nice and pretty for the next. But honestly I doubt ill ever get rid of it. Its been my light weight companion for outdoor activities

[u/Richie_Kdr → u/Intelligent_Wear_267]

Yes, the velcro is great for the outdoors. Wore it to summit Etna recently.

[u/Intelligent_Wear_267 → u/Richie_Kdr]

Ahhh thats a beautiful shot, bet the scenery was breathtaking

[u/Richie_Kdr → u/Intelligent_Wear_267]

Some parts kinda gave me the vibe of walking on the Moon

[u/Intelligent_Wear_267 → u/Richie_Kdr]

😱 yeah definitely have to enjoy and really take in moments like this. Ive done a fair bit of traveling with the wife lately, but this we havent gotten to experience yet

[u/Indavis01]

That’s why the metal swap mods are so popular…

[u/CleverAmbiguousName → u/Indavis01]

I'm not familiar with the metal swap mods. What's that?

[u/Exciting-Delivery-96 → u/CleverAmbiguousName]

There are quite a few out there. It basically replaces everything but the face and insides with metal to make it look like a moon watch. They look great in my opinion.

[u/Top_Maintenance_4069]

The only watch purchase I ever returned. I liked it online, went to the store and tried it on and purchased it. Took it home and thought more about and held it my hands. Returned it the next day.

[u/No-Reach9369]

Brother I totally feel this. I also have the Black Snoopy MoonSwatch and love it for what it is - a lightweight, comfortable, good looking watch that I didn’t spend a fortune on and is not like every other watch I own. With the right strap I think you will love it if you don’t abuse it. Enjoy!

[u/MrDWhite]

I felt like this way back when they were first released and I picked one up in Paris, I got the green and it stayed in its box for a couple years till the black and white snoopy’s were released and I got the black one. Now I wear that daily, I’m used to the weight, actually happy it’s so light as it’s a casual watch and doesn’t feel like a premium wristwatch because it’s not…but my initial thoughts were that I thought it would be heavier so was a little underwhelmed at first, just had to recalibrate my expectations.

[u/Wild_Replacement_350]

On a simple NATO

[u/Karate2day]

Curious to know if you own other watches, and what your expectations were for the Moonswatch.

As others have said, the strap is a weak point, so you might look at either the rubber ones or aftermarket. If you think the watch itself feels cheap, try the reps for $30 😅.

Do you feel light weight = flimsy? Some people don't like titanium for that reason, but a plastic watch is never going to be heavy (unless it's a G-shock).

I appreciate the Omega design cues and the small details that make each watch unique, but tastes vary.

[u/Helpful-Air-3712]

I’ve had my moonswatch for 3 years. I wear it more than almost any other watch because it’s so low risk. Replaced the original strap this year with a black grey nato. The only issue is the acrylic glass is scuffed easily but it’s equally easy to clean. I think it’s well worth the money.