Not A Moonwatch

"Not A Moonwatch – Collecting the Unconventional" is a 200-page hardcover reference book about the Omega Speedmasters that never made it to the moon: the Reduced, Date, Day-Date, and Racing model families. It documents over 50 References and 15 calibers. 

The history of the Speedmaster is about much more than space travel, Hesalite crystal, and Manual winding. Behind the famous Moonwatch lies a whole universe of variants that have emerged over the decades: technically fascinating, often underestimated, and by no means fully explored by collectors.

This book is the first to be dedicated exclusively to these models. It systematically organizes the references, explains each caliber, compares variants, and illustrates the operation of each watch in detail from a collector’s perspective.

Author: Christian Meyer
Publisher: Vintage Chronos Germany, Cologne
Format: Hardcover, A5
Length: over 200 pages
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-00-083808-6
Model Families: Speedmaster Reduced, Date, Day-Date, Racing
Contents: over 50 references, 15 calibers

What’s Inside
✔ Over 50 references, systematically organized
✔ 15 movements, photographed and explained
✔ Step-by-step instructions for setting the time and Date
✔ High-quality close-up photos of all references
✔ A clear typology to distinguish between variants

Who this book is for
For collectors and enthusiasts who know that watch history cannot be reduced to a myth. Anyone who owns or is looking for a Speedmaster other than the Moonwatch can use this book to compare the Reference, caliber, and typical features before making a purchase.

Not an advertising brochure, but a tool for making informed decisions.

About the Author
Christian Meyer co-founded Vintage Chronos Germany in 2021 with Laurits Bühner. Based on Hohenzollernring in Cologne, the company now sells over 2,500 watches per year, including Speedmasters from all the model families featured in this book.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Moonwatch and a Speedmaster Reduced?
The Moonwatch is the Speedmaster Professional with a manual-winding movement that was certified by NASA for spaceflight. The Speedmaster Reduced has a smaller case and an automatic movement. It was never intended for space and is therefore significantly less well-documented.

Which Speedmaster models does the book cover?
The Speedmaster Reduced, Date, Day-Date, and Racing model families, featuring over 50 references and 15 calibers. The Speedmaster Professional (Moonwatch) is deliberately not covered.

Is the book a useful buying guide?
Yes. Anyone looking to buy a Speedmaster other than the Moonwatch can check the Reference, caliber, and typical features before making a purchase.