In every capacity this watch proves why it is an icon every time I put it on. As someone born weeks before landing on the moon for the first time, this watch holds a special childhood connection for me. I chose Sapphire because who doesn't want to look at the beautiful movement. I'm also a realist and know full well I can be rough on watches so I will take the extra scratch resistance. Other key features for me includes a dazzling bracelet, and very nice travel/display case. I chose mechanical because I like touching the watch everyday.
Classic, historic, understated, and a pain to wind if you don't love the Speedy. Abrupt case edges, not sharpe.
This watch has history (aeronautics), engineering (co-axial movement), and timeless classic styling. The Moonwatch is understated and doesn't draw much attention except from enthausists. The 2022 model's case has abrupt edges, but sharp is exagerated. The bracelet tapers from 20mm to 15 at the clasp, which is a bit much. There should be a glide lock system. The adjustable clasp from the Chronoscope (16mm) should work. The bracelet does pull on hair a bit. Grooming helps. With a 50 hr. power reserve and being non-automatic, it should be wound carefully daily. Overwinding will hurt it, but if you go slowly, you can feel its limit. It is harder to wind than something with a screwdown crown. It can be a pain and annoying if you're in a hurry. Decent lume with mediocre longevity.
I've played with the idea of owning this time piece for some time but never actually liked the way it felt on my wrist (older versions)... i went to my AD and tried on this newest version and WOW what a difference. The way it felt and looked in the mirror had me convinced they got it 1000000% right. I had purchased within a week of it being on my wrist and I'm so glad it's the centerpiece to my collection. A+++