Tonight is a full Moon, so let’s see those Moon Phase watches.......

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9th March 2020, 13:49
shalako

Tonight is a full Moon, so let’s see those Moon Phase watches.......

Without doubt one of my favourite complications on a watch, I know there are many out there that wouldn’t agree but for me every collection needs at least one. The moon has always played a major role in man’s movements and daily existence, from the ebb and flow of tides to religious ceremonies, crop harvests, maritime navigation etc which is why it has always been historically important to keep track of its orbit....

My current favourite is this Omega Speedmaster METAS 9904 movement variant that deploys a photorealistic image of the Moon on a metal disc that is so incredibly detailed it shows the Moons craters and valleys as well as the footprint of Buzz Aldrin, (obviously not to scale of course). When you combine that with a METAS movement, Liquid Metal Bezel, 100m water resistance and a watch that is anti magnetic to 15,000 gauss it actually surprises me that this model isn’t popular, personally I think a Moon phase is the perfect accompaniment to ‘the Moon Watch’.

Which ever make/model I think the Moonphase is a nice addition to the dial so would be good to see some more....

Great picture from the Watchtime review;
https://i.ibb.co/gmXZhh3/1-EFF7-A9-E...2-F5-AE4-C.jpg

…. And a rubbish one from me.
https://i.ibb.co/r4S6nBL/22-08-2021-10-59-02.jpg
9th March 2020, 14:31
ged

Snap. I love mine, absolutely my favourite ever watch. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...84911607b0.jpg

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9th March 2020, 14:43
mtagrant

Been a long time since I owned a moonphase, but also one of my favourite complications. Here is a really crappy photo of the one I owned

https://i.imgur.com/soKCWSn.jpg
9th March 2020, 14:58
ben4watches

Only one moonphase in my box

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f488b2dc_b.jpg
9th March 2020, 15:08
coredriller

One of my favourites https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bc357b590f.jpg

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9th March 2020, 16:47
DoubleFault

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalako

Without doubt one of my favourite complications on a watch, I know there are many out there that wouldn’t agree but for me every collection needs at least one. The moon has always played a major role in man’s movements and daily existence, from the ebb and flow of tides to religious ceremonies, crop harvests, maritime navigation etc which is why it has always been historically important to keep track of its orbit....

My current favourite is this Omega Speedmaster METAS 9904 movement variant that deploys a photorealistic image of the Moon on a metal disc that is so incredibly detailed it shows the Moons craters and valleys as well as the footprint of Buzz Aldrin, (obviously not to scale of course). When you combine that with a METAS movement, Liquid Metal Bezel, 100m water resistance and a watch that is anti magnetic to 15,000 gauss it actually surprises me that this model isn’t popular, personally I think a Moon phase is the perfect accompaniment to ‘the Moon Watch’.

Which ever make/model I think the Moonphase is a nice addition to the dial so would be good to see some more....

http://www.fototime.com/48CBC29A43EA122/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/EB9E9B085300BA0/standard.jpg

Stunning watch!

And yet another gap in my collection :(
9th March 2020, 18:34
theoriginaldigger

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c4da74a413.jpg

Fantasmic
9th March 2020, 19:22
Cat7

Tonight is a full Moon, so let’s see those Moon Phase watches.......

Good shout Steve, especially tonight.
Here’s mine, old photo but loving it

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...09a0ba1dc2.jpg

And my vintagey moonphase calendar chrono

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7a1a9977cf.jpg

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9th March 2020, 19:49
MartynJC (UK)

Good idea Steve - Adding a picture of my 5146J Annual Calendar from today:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/n...MG_3012-XL.jpg

Happy full moon - it's the first Super Moon of the Year (Full moon that occurs near or coincides with Perigee) This moon is known as the Worm Moon as it is the last full moon before the spring equinox which marks the start of spring. It is named so because the ground begins to warm (in the N Hemisphere) and soften and earthworms begin to appear on the surface of the soil.

Cheers all.

Martyn
9th March 2020, 19:55
ataripower

Nearly bought this...wish I had :-)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bee5d01a_b.jpg 2017-01-17 12.33.54 by ataripower, on Flickr
9th March 2020, 22:21
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtagrant

Been a long time since I owned a moonphase, but also one of my favourite complications. Here is a really crappy photo of the one I owned

https://i.imgur.com/soKCWSn.jpg

I believe that’s the most beautiful Moonphase model I’ve ever seen, surprised you let that go Marcel.
9th March 2020, 23:30
bokbok

My Omega 1985 moonwatch moonphase don't think ever seen anyone wear one [emoji846]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3ef16a6f03.jpg

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10th March 2020, 01:14
RustyBin5

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...913c8c5e70.png
10th March 2020, 08:57
Top Cat

Here is mine! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...06a125dd43.jpg
10th March 2020, 14:19
snowman

I decided to go quartz for a moonphase, as I figured it'd be too much of a faff to reset it on a mechanical watch.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...923/sSl7A3.jpg

M
10th March 2020, 14:25
mtagrant

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalako

I believe that’s the most beautiful Moonphase model I’ve ever seen, surprised you let that go Marcel.

Stop trying to make me feel bad Steve 😂
As you know, everything has a shelf life, but I would certainly consider another GO with a moonphase. One of the panomatic range perhaps
10th March 2020, 17:05
Plug

Not much chance of seeing the moon last night with all the clouds about. Here's my moonphase, I went to a load of effort to snag this and I still love it (although it has to be said I hardly wear it these days).

https://i.postimg.cc/jCV4h9MV/IMG-1192.jpg

Cheers,

Plug
10th March 2020, 18:27
Rob

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a97ca35b_k.jpg
10th March 2020, 20:38
RustyBin5

No longer with me but....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...87e4e3c335.jpg
11th March 2020, 09:55
Holsterman

5146G
https://live.staticflickr.com/4836/3...b1dec694_k.jpg

5712
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b8750abc_k.jpg
11th March 2020, 18:08
notenoughwrists

I love those speedies!! Damn it!

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11th March 2020, 18:12
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holsterman

5146G
https://live.staticflickr.com/4836/3...b1dec694_k.jpg

5712
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b8750abc_k.jpg

Wow, the creme de la creme of Moonphase watches, magnificent!
11th March 2020, 19:32
GOAT

I'll play!
Sothis Ikarus- Moonphase is a bespoke dubois-depraz module worked by Wolfgang Steinkrueger of Sothis
https://i.imgur.com/KzFMySj.jpg
12th March 2020, 12:41
pseunomis

Why did you have to do that? I have been avoiding this place for ages, saw this post and now I have my eye on a regular Oktopus in Portugal! [emoji1787]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat

Here is mine! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...06a125dd43.jpg

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12th March 2020, 13:28
bwest76

OPI love that Omega I didn’t realise I needed one until now.
8th April 2020, 11:31
shalako

Much like last night it should be a spectacular ‘Pink Full Moon’ tonight so if anyone else has a Moonphase it would be good to see them.....
8th April 2020, 11:38
Holsterman

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalako

Wow, the creme de la creme of Moonphase watches, magnificent!

Thank you kindly.

I had a look at the moon last night, amazing.
8th April 2020, 11:47
Lusty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...a97ca35b_k.jpg

That's the one. Absolutely love it.
8th April 2020, 12:08
snowman

Yep, full moon forecast!

Second hand is moving every 4 seconds though, so I guess it's time for a new battery.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...717f1b4e52.jpg

M

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8th April 2020, 14:26
RustyBin5

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d3f34aef23.jpg
8th April 2020, 15:13
964boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK)

Good idea Steve - Adding a picture of my 5146J Annual Calendar from today:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/n...MG_3012-XL.jpg

Happy full moon - it's the first Super Moon of the Year (Full moon that occurs near or coincides with Perigee) This moon is known as the Worm Moon as it is the last full moon before the spring equinox which marks the start of spring. It is named so because the ground begins to warm (in the N Hemisphere) and soften and earthworms begin to appear on the surface of the soil.

Cheers all.

Martyn

Stunning watch

If only !!!
8th April 2020, 16:23
Danstone

Nice to have an excuse to get the 5135P out!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7c98838cbf.jpg

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8th April 2020, 21:47
shalako

Some more beautiful examples, perhaps I need to add another to the collection.....
Just been outside, the Moon really does look spectacular tonight.
8th April 2020, 22:55
Jari37

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartynJC (UK)

Good idea Steve - Adding a picture of my 5146J Annual Calendar from today:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/n...MG_3012-XL.jpg

Happy full moon - it's the first Super Moon of the Year (Full moon that occurs near or coincides with Perigee) This moon is known as the Worm Moon as it is the last full moon before the spring equinox which marks the start of spring. It is named so because the ground begins to warm (in the N Hemisphere) and soften and earthworms begin to appear on the surface of the soil.

Cheers all.

Martyn

That is just beautiful. Also I never knew I needed a Speedster Moonphase until now.
9th April 2020, 16:54
Caruso

Zenith Chronomaster Moonphase
https://thumbsnap.com/s/EOFeijtM.jpg
9th April 2020, 19:38
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caruso

Zenith Chronomaster Moonphase
https://thumbsnap.com/s/EOFeijtM.jpg

I wish you hadn’t posted that....I had a LNIB example which I sold about 18 months ago which I still regret, one of Zenith’s finest creations, beautiful.
9th April 2020, 20:07
learningtofly

I love a nice moonphase. I’ve had some beauties but this is my only one at the moment. I know - could be worse :devilish:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...2kSPh2w-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...tGVFb8D-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...zWRcWBN-XL.jpg
9th April 2020, 20:11
learningtofly

This one was a looker...

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...zkSX944-XL.jpg

So was this one...

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...hdBSfsg-XL.jpg
10th April 2020, 07:35
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

I love a nice moonphase. I’ve had some beauties but this is my only one at the moment. I know - could be worse :devilish:

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...2kSPh2w-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...tGVFb8D-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-...zWRcWBN-XL.jpg

Thanks Tony, as nice as the other two are I still much prefer this one, I can understand why you didn’t let it go....
10th April 2020, 16:53
CatalystGuy

I could not resist popping mine on to join the fun and appreciation of this complication.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...af6612bd3c.jpg

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10th April 2020, 17:43
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatalystGuy

I could not resist popping mine on to join the fun and appreciation of this complication.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...af6612bd3c.jpg

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Is that the larger version with the guilloche dial? If you ever decide to sell it please let me know......
10th April 2020, 17:53
CatalystGuy

It’s 39mm with the the guilloche dial indeed. I’m pleased u share the appreciation but it’s a keeper I’m afraid and took me ages to find this one with full set and mint.

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10th April 2020, 18:19
shalako

I don’t blame you, as I mentioned earlier in this thread these are amongst Zenith’s finest creations and the guilloche dial is incredibly rare these days.
1st October 2020, 22:15
mtagrant

Somewhere behind the clouds, there is a full moon....

https://i.imgur.com/eOpqXpy.jpg
1st October 2020, 22:20
MartynJC (UK)

I don't have a new picture so will post this one again:

https://photos.smugmug.com/Watches/n...MG_3012-XL.jpg

Happy full moon October 1

Martyn
1st October 2020, 22:30
shalako

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtagrant

Somewhere behind the clouds, there is a full moon....

https://i.imgur.com/eOpqXpy.jpg

Spectacular rendition of a Moonphase watch, that should get some interesting comments from folk......
1st October 2020, 23:19
teeth man

A couple of mine:

https://i.imgur.com/Pis17Rw.png

The Patek’s moonphase appears basic when compared to the Lange

https://i.imgur.com/QFzqW92.jpg

But both not as basic as my photography skills.
4th October 2020, 23:53
Jari37

Quote:

Originally Posted by teeth man

A couple of mine:

https://i.imgur.com/Pis17Rw.png

The Patek’s moonphase appears basic when compared to the Lange

https://i.imgur.com/QFzqW92.jpg

But both not as basic as my photography skills.

That Lange is just extraordinary. I had no idea that existed. Beautiful.
28th January 2021, 11:05
shalako

Tonight is a Full Moon once again, time to see how many Moonphase owners are out there....

http://www.fototime.com/9524E8DFABCC72E/large.jpg
28th January 2021, 11:11
luckyal

Here's mine, never set correctly to the right moon phase but counts all the same....

http://i.imgur.com/8WvC6aE.jpg?1

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