Omega Speedy Moonwatch Book

[W124]

I have a dear friend who has recently received a 2019 Hesalite bigbox Speedy from his wife for his 65th birthday.
I know that he has been interested in the Moonwatch for several years, and he now has a fine example to enjoy.

I'm due to attend his 65th party next weekend, and I am struggling for an appropriate, interesting gift.

I have spotted two Speedy books, at very different pricepoints :


1, A Moon Watch Story : The Extraordinary Destiny of the Omega Speedmaster 2021 - Around £30



2, Moonwatch Only: The Ultimate OMEGA Speedmaster Guide - Around £120



Can anyone comment if 'A Moon Watch Story : The Extraordinary Destiny of the Omega Speedmaster' is a good primer on the Speedy legacy ?
The reviews on Amazon are largely positive, but that will depend on the baseline knowledge/expectation of the reader.

Obviously I would prefer to spend £30 rather than £120 - any informed perspectives would be appreciated.

[Rob]

Not read the first one, the second book is ideal for the collector, giving details about every aspect of every Speedmaster made right up until it went to print.

[Kingstepper]

I've got the Flightmaster version of the second one and think that's the one to get if you can. Maybe club together with a few friends if possible?

[paw3001]

Depends!

If he is more into the history of the Watch and it’s Moon journey then the first book is a good start with some lovely photos.

If he is a hardcore Speedy fanatic and collector of Speedies then the second is the only one that will scratch that itch!

[Scepticalist]

I would go as far to say that Moonwatch Only is only really of interest to someone obsessed with the watch and collects them - for anyone else it's more of a coffee table item than really something to read from cover to cover.

Go for the cheaper one.

[W124]

Gentlemen - many thanks for your rapid and helpful notes.

I have ordered the first option - John can use some of his birthday money to buy #2 if he wishes !

[Sinnlover]

I've got the Flightmaster version of the second one and think that's the one to get if you can. Maybe club together with a few friends if possible?

I also bought the flightmaster version of the Moonwatch only book. It’s lovely and a total geek-fest.
I am going to pick up the moon watch book as well.