Moonwatch vs 2024 FOiS

[Nova1]

I cannot get over how nice that FOIS looks on the wrist. That is absolutely beautiful.

[JAJ2349]

FOIS and I much prefer the all brushed bracelet of the hesalite.
Those polished links are a dealbreaker for me.

[ppierce]

Originally Posted by Easy E

I went through this same exercise. Although without the benefit of handling both. I have seen enough pictures that lead me to believe the FOIS may have some legibility issues in certain lighting or angle to lighting. I went sapphire sandwich Speedy, but added the bracelet from the current 57.

That’s the perfect combination. Love the 57 bracelet. Where/ how did you buy it?


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[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Because pictures are awesome. Full disclosure, the 57 bracelet is not perfect, perfect fit. Its almost perfect. The difference is so small it did not matter to me. That little corner sticking up at the end link is maybe 1/2 mm, maybe less.

Is there any movement where the springbars insert? or though the endlinks?
Or where the endlinks meet the inside of the lugs?

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by ppierce

That’s the perfect combination. Love the 57 bracelet. Where/ how did you buy it?


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Originally Posted by WatchGuy1966

Is there any movement where the springbars insert? or though the endlinks?
Or where the endlinks meet the inside of the lugs?

Got it straight from my AD, which is remote from me. They put in on and shipped me the set.

The end links fit solid, no wiggle, no slop. It’s a nice setup.

[ppierce]

i heard the Forstner flat link end links make the fit even better if thats a concern. i think they're like 60 bucks.

[Cru Jones]

If it could be of interest, below are photos I took of the two watches at the boutique on calf leather straps.

[g2brits]

Bothe very similar but Moonwatch for me. Love the 57

[Seo]

I don’t seem to be bonding with the FOIS… I can’t work out why but it’s not for me it seems.

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by Seo

I don’t seem to be bonding with the FOIS… I can’t work out why but it’s not for me it seems.

Maybe it's too thick and you want a clear caseback?
https://www.spiralwinderwatchparts.c...omega-in-space

[GTS Dean]

Moonwatch without a doubt.

[gamingdoctor]

Moonwatch for me. FOIS is a nice looking watch but suffers daytona problems - reflective hands with minimal lume make it more difficult to read compared to the bright white hands. There's a reason astronauts asked for those changes.

[GTS Dean]

^^^ True ^^^

Flat, polished hands disappear against a dark background in low light.

[Alex_TA]

Originally Posted by gamingdoctor

Moonwatch for me. FOIS is a nice looking watch but suffers daytona problems - reflective hands with minimal lume make it more difficult to read compared to the bright white hands. There's a reason astronauts asked for those changes.

Agree. The advantage of MOTM in its great legibility.


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[AEC]

Well, it's that time of life again, when my wife buys me some kick-ass watch that I don't deserve. This time it's this new FOIS on that fantastic bracelet. She sent payment this evening to our favorite Omega Boutique. Might be a week or so before it arrives, so if you're looking for me I'll be sitting at the window, watching for the FedEx truck

[SvenNikolai]

Amazing watch & amazing woman, congratulations!

[ap1]

Enjoy!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by AEC

Well, it's that time of life again, when my wife buys me some kick-ass watch that I don't deserve. This time it's this new FOIS on that fantastic bracelet. She sent payment this evening to our favorite Omega Boutique. Might be a week or so before it arrives, so if you're looking for me I'll be sitting at the window, watching for the FedEx truck

Congratulations Tony

[1William]

Originally Posted by AEC

Well, it's that time of life again, when my wife buys me some kick-ass watch that I don't deserve. This time it's this new FOIS on that fantastic bracelet. She sent payment this evening to our favorite Omega Boutique. Might be a week or so before it arrives, so if you're looking for me I'll be sitting at the window, watching for the FedEx truck

Congratulations.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If it could be of interest, below are photos I took of the two watches at the boutique on calf leather straps.

The FOIS dial has such a nice sheen to it.

I still lean standard moonwatch however. I struggle with the lume on the FOIS. Maybe I need to see it in person.

[arodstein]

Amazing watches,
Thank you !

[John Ryan]

I traded my moonwatch and purchased a FOIS. I much prefer for the FOIS, but think the Moonwatch is the way to go for most people. I happen to much prefer how the FOIS sits on my wrist with the slimmer lug profile vs. the moonwatch.

Pros:
Dial color
easier to wind
Generally not a fan of faux patina, but this works well

Cons:
The crystal is hyper-reflective
seconds hand difficult to read
overall legibility not nearly as good as moonwatch

All that said I love it - if you have not had a moonwatch previously that might be the way to go unless you feel strongly that you prefer the FOIS. If it's close, go with the moonwatch.

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by AEC

Well, it's that time of life again, when my wife buys me some kick-ass watch that I don't deserve. This time it's this new FOIS on that fantastic bracelet. She sent payment this evening to our favorite Omega Boutique. Might be a week or so before it arrives, so if you're looking for me I'll be sitting at the window, watching for the FedEx truck

Congratulations - bet this week is going to drag. It’s a great watch, you’ll love it. I enjoy mine more than I ever thought I would.


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[ratty]

Originally Posted by AEC

Well, it's that time of life again, when my wife buys me some kick-ass watch that I don't deserve.

...

Where do people find these wives?

[GolfJunkie]

I've gone back and forth on this but ended up voting for the Moonwatch.

I'm in a similar predicament and want to add an Omega back into the collection this year. I really like the FOIS but I just feel long term I would get tired of the dial and lume color.

The 3861 on the other hand is extremely versatile and legible. That's my pick and the one I'm going after this year. I just can't decide white vs black dial

[AEC]

Originally Posted by ratty

Where do people find these wives?

She has a bunch of sisters but they're all bat-s**t crazy. Sorry

[Stevec14]

Originally Posted by AEC

She has a bunch of sisters but they're all bat-s**t crazy. Sorry

I’ll do crazy if they buy watches!


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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

I've gone back and forth on this but ended up voting for the Moonwatch.

I'm in a similar predicament and want to add an Omega back into the collection this year. I really like the FOIS but I just feel long term I would get tired of the dial and lume color.

The 3861 on the other hand is extremely versatile and legible. That's my pick and the one I'm going after this year. I just can't decide white vs black dial

Decide?? The obvious answer is get both....you're welcome

[DoricSpiker]

For me, the only reason to get the moonwatch would be legibility. If that isn’t an issue then it’s the FOIS all day long.


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