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Mission to Mars - Red Speedmaster - Omega X Swatch

Finally!  They had the Moon Swatch in stock and snagged the Mission to Mars.  My 1st choice would have been the classic Mission to Moon, but the Red Mars is captivating. The watch is so thin it actually does better on a NATO strap and the stock white strap is too stiff and bends at an odd angle that swapping to a new strap is a must. Overall, for $260 this is an expensive Swatch, but seems worth it as a value prop in getting a cool collaboration with Omega. Ironically, this is the closest I’ve gotten to acquiring a real Speedmaster…someday. Update - 11/11/22 - 5 day review So, the verdict is in…the MoonSwatch is a meh…it’s too fragile for certain tasks and I have to be mindful if I’m near water like cooking or washing my hands. Otherwise, it’s comfortable and light on the wrist.  Takes a few days and adjustments to wear in the watch strap, but it starts to settle and you get used to how it sticks out on the side buckle. The best part of this Watch is the red and white colors pop and gi