Omega Speedmaster: The Watch That Spent One Year in Space!

How do professional watchmakers determine the value of a rare watch? In this video a master watchmaker and veteran watch dealer walks his young apprentice through the process of valuing five rare Omega Speedmaster Moonwatches. Decades behind the bench and handling thousands of important watches have taught him that true value is not just about the brand or the movement — it’s about rarity, provenance, condition, and the story behind the watch. In this practical lesson, viewers will learn: • What actually makes a watch rare • Why provenance can dramatically increase value • How condition affects collectability • Why the story behind a watch sometimes matters more than specifications • How experienced dealers assign a realistic market price One of the watches presented in this episode is truly extraordinary — a rare Speedmaster that spent an entire year in space aboard the MIR space station. Before the master watchmaker reveals his valuation, you are invited to estimate the price yourself. 💡 Leave your valuation in the comments. The viewer whose estimate comes closest to the watchmaker’s valuation wins a small gift from the master watchmaker. This episode is intended for both seasoned collectors and newcomers who want to understand how rare watches are actually evaluated in the real world — not by marketing, but by experience. Subscribe for more watchmaking insights, technical explanations, and honest evaluations from the bench.