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A new approach to watch collecting

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The Reference Books on Watches.

OUR PROCESS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.

Designed to guide both connoisseurs and novices alike, the “ONLY” books have been an undeniable success since the first publication: MOONWATCH ONLY in 2014. Our readers have praised the original and rigorous methodology, derived from our scientific training, used to describe and analyze the models evolution over time. For this reason, the same approach has been applied not only to classical printed books, but also to electronic guides, free downloadable in-depth reviews, and advisory services.

Since a few years, transaction prices for vintage watches have increased significantly, and these exaggerations have resulted in strong speculation on spare parts too. Our main goals with the “ONLY” books and other projects are on one side to educate and create awareness among watch enthusiasts, and on the other side to provide collectors with the key elements they will need to conclude smart transactions.

BOOKS

ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA

Vol. 1: Manual Winding Models (1963-1988)

COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA… a legendary name among watch aficionados, one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but also synonymous with prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, named Daytona Beach, famous for its sea- side motorcycle and car races. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three years later, Rolex was appointed official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway – heralding the story of the legendary Cosmograph Daytona.
The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex’s first foray into measuring time began already in the 1930s with the Manufacture’s very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has perpetually evolved ever since, reflecting the spirit of the brand that has consistently striven to improve existing technology, always pushing the boundaries of technical feasibility.
The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This first volume, dedicated to hand-wound Daytonas produced between 1963 and 1988, is a celebration of its illustrious history shaped by numerous individuals – although if we were to single out just one, it would definitely be Paul Newman.

MOONWATCH ONLY

The Ultimate OMEGA Speedmaster Guide

After years of research and observations, the authors present a complete panorama of the Moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch.

FLIGHTMASTER ONLY

The OMEGA Pilot’s Watch

Based on their original methodology, the authors provide in this book a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models, and reveal for the first time an entirely unknown and remarkably rich story.

CHRONOMASTER ONLY

The Super-Chronograph by NIVADA & CROTON

Thanks to the authors’ trademark rigorous methodology, the signature of the “ONLY” reference works, this book reveals the incredible diversity of the Chronomaster models.

A MOON WATCH STORY

The Extraordinary Destiny of the OMEGA Speedmaster

This book retraces an extraordinary epic and the evolution of a unique and timeless watch which, from its beginnings in 1957 through to the current models, has remained endlessly fascinating.

NAVITIMER STORY

The Epic Saga of the BREITLING Chronograph

This second book in the WATCH STORIES series, dedicated to the history of emblematic timepieces, traces the heroic and unique destiny of the Navitimer from its creation to the current models.

E-BOOKS

FREE DOWNLOADS

IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL BOOK,
WE HAVE CREATED THE PERFECT MOBILE GUIDE.

In this mobile guide, you won’t find all the details or historical information that have been gathered into the original book. Its focus is in a different direction: towards model identification, which is a key factor when searching for a Speedmaster.

Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese.

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LATEST ARTICLES

22 July 2020

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UPDATES & CORRECTIONS

10 October 2019

MOONWATCH ONLY
3RD EDITION

LATEST WATCH REVIEWS

LATEST WATCH STORIES

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MOONWATCH ID

IDENTIFY YOUR SPEEDMASTER ONLINE

Based on the identification program included in e-Moonwatch Only, we have made it available for everyone.

This unique and user-friendly identification program allows you to identify any Speedmaster Moonwatch from the standard production.

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TESTIMONIALS

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It is an indescribable reference work and a true must-have for every Speedmaster collector.

Forbes
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Moonwatch Only, absolutely the finest guide to Speedmaster on the planet.

Hodinkee
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This book sets a new standard. Not only for books on the Omega Speedmaster, but for watch books in general. [...] Authors of other books or publishers should take a look at Moonwatch Only as well to see how it should be done.

FratelloWatches
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The authors, a Swiss biologist and a French aeronautical engineer used their scientific skills to write what is certainly the most definitive work about the Speedmaster. [...] Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model.

Timezone.com
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A luxurious new tome detailing every model and attribute in the Speedmaster’s most famous lineage was a labour of love for its authors, and will be a bible for collectors.

QP Magazine
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Moonwatch Only, released in 2014, sets a new standard for watch-related publications and instantly skyrocketed to the number 1 position on the Speedmaster publications chart – should such a chart have existed.

Speedy Watches
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In this book, Speedmaster fans will have a single source that has been created to answer all of the questions they might have about their favourite chronograph.

TimeCrafters
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Several years in the making, this new book becomes the indisputable reference for all Omega Speedmaster models.

Worldtempus
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Actually, it is a true bible since it is made of around 500 pages full of information and technical data. But what I appreciated the most by browsing the book was its clever and sound organization.

PuristPro
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With an introduction and written historical overview by Petros Protopapas (International Brand Heritage Manager of Omega) and Ilias Giannopoulos (journalist and watch expert), Flightmaster Only can definitely be considered as a validated source of information on the Flightmaster watches.

FratelloWatches
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The authors followed the same format as their previous book Moonwatch Only to great effect. For any Flightmaster fans, this is the seminal work on the watch.

Hodinkee
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[...] It’s not only the ultimate book on the iconic Omega Speedmaster, it’s also the perfect blueprint for a serious watch book.

Chrono24
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Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model.

W. Massena