I love this watch, however, I think anyone considering it for purchase needs to know the facts before making this commitment.

Pros:
- This watch is mechanical, so if properly cared for,  it can last for generations as an heirloom.  I will pass mine on to my son, and for me that is something special (battery powered / solar powered watches have a life span of up to 20 years, but not much more).
- This watch is beautiful.  For me, I've never seen one as great looking as this model.  I don't know what it is, but perhaps it's the elegant simplicity or the functionality, but whatever it is, this watch is a classic.
- This particular version of the Speedmaster is nearly identical to the version tested by NASA twice (not exactly the original moon watch, but an updated movement with some changes).  This newer movement was tested twice under the same harsh conditions as the original moon watch, harsher conditions than any buyer could expect to encounter.
- For me, since I don't wear this all the time, the fact that it's a manual-wind instead of automatic (wound by motion) is a plus.  I can wind it before bed each night, and when the weekend hits, it's ready to go.

Cons:
- My number one issue, which I didn't fully appreciate when buying this: HIGH SERVICING COSTS.  Doing some online research with reputable repair facilities, it seems that routine, preventative service on the watch should be performed about every 5 years at a cost of approximately $300-700 each time.  It looks like you can spend less, but that any short-cuts could eventually ruin your movement.
- For a mechanical watch, this keeps great time (mine gains about 3-6 seconds per day), for a mechanical that is.  My battery-powered citizen loses less than a second per month, so anyone buying  a mechanical watch needs to understand that this is going to be a trade-off.  That said, I think the Speedmaster's performance is great among mechanicals.
- The acrylic crystal is in fact quite scratch-prone.  I bought polywatch and have found it very easy to remove scratches in less than a minute.  A sapphire crystal would be scratch-resistant, and Omega produces a model of this watch with a sapphire crystal, but it really changes the look (there is a white ring effect around the edge of the sapphire).  If I had to choose between the two again, I'd still go for hesalite.
- The lack of a date does make this watch a bit tough to adapt to every-day use.
I think this is a great and historic time piece, something really special to own and pass on.  I love it and I'm very happy with my purchase.  However, there are some drawbacks that I hope I've identified for any buyer's consideration.