ajax87 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:23 pm @Caller, here is some info from the archive that might shed some light (see the boxed info in the screenshot). It certainly has evolved, with the ETA 2836-2 being used as the base in the beginning but a rolling changeover to the SW220 happened at some point.

ajax87 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:55 pm

virgilmerk wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2023 7:50 am

ajax87 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:57 am In addition to what @Bahnstormer_vRS said above regarding the possibility (or impossibility) of a more subtle moonphase, I just ran across an article on Esquire in which Mike France himself is quoted as follows:

“The most asked-for complication was the moonphase. What we wanted to do was celebrate that magnificent celestial being in all of its glory. And so none of this ‘small aperture at 6 o’clock' nonsense for us. We wanted a huge moonphase."

https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a456 ... ase-watch/

I bolded the important bit

I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you!

Do you think it is possible to have a subtle moonphase complication in the future?

Only Mike France can say, but I’d guess the chances are very very low.

Caller wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:35 pm I took my info from the Meistersinger website. I have no issue about it being modified. I was a little surprised to see it didn't state a JJ model. And naturally, I can no longer find the info I referenced yesterday. I vaguely recollect it was linked to an LE or special edition (handwound?).

But this is the info currently available from their website, which is confusing as it references the stratoscope, not lunascope, when you click on the movement information.

The MS Luna automatic movement ticks inside the Stratoscope and is fitted with the moon phase module developed by MeisterSinger. The movement is based on the Swiss Sellita SW220, which is specially modified for MeisterSinger’s single-hand watches. The Stratoscope’s moon phase display is exceptionally precise and only needs a slight adjustment every 122 years. The date display can be conveniently set via its quick-switch function. The rotor provides the watch with a power reserve of 38 hours.

https://meistersinger.com/en/product/lu ... urst-blue/

The lunarscope is 41mm, the stratoscope 43mm. I guess they could use the same movement. Interestingly, AD info states the watch is 40mm and uses 'ETA 2836-2 with MeisterSinger moon phase module'. I guess it has evolved since first being introduced?

It's giving me a headache! I will go and look at in the flesh when the AD returns to it's original location (assuming it will). The Mall is currently closed for essay renovation.

virgilmerk wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:33 am
I am curious, if you allow please, which movement is actually used in those Lunascope and Stratoscope models?

Masterwoodsman wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:00 pm I think the moon glow is a far superior looking watch, I think not putting the logo is a bit arrogant from CW

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:43 pm

Masterwoodsman wrote: ↑Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:00 pm I think the moon glow is a far superior looking watch, I think not putting the logo is a bit arrogant from CW

Arrogant or just supremely confident?

Guy

Masterwoodsman wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:35 am The watch without the logo, as discussed on another forum, looks like a watch out of a kids toy in Blackpool....

missF wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:14 am @Masterwoodsman - it’s a really interesting thought though - would I buy a Rolex if it didn’t have a crown on the dial??? I’d need to give it some careful thought… But probably a discussion for another thread.

For me, the aesthetics of this dial is so important and so pared back that I don’t see where or how you would place a brand logo.