So, I got this thing for the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, right? It’s a cool watch, but I wanted to see the guts of it, you know? The movement and all that. That’s why I went for the open case back version.
First, I had to find one. Not as easy as it sounds. I mean, these aren’t just lying around at your local Walmart, you feel me? I scoured the internet, checked out a bunch of online stores. Finally, found one from this dealer who seemed legit. They had the whole shebang – original box, papers, the works. The production year is 2024, which is pretty fresh.
Ordered it, waited a few days, and boom, it arrived. Man, this thing is a beauty. It’s 42mm, but because of the bezel, it wears smaller, more like 40mm. Feels good on the wrist, not too bulky.
Now, the fun part – getting a good look at that movement. I’ve heard horror stories about people messing up their watches trying to open them. I ain’t no expert, so I was a bit nervous. But I’d done some reading and learned that you gotta use a three-pronged opener. I mean, there are other tools out there, but this seemed like the safest bet for a newbie like me.
Got myself a decent opener, nothing too fancy. I carefully positioned it on the case back, took a deep breath, and gave it a gentle turn. It’s important to line up those prongs just right to avoid any mishaps. A little more pressure, and… pop! The case back came loose.
Lifted it off, and there it was – the heart of the watch. All those tiny gears and springs working together. It’s pretty mesmerizing, to be honest. I spent a good chunk of time just admiring the craftsmanship. The finishing is top-notch. It’s wild to think about all the history behind this watch, you know, going to the moon and all that.
After I was done geeking out, I carefully placed the case back on and screwed it back in with the opener. Everything went smoothly, no scratches or anything. Thank goodness, because I really didn’t want to be the guy who ruined his brand new watch just to see the insides.
- Found an online store with the open case back Speedmaster.
- Ordered and waited for it to arrive.
- Read about using a three-pronged opener.
- Got a three-pronged opener.
- Carefully opened the watch with it.
- Admired the movement.
- Carefully closed the watch back up.
So yeah, that’s my little adventure with the OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch. It was definitely worth it. This watch is a classic for a reason. It is a really nice watch, I recommend it.
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