Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about my little adventure with the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition. It all started when I heard that OMEGA was dropping this special piece to celebrate 50 years since they got that “Silver Snoopy Award” from the NASA astronauts. I mean, how cool is that? OMEGA getting a shoutout from the folks who’ve been to space!
So, I decided to get one of these beauties for myself. I started digging around online, trying to find the best place to snag one. There were a bunch of websites showing it, but I wanted to make sure I was getting the real deal, you know?
First I checked out the usual spots, but everything seemed kinda standard. Then I started looking at some specialist watch shops online. I found a few that looked promising. They had the watch listed, the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary, model number 310.32.42.50.02.001. Man, that’s a mouthful, right? But hey, it’s a special watch.
I compared a couple of these online stores, looking at their descriptions, checking out their photos. Some were marked “new, unworn,” others “like new, unworn,” which is great. I definitely wanted one that was in tip-top shape. And I made sure they included the original box and papers, gotta have those for a collector’s piece like this.
The key things I learned
- It’s not a limited edition, but still hard to find: Now, here’s the kicker. Even though this Snoopy Speedmaster isn’t officially a “limited edition” like some of the older ones, it’s still super popular. I guess everyone loves Snoopy, and everyone loves a good OMEGA.
- That case back is something else: The real magic of this watch is on the back. It’s not just your average case back. It’s got this whole animation thing going on, with Snoopy in his little spaceship. It’s seriously the coolest thing.
- It is 42mm: The case is 42mm, made of steel, and it’s got a blue ceramic bezel, which looks sharp. That’s something.
After a lot of comparing and reading reviews, I finally settled on a store that seemed legit. They had great pictures, a clear description, and they guaranteed the watch was brand new and unworn. Plus, they had all the original packaging and papers. I pulled the trigger and placed my order.
Waiting for it to arrive was torture! But finally, it showed up. And let me tell you, it was even better in person. That blue and silver combo is just stunning. And that case back? Forget about it. I spent a good hour just playing with the animation, watching Snoopy fly around.
So, there you have it, my journey to getting the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition. It was a bit of a hunt, but totally worth it. This watch isn’t just a timepiece; it’s a piece of history, a conversation starter, and honestly, just a really fun watch to own.
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