Okay, so, I finally got my hands on the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. Man, what a journey this has been!
It all started on October 5th, when this beauty was launched. I remember seeing the news and thinking, “I gotta have that.” It wasn’t just any Speedmaster; it was the Silver Snoopy, and not a limited edition, which is kinda rare. And let me tell you, the case back with Snoopy in orbit? Pure gold!
So I started calling up every OMEGA Boutique and Authorized Dealer I could think of. You wouldn’t believe the hoops I had to jump through. Some places had a waiting list a mile long. Other places, well, let’s just say they weren’t very helpful. I even started browsing through forums. That’s where I found out I wasn’t the only one on this quest. There were discussions dating back to March, people sharing tips, rumors, and their own frustrations. It was a whole community of Snoopy hunters!
I kept at it, though. I mean, this is the 50th Anniversary edition we’re talking about, I learned that the first one had 5441 pieces issued. It’s a tribute to the Apollo 13 mission, which, as any space nerd knows, was a pretty big deal. And this new one? The design was just something else. So, yeah, I was determined.
- First Step: Making those initial calls.
- Second Step: Diving deep into online forums.
- Third Step: Keeping at it, no matter what.
After weeks of searching, making calls, and driving long distances, I finally got a call back from a dealer. They had one piece left. One! I didn’t even ask about the price. I just said, “I’ll take it!”
I drove like the wind to get there. When I finally held the watch in my hands, it was all worth it. The craftsmanship, the design, the little details like Snoopy on the dial… it was perfect.
So, yeah, that’s my story of how I snagged the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. It wasn’t easy, but hey, nothing worth having ever is, right?
Things I learned
- Persistence is key: Seriously, don’t give up.
- Forums are your friend: There’s a whole community out there.
- Act fast: When you get that call, you move!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go stare at my new watch some more. This one’s definitely going in the “never selling” pile.
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