So, I’ve been on this whole watch thing lately, right? And not just any watch, I’m talking about the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the see-through back, they call it the sapphire caseback. It all started a few weeks back when I stumbled upon some forum online. Folks were going on and on about these Speedmasters, especially the ones that went to the moon. That got me hooked. I mean, a watch that went to the moon? Come on!
First thing I did was I started digging around for info. Found out that OMEGA has this whole Moonwatch collection, which is, like, the classic Speedmaster everyone thinks about. Manual-wind, that black dial, looks just like the ones those astronauts wore back in the day. They haven’t changed much, which is pretty cool if you ask me. I have spent hours just looking at the fonts and logo on the dial, they are sharp, and same with the dial markings. And the laser etching on the case on the back, it is so unique and recognizable.
Then, I got into this whole thing about which model to get. Turns out, there’s a bunch of them. But this one, the 3592.50, that’s the first one, not a limited edition, mind you, that had this sapphire back. That means you can see all the guts inside, all those tiny little gears and springs moving around. I have spent quite a time looking at pics of REAL Speedys, to familiarize myself with how real ones are supposed to look.
The Hunt Begins
So I started hunting. I heard you can find these OMEGAs on eBay. New ones, old ones, the whole shebang. But I was a bit nervous about buying online, you know? What if it’s a fake? What if it’s broken? I had to make sure, I was looking at the real deal. They say these Speedmasters hold their value, especially the old ones. Some even go up in price, ’cause they’re rare and people collect them. I am not planning to sell it, so I didn’t care that much.
The Find
I looked and looked, asked around on those watch forums, and finally, I found it. This guy, he was selling his 3592.50. Said he bought it new years ago, had all the papers and the box. We messaged back and forth a bit, and he seemed legit. I checked out his seller ratings, looked at other watches he sold. Everything seemed on the up and up.
The Purchase
So, I took the plunge. Wired him the money and waited. It felt like forever, but finally, the package arrived. I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was. My very own Speedmaster, with that clear back. Man, it was even better in person. You can see all those little parts working together, it’s mesmerizing. It’s probably stainless steel, most of them are. It looks like steel to me. It is heavy and I like this feeling.
I’ve been wearing it every day since. It’s not just a watch, it’s like a little piece of history on my wrist. Plus, it’s a conversation starter. People notice it, ask about it. And I get to tell them the whole story, about how it’s like the ones that went to the moon and how I hunted it down. They say it’s new, this Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional. Came out this year, all new and shiny. Anyway, if you’re looking for a watch, not just any watch, a watch with a story, a watch that’s been to the moon, then you gotta check out the Speedmaster. It’s not just a timepiece, it’s a legend.
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