So, I finally got my hands on this OMEGA Speedmaster 310.92.44.50.01.001, you know, the Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” one. Man, I’ve been eyeing this watch for ages! It all started back in, I think, 2018 when it was the hot stuff at Baselworld. I saw some pictures online, and I was like, “I gotta have it.”
First off, getting this thing was a mission. It’s not exactly easy to come by. I had to go through this whole process of finding a dealer who had it. After talking to various friends and checking lots of shops, I finally found one.
Unboxing this watch was an experience. It’s made from a single piece of this black ceramic stuff, zirconium oxide or something. It feels really solid, but the dealer warned me, “Be careful with it!” Apparently, if you damage it, it’s a huge pain. He said it’s like a tiny chance of a massive bill. I don’t even want to think about that.
- The first thing I did was try it on, of course. It felt amazing on my wrist.
- I spent the whole afternoon just admiring it, checking out all the details.
- They call it the “Dark Side of the Moon,” and it really does have that mysterious, spacey vibe.
I remember reading somewhere that some people don’t like black watches, but I’m not one of them. I mean, this one is special. It’s not just a black watch; it’s an Apollo 8 tribute. It’s got this cool skeletonized dial where you can see the movement inside, which is pretty neat.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I’m still over the moon (pun intended) about it. It’s definitely a conversation starter. People keep asking me about it. I even met this one guy who knew all about the history of the Speedmaster and the Apollo 8 mission. We had a whole geek-out session about it.
It was a long journey to get it, but I did it.
Getting this watch wasn’t just a purchase; it was a whole experience, a mini-adventure. And now, every time I look at it, it reminds me of that whole journey, from drooling over pictures online to finally having it on my wrist. It was absolutely worth it. I am sure that I can keep it forever, just like my collection.
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