Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the sapphire crystal, for a while now. It’s a classic, right? And I finally decided to go for it. I wanted to see what was up with getting one of these bad boys online.
First things first, I started poking around to learn a bit more about it. This watch is powered by the OMEGA Calibre 321, which, a little bird told me, is a pretty solid movement. This guy, Albert Piguet from Lemania, cooked it up back in 1946. Then, Lemania got scooped up by OMEGA’s parent company, so it’s all in the family, I guess.
After that I wanted to see how the Speedmaster stacks up against other watches. Like, how does it compare to the Rolex Daytona? I mean that Superlative Chronometer is pretty sweet. Turns out, the Speedmaster is not as accurate at least not -2/+2 seconds per day. But hey, it’s got history, right? It’s the freakin’ Moonwatch!
Then I went down the rabbit hole of alternatives. I stumbled upon this Bulova Lunar Pilot. Apparently, Bulova has its own “Moon Watch.” Who knew? It’s like a cheaper doppelganger, and it’s got some history too. There were a few other budget-friendly options, but they didn’t have the same vibe as the Bulova or the real deal, which is the Omega Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005.
Next, I hit up a few online stores. Some of them had this “Certified Authentic” badge, which was reassuring. They also talked about a 2-year warranty. Seemed legit. I mean, you gotta be careful with these things, especially online. There’s a whole world of fakes out there. I even read a thing about how to spot a fake Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, just in case.
Then I jumped onto the official OMEGA site. They had all the different versions of the Speedmaster Moonwatch. It was a bit overwhelming, but I found the one I was looking for. I also noticed they talked about this Co-Axial escapement and it being a Master Chronometer, approved by METAS. Sounds fancy, I guess. It’s supposed to be resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. That’s…a lot, I think.
Decisions, Decisions
Here’s the thing, though. OMEGA still makes a version that’s almost the same as the original from 1969. The case size, the crystal, even the manual caliber – it’s all pretty much the same. I saw prices ranging from about $5,900 to over $16,000. Big difference! I guess it depends on the specific model and maybe if it’s new or pre-owned.
So, after all this digging, I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one online. It was a bit of a process, but I felt pretty good about it. I did my homework, checked out different sources, and made sure I was getting the real deal. Now, I’m just waiting for it to arrive.
- First Step: Did a deep dive into the history and specs of the Speedmaster.
- Next Up: Compared it to other watches and checked out some alternatives.
- Then: Browsed through some online stores and learned about authenticity checks.
- Finally: Ordered the watch from a reputable online store.
Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly! It’s a big purchase, but I think it’ll be worth it. It is a pretty cool watch, after all.
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