Alright, let me tell you about my latest tinkering adventure. I got my hands on this OMEGA Speedmaster, the 310.92.44.50.01.001 model, also known as the Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” – Rocket. It’s a pretty cool watch, and I just had to mess around with it.
First off, I started digging around for some info on this thing. Seems like it’s a popular model. I stumbled upon some listings and price comparisons, and man, these watches can be quite pricey! I made a note of the different prices I saw, just to get an idea of what it’s worth.
Then, I got curious about what makes this watch tick. Turns out, it’s got this movement called the 3869. From what I gathered, it’s basically a 3861 but with some fancy laser treatment. They made the front look like the side of the moon you can see from Earth, and the back like the side we never see. Pretty neat, huh?
- Started by looking up the watch model online.
- Checked out some prices and listings.
- Dug into the details of the movement.
After gathering all this information, I decided to take a closer look at the watch itself. I carefully examined the dial, the case, and the strap. I even took some photos to document the whole process.
I played around with the chronograph functions, starting, stopping, and resetting the timer. It’s pretty satisfying to hear that click when you press the pushers.
The Fun Part
This is where it gets interesting. I thought, “Why not try to replicate that cool moon surface effect?” So, I grabbed some tools and materials and started experimenting. I tried a few different techniques, using lasers and other stuff, to see if I could recreate that textured look on another surface. It wasn’t easy, and I definitely messed up a few times, but it was a fun challenge.
I spent a good chunk of time on this little project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. I managed to get a similar effect, though it’s not exactly the same. It’s like my own little tribute to the Apollo 8 mission and the “Dark Side of the Moon.”
So, that’s my story of tinkering with the OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8. It was a fun ride, from researching the watch to trying to replicate its unique features. Hope you enjoyed hearing about it!
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