Alright, so today I wanna talk about gettin’ my hands on an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the sapphire crystal. It ain’t cheap, but hey, it’s a classic, right?
First off, I started lookin’ around online, just to get a feel for the prices and see what was out there. There are a bunch of websites sellin’ ’em, like eBay and Chrono24. I saw prices all over the place, from like six grand to over twenty-seven! Gotta be careful, though, ’cause you never know if you’re gettin’ the real deal online.
Digging Deeper
So, I started readin’ up on the watch itself. I found out that Omega still makes a version that’s almost exactly like the one that went to the moon back in ’69. Pretty cool, huh? The new ones have this 42mm stainless steel case and that “dot over 90” thing on the bezel that everyone seems to talk about. Also learned that these watches tend to hold their value, especially the older ones and the limited editions.
Finding the Right One
After a bunch of research, I narrowed it down to the “Sapphire Sandwich” version, model number 3573.50.00. I figured if I’m gonna spend this much money, I might as well get the one with the clear case back so I can see all the cool gears and stuff movin’ around. It looks great in my opinion.
Now, where to buy it? I was seein’ a lot of listings on eBay, and some of them even had discounts. I almost pulled the trigger on one, but then I started gettin’ nervous about buyin’ somethin’ so expensive from some random seller. Plus, I wanted to make sure I was gettin’ the real deal, not some knock-off.
The Final Decision
Finally, I decided to just go to the official Omega website. I figured that was the safest bet, even if it meant payin’ a bit more. I found the watch I wanted, added it to my cart, and took a deep breath. It was a big purchase, but I knew I’d regret it if I didn’t go for it.
- Searched online for prices and availability.
- Read about the watch’s history and features.
- Decided on the specific model I wanted.
- Compared prices and sellers.
- Chose to buy directly from the official Omega website.
- Bought the Speedmaster!
So, I went through with it. Hit that “buy” button, put in my payment info, and that was that. Now I just gotta wait for it to arrive. I’m super stoked. I’ll let y’all know what I think when it gets here. This whole process took a little while and was a pretty big deal for me. I’ll post some pics when it arrives.
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