Alright, so, I gotta tell you about this whole journey I went through to get my hands on a CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the transparent case back. You know, the one where you can see all the gears and stuff moving around inside? Pretty sweet, right?
It all started when I stumbled upon some forum posts talking about this guy, Thomas Preik, who apparently makes these sapphire case backs. I was intrigued, so I started digging around. Turns out, getting a see-through back on a Speedmaster is a whole thing. Some people were talking about other mods, like for a Seiko Turtle, but that’s a whole other story. Anyway, it got me thinking, why not try to find a Speedmaster with one already installed?
I found out that Omega themselves actually made a version of the Speedmaster Professional with a sapphire crystal back, the reference 3573.50.00. That’s the one I wanted! It’s got that classic Moonwatch look, but with the added bonus of being able to see the movement. I started searching online, just browsing around different watch forums and online stores, I even went down a rabbit hole of German websites (yeah, it was that serious).
After a while, I learned that this model is known as the “Sapphire Sandwich”. It features a 42mm stainless steel case with steel bracelet, complete with a folding clasp, and a black dial showcases three chronograph sub dials. It has a hand-wound movement, which is pretty cool and old-school. I like that.
So I just kept at it, checking out different listings and comparing prices. I found a couple that looked promising, but I wanted to make sure I was getting a good deal, and that it was legit, you know? There are some fakes out there.
Finally, I pulled the trigger on one. The seller seemed reputable, and the watch looked like it was in great condition. And you know what? It was totally worth it. I love the feeling when I received the package. Holding this watch in my hand, it’s just…wow. It’s a piece of history, and the fact that I can see the movement working is just icing on the cake.
- Started by reading forum posts about a guy named Thomas Preik who makes sapphire case backs.
- Got interested in getting a Speedmaster with a transparent back.
- Discovered Omega made a version with a sapphire back, the 3573.50.00.
- Searched online, including German websites, and learned about the “Sapphire Sandwich”.
- Compared prices and listings to ensure a good deal and authenticity.
- Finally bought one from a reputable seller.
- The watch is amazing, a piece of history with a visible movement.
It’s a solid, well-made watch, and it’s just cool to know that it’s basically the same watch that went to the moon, but with a little twist. If you’re into watches, especially the Speedmaster, and you’re thinking about getting one with a transparent back, I’d say go for it. Just do your research, and make sure you’re getting it from a good source.
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