Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. You know, the one with the see-through back? Yeah, that’s the one. I finally decided to pull the trigger and get it.
First, I started digging around to know what I was getting into. I found out that this watch is kind of a big deal. It’s called the “Moonwatch” because it’s based on the watches worn by astronauts way back when. This particular model is a bit special, though. It’s got this cool transparent case back, which is not something you see on every Moonwatch.
From what I gathered, this version was inspired by the colors of astronaut spacesuits. It’s mostly black, but with some red details, like the word “Speedmaster” on the dial. Looks pretty slick, if you ask me.
Then I learned that the regular Speedmaster Moonwatch is a bit smaller than some of the other Speedmaster watches that OMEGA makes. But the one I was after, the transparent case back version, it’s a classic size, 42mm to be exact. Not too big, not too small, just right for my wrist. I even heard somewhere that despite its size, it wears pretty comfortably.
Here’s the thing, though: there are different versions of the Moonwatch. Some have this special kind of glass called “hesalite,” and others have sapphire crystal. Both have their own perks. But they all have this cool seahorse medallion thing stamped on the back. Except for the one I wanted, of course, because the whole point is that you can see through the back!
I also noticed that these watches can be pretty pricey. Like, we’re talking thousands of dollars. But there are different price points, depending on the exact model and where you buy it. I found some ranging from around $6k all the way up to over $16k! Crazy, right?
- Decide on the model: I knew I wanted the one with the transparent back, so that narrowed it down a lot.
- Figure out the budget: These things aren’t cheap, so I had to decide how much I was willing to spend.
- Find a reputable seller: I didn’t want to get ripped off, so I looked for places known for selling authentic OMEGA watches.
- Pull the trigger: Once I found the right watch at the right price, I went for it!
After all that research and hunting, I finally got my hands on my very own OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with the transparent case back. And let me tell you, it was worth it. Holding it in my hands, seeing all those tiny gears and parts moving around through the back, it’s just mesmerizing. This was my process for getting the Omega Speedmaster, and I am really happy I chose to buy it.
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