Okay, so I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch for a while now. It’s a real beauty, and as a big fan of both OMEGA and Snoopy, I just had to get my hands on it. Let me tell you, the journey to finally owning this timepiece was quite an adventure!
It all started back when it was released in 2020. I saw the announcement and immediately fell in love. The silver dial with those blue accents, and of course, Snoopy in his little spacesuit on the subdial – it was just perfect. I started doing some research, you know, reading all the articles I could find, watching videos, the usual stuff for a watch enthusiast.
I learned that this watch was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Silver Snoopy Award that NASA gave to OMEGA in 1970. Apparently, Snoopy has been a sort of safety mascot for NASA since the ’60s. Who knew? Anyway, this made the watch even more special to me. I found out that it’s based on the classic 42mm Moonwatch, which is already an iconic watch on its own. But this one has that unique caseback with an animated Snoopy in his Command and Service Module. Pretty neat, huh?
I started scouring the internet, checking out all the authorized dealers and boutiques. It uses the new case style introduced with the Apollo 11 anniversary. Turns out, this watch was super popular and really hard to find. I visited a couple of stores, and the salespeople would give me that look, like, “Yeah, good luck with that, buddy.” They told me there were huge waiting lists, and some people had been waiting for years!
But I wasn’t giving up. I joined some online forums, connected with other watch collectors, and kept my eyes peeled. I even considered going the pre-owned route. I stumbled upon a listing for a pre-owned model, reference 310.32.42.50.02.001, but it was from 2024. I wanted that fresh-out-of-the-box experience, you know?
Then, one day, I got a call from a local boutique. They told me they had received a shipment, and my name was on the list! I couldn’t believe it. I rushed over there as fast as I could, and there it was, in all its glory. The silver dial is laser-engraved with Ag925. The salesperson let me try it on, and it felt amazing. The blue strap, the weight on my wrist, everything was just right. He is shown wearing his famous spacesuit. I knew I had to have it.
So, I pulled the trigger, made the purchase. I also discovered the non‑limited watch is driven by the OMEGA Co‑Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 for ultimate precision and magnetic‑resistance. And I’ve been wearing it almost every day since. Every time I look at it, I can’t help but smile. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of history, a tribute to a great partnership, and a reminder of a cute little beagle who made it to space.
It was a long journey, but totally worth it. I’m so happy to finally have this OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary in my collection. It’s a dream come true for a space and watch nerd like me.
- Started: Fell in love with the watch in 2020.
- Researched: Learned about the history and significance of the watch.
- Searched: Contacted authorized dealers, boutiques, and online forums.
- Waited: Got on waiting lists and considered pre-owned options.
- Acquired: Finally got the call and purchased the watch from a local boutique.
- Enjoying: Wearing and admiring the watch daily.
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