Man, you won’t believe the day I had. So, I finally pulled the trigger on that CopyOMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch – the one with the sapphire crystal, you know? And let me tell you, this whole thing was a journey.
First off, I started digging around online, just to get a feel for what these things were going for. I mean, I had a ballpark in mind, but you gotta do your homework, right? Found out that these watches, they hold their value pretty okay. Not like those fancy Rolexes or whatever, but still, pretty solid. Especially the Speedmaster, Seamaster, and Constellation, they’re always popular with the watch guys and regular folks too.
Then I started looking into this new movement they got, the Caliber 3861. Apparently, it’s a “Master Chronometer,” whatever that means. The watch people online said it’s accurate to within like, zero to five seconds a day, which is nuts! And it can handle magnets and getting banged around better than the old one, the 1861. Plus, it runs longer without needing to be wound up. So, overall, sounds like a win to me.
But here’s where it got interesting. I was trying to figure out how much I should actually pay for a used one. The internet is a crazy place man. There is a website that has this Speedmaster up for, like, six grand, some for almost seven, and then a few for a little over five. That’s a big difference! I learned that a pre-owned Speedmaster, like the 145.022 reference, can be found for around 7,300 bucks. But that’s not what I’m looking for.
I did a little more digging on this CopyOMEGA thing. This is important. Found some tips on how to spot a fake one. You gotta know what you’re looking for. The real ones, they have this cool thing where you can see all the gears and stuff moving inside. I heard it’s like the “original order” version, the one that actually went to the moon. Cool, right?
Let Me Break It Down For You
- Research: I spent hours online, reading forums, articles, you name it. Basically, I became a temporary expert on these watches.
- Price Comparison: I checked out a bunch of different websites to see what these watches were selling for. Prices were all over the place, man.
- Movement Deep Dive: I learned about this fancy new movement, the Caliber 3861. It’s supposed to be super accurate and tough.
- Fake Watch Education: Learned how to spot a fake. Gotta be careful out there.
- The Real Deal: Finally decided on a real one with the sapphire crystal. Seeing those insides move is mesmerizing.
In the end, I went for it. It’s really a big deal. I mean, we’re talking about a CopyOMEGA, the watch that went to the moon, that is cool! It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of history. Or a copy of it. This particular one’s got the sapphire crystal, so I can see all the guts and gears working. It’s pretty awesome. And that Caliber 3861 movement? Man, that thing is something else. Super accurate, tough as nails, and can run for days without winding. Plus, I learned how to spot a fake, so I know I got the real deal.
Yeah, it was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. Now I just gotta wait for it to show up. I’ll keep you guys posted!
Click to consult