Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster, the Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” one, reference number 310.92.44.50.01.001. You know, the one that’s got that awesome skeletonized dial that looks like the moon’s surface? Yeah, that’s the one. It’s a tribute to the Apollo 8 mission, pretty cool, right?
First things first, I scoured the internet, I mean, really dug deep. I wanted to find the best price possible because, let’s be real, this watch isn’t exactly cheap. We’re talking somewhere in the ballpark of $12,546, give or take. I compared prices on a bunch of different websites, and let me tell you, there are a lot of places that sell these things.
After a ton of searching, I finally stumbled upon a seller with a decent price, and with the original order, what a luck! And guess what? It was the real deal. This bad boy is 44.25mm, made of black ceramic, and has this super cool leather strap. Oh, and it’s manual winding, which I think is pretty neat. It is the Cal.1869 model, you know, being part of all six moon landing, it is a true space icon.
- Searched everywhere online for the best price.
- Finally found a great deal from a reputable seller.
- Confirmed the watch was authentic and in good condition.
- Pulled the trigger and made the purchase.
Unboxing Time
The day it arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I carefully opened the box, and there it was, in all its glory. The watch is even more stunning in person. I put it on my wrist, wound it up, and it felt amazing. It’s a pretty hefty watch, but it sits comfortably. I also double-checked with some experts, yep, original order, no doubt about it.
So yeah, that’s my story of how I got my hands on this OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8. It was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it. Now I can rock a piece of space history on my wrist. Pretty awesome, huh? And I wear it from time to time, especially on some big days, it just feels so different!
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