Alright, so, I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch for a while now. You know, the one they released a bit back? Yeah, that’s the one. It’s not technically a “limited edition” but, man, it’s hard to get your hands on. And once I finally did, I understood why everyone’s going crazy for it.
First off, I started digging around online. I needed to find a place that actually had it in stock. There are a bunch of these authorized designer watch retailers, like, maybe 80 stores in the UK alone. I found a few online stores, and the best part? They were running a sale! I saw some offering up to 40% off, plus an extra 10% on all sale items. That was some good news, but it’s still a lot to pay for this bad boy. But I want to try, so I checked out their buying guides and all that, but honestly, I just wanted to see the watch.
I decided to go in person. Walked into one of their specialty stores. The staff there were pretty knowledgeable, and they showed me the watch. It comes in this special presentation box, which is a nice touch.
Taking a closer look
Then I got to really look at the watch. The movement inside is the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. I’m not a watch expert, but that sounds fancy, right? It’s got a good weight to it, feels solid on the wrist. But the real magic is on the case back. I flipped it over, and that’s where the Silver Snoopy comes in. It’s not just a small detail; it’s a whole animated scene back there. It is not just a watch. That’s a really cool thing for a watch.
The details, man
I spent a good amount of time just admiring it. It’s one of those things you just have to see in person to appreciate. Pictures don’t do it justice. And yeah, it’s not cheap, but for a watch collector or even just a Snoopy fan, it’s something special. I heard that originally, they were limited to just 5,441 pieces. That number is a nod to the length of the Apollo 13 mission – 142 hours, if you’re curious.
Did I buy it?
You’re probably wondering if I pulled the trigger, right? Well, let’s just say I’m now the proud owner of one of these beauties. It was a bit of a splurge, sure, but no regrets here. Every time I look at it, I’m reminded of that whole Apollo 13 mission and the role the Speedmaster played. Plus, that animated case back? Come on, that’s just fun.
So, that’s my story of getting my hands on the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. If you get a chance to check one out, do it. Even if you’re not planning on buying, it’s worth seeing in person.
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