Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, and I just gotta share this experience I had with the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition. You guys know I’m all about getting my hands dirty and figuring stuff out, so here’s how it went down.
First off, I started digging around for info on this watch because, well, who doesn’t love Snoopy, right? Plus, it’s got that whole NASA connection, which is pretty cool. Turns out, this isn’t just any limited edition. It’s a tribute to the award OMEGA got from NASA way back in 1970. Snoopy’s been like a safety mascot for NASA since the ’60s, so it’s a big deal.
Then I got curious about the different versions. There are a couple of older Snoopy Speedmasters, but they did things a bit differently. Like, the first one had 5,441 pieces to mark how long that mission lasted, and the second one had 1,970 pieces, which is the year OMEGA got the award. This 50th Anniversary one, though? It’s not technically limited in numbers, but good luck getting your hands on one! They are super popular.
So, I went hunting for this particular model, the 310.32.42.50.02.001, and I finally found one that was pre-owned. I mean, I wasn’t about to drop a ton of cash on a brand-new one without knowing what I was getting into. I managed to get my hands on it, and let me tell you, this watch is something else. It’s got a 42mm steel case, and a blue ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale. The silver dial has these blue PVD hour markers and hands, and of course, there’s Snoopy in the 9 o’clock subdial. He’s wearing his spacesuit. It is so cool!
The Movement and Case Back
I popped open the case back, just to see what was going on inside. And man, the movement in this thing is a real beauty. It’s an OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. I spent hours just staring at it, trying to figure out how all those tiny parts work together. It is wild! And the case back itself? That’s where the real magic happens. There’s this awesome animation of Snoopy going around the moon in his little spaceship. It’s such a neat detail!
- Dial: The silver dial is a standout feature, it looks so clean and elegant. I found myself just staring at it way too often.
- Hands and Markers: The blue PVD coated hands and hour markers really pop against the silver, and they glow in the dark, which is always a plus.
- Subdials: There are three subdials. The one at 9 o’clock has our boy Snoopy in his astronaut gear, and it’s just the cutest thing.
After playing around with it for a few days, I decided to take it apart as much as I dared. I wanted to see how everything fit together, how it ticked. I’m no watchmaker, but I managed to get a good look at the insides without messing anything up too badly. It was nerve-wracking, but so worth it.
Putting it all back together was a whole other challenge. I had screws and springs everywhere, and I was sweating bullets the entire time. But eventually, I got it all back in place. And guess what? It still worked! I was so relieved, I almost cried. To be honest, it was a little bit of luck, but I did it!
Anyway, this whole experience just made me appreciate this watch even more. It’s not just a timepiece; it’s a piece of history, a tiny work of art that you can wear on your wrist. And knowing that I took it apart and put it back together myself? That just makes it even more special to me. If you ever get a chance to see one of these in person, do it. You won’t regret it.
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