Hey everyone, so, let’s talk about this watch I finally got my hands on. I was super excited about this one, the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary. I started by doing what we all do – a lot of online searching. I looked everywhere, checking out forums, official websites, and even those resale sites, just to get a feel for what to expect.
After all that, I decided to hit up the OMEGA specialty stores. I wanted to see this beauty in person. I called ahead to a few stores to check if they had it in stock and to get a vibe of the service. It was a mixed bag, but I found one store that felt right.
Walking into the store, the experience was, well, pretty much what you’d expect from a high-end watch store. The staff were helpful, showing me the watch and letting me try it on. It’s a stunning piece, with that silver dial and those blue accents on the sub-dials. The 42mm steel case felt solid, and the blue ceramic tachymeter bezel is just eye-catching. And of course, the unique caseback featuring Snoopy – that’s the real charm, right?
I did a bit more digging while at the store, asking the staff about the watch’s features. I learned it’s powered by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861, which, from what I understand, makes it super precise and resistant to magnetic fields. Pretty cool stuff. I also got the story behind the Snoopy connection. Apparently, Snoopy has been NASA’s safety mascot since the ’60s, and this watch is a nod to an award OMEGA got from NASA in 1970. There’s a lot of history packed into this watch.
Now, about getting one. It’s not a limited edition, but it’s still pretty hard to find. I had to put my name down on a waiting list, and it took a while. But finally, the day came when I got the call. I went back to the store, did all the paperwork, and walked out with this beauty on my wrist.
- Here are a few things I jotted down about the watch:
- It’s not a limited edition, which is kinda cool because it’s not about the number produced but the story behind it.
- The movement is the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 – sounds fancy and it’s all about precision.
- The Snoopy connection is legit – it’s about NASA and the Silver Snoopy Award.
- Price-wise, well, it’s an investment. I saw listings online for around $18,250, but it varies.
All in all, it was a journey getting this watch, but totally worth it. It’s not just a timepiece, it’s a piece of history, and honestly, it just looks really cool. That’s my story of getting the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary. Hope you guys found it interesting!
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