Okay, so I’ve been eyeballing this Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the sapphire crystal, for a while now. It’s a Cal.3861, for those who care about that sort of thing.
First off, I started digging around online, just to see what people were saying about this watch. I was curious about how well it held its value and how often it needed servicing. I read somewhere that it holds its value pretty well, especially the older ones and the special editions. They said it wouldn’t appreciate like a Rolex, but it’s still a solid choice. I also saw that you can find some really good used ones from the last 15 years for around $2,500.
Then I learned about this new Caliber 3861 movement. They say it’s accurate to within 0 to +5 seconds a day, which is pretty insane. Plus, it can handle magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss, is more shock-resistant than the older 1861 movement, and doesn’t need to be serviced as often. Oh, and the power reserve is two hours longer. Sounds like a win to me!
I also stumbled upon those Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch watches. They look cool, but that’s not really what I’m after. I wanted the real deal, the classic Speedmaster Professional.
After all that research, I finally decided to pull the trigger. I went to a local Omega AD – that’s authorized dealer, for the uninitiated. They had the exact model I wanted, the 311.30.42.30.01.005, which is basically the same watch that went to the moon. I tried it on, and man, it felt amazing on my wrist. The weight, the finish, everything was just perfect.
But I decided to sleep on it. I spent the next day looking at pre-owned 3861 sapphire sandwich models online. I figured I could save some cash that way, especially since the new ones have this quick-adjust clasp that I really liked.
After weighing my options, I decided to go back to the AD and buy the new one. I just couldn’t resist the idea of having a brand-new Speedmaster Professional. I negotiated the price a bit, and walked out of the store with the watch on my wrist.
It felt great to finally own this iconic timepiece.
- Started researching online about the watch’s value and servicing.
- Learned about the new Caliber 3861 movement and its benefits.
- Considered the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch but decided against it.
- Visited an Omega AD and tried on the Speedmaster Professional.
- Looked at pre-owned models online but ultimately decided to buy new.
- Finally purchased the watch and I’m loving it!
So, that’s the story of how I ended up with my new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. It was a bit of a journey, but definitely worth it in the end.
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