Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” watch for a while now, specifically the 310.92.44.50.01.001 model. It’s a pretty hefty investment, but man, it looks so darn cool. It’s not just a watch, it’s like a mini-history lesson on your wrist, you know?
So, first thing I did was try to find as much as I could about this specific reference number. I went to a few watch forums and some online stores that sell these things. It’s called the “Dark Side of the Moon” because, well, it’s all black ceramic, which is pretty unique. And it’s a nod to the Apollo 8 mission, the first one where humans actually went around the far side of the moon.
Details about the watch
- Movement: I learned that inside is the 3869 movement. Basically a modified version of the 3861, but with a special laser treatment on the dial side to make it look like the moon’s surface.
- Strap: It comes on a black leather strap, but it’s perforated, and get this – the inside is yellow rubber. Kind of a cool, hidden detail. The chronograph hands are also varnished yellow, which really pops against all that black.
- Case: The case is 44.25mm, all ceramic like the rest of the watch. It looks a little different, a new shape, just like their 42mm Speedmaster Professional.
I watched a few videos of people reviewing this watch. Seeing it in motion, with the light hitting it, it’s even better. And it’s not just for show, this watch is packed with functionality. Like, it’s got a tachymeter scale with Super-LumiNova, which means it glows in the dark, and you can use it to measure speed. Kind of technical, but cool nonetheless.
After that, I decided to sleep on it. I went to this online store for watch, you know the ones, where you can browse, compare prices, all that stuff. They had a bunch of these 310.92.44.50.01.001 models, and I spent some time comparing the prices and conditions, just to make sure I was getting a good deal.
Finally, I pulled the trigger. Ordered it. Waited a few days, which felt like forever, and then it arrived. Man, opening that box was something else. The watch was even more impressive in person. Holding it in my hands, feeling the weight of it, it just felt…solid. I put it on, and it was instant love. I wore it around the house for the rest of the day, just admiring it.
So yeah, that’s my story about getting this OMEGA Speedmaster. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. Now I’ve got this awesome piece of history on my wrist, and every time I look at it, I’m reminded of that incredible Apollo 8 mission. It’s not just a watch, it’s a conversation starter, and a reminder of what humans can achieve when we push the boundaries. Pretty sweet, right?
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