Today, I’m going to share my experience of trying to purchase an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with a transparent case back. Let me tell you, this wasn’t as simple as clicking “Add to Cart.” Here’s how it all went down:
Step 1: Research, Research, Research
I started by doing some heavy research. First, I searched for information about the watch itself—what makes it special, why people love it, and more importantly, its price range. The transparent case back version of the Speedmaster is pretty popular because you can see the movement inside, which is honestly a piece of art. From what I found, the prices were all over the place. Some were around $6,000, while others were over $10,000. It all depended on whether it was new, pre-owned, or a limited edition.
Step 2: Checking Out Sellers
Once I had a ballpark price in mind, I moved on to finding a place to buy it. I checked out a mix of big platforms like watch marketplaces and some smaller, specialized dealers. Honestly, the big sites were overwhelming. There were hundreds of listings, with prices ranging from “I might be able to afford this” to “this must have diamonds on it or something.”
Some sellers offered “free shipping” and even included extra straps or accessories. Others mentioned things like “minor scratches” or “box and papers missing.” This part took forever because I wanted to be absolutely sure about what I was getting.
Step 3: Narrowing Down Options
After going through tons of listings, I finally narrowed it down to three options:
- A pre-owned watch in great condition with all original packaging and paperwork for $6,800.
- A brand-new one from an authorized dealer for $8,500 (ouch).
- A private seller on a forum offering a lightly used one for $6,200 but with no box or papers.
The last option was tempting because of the price, but I was nervous about the lack of documentation. If I’m dropping this much money, I need some peace of mind.
Step 4: Negotiation
I decided to go with the pre-owned option for $6,800. But hey
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