So, I’ve been eyeing the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. You know, the one with the open case back? Yeah, that’s the one. I finally pulled the trigger and bought it from their official flagship store. Let me tell you, it was quite an experience.
First off, I walked into the store. It felt like entering a luxury watch museum. I told the staff I was there for the Speedmaster Moonwatch with the open case back. They nodded knowingly and led me to a display case.
There it was, in all its glory. I asked to see it up close. They carefully took it out and placed it on a soft tray. I picked it up, felt the weight, and turned it around. That open case back… oh boy. It’s like looking into the heart of the watch. The movement inside was mesmerizing.
I tried it on, adjusted the strap, and looked at it from different angles. It looked amazing on my wrist. The classic design, the three sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock for the thirty-minute scale, twelve-hour counter, and running seconds… it’s all there.
Now, I’m not a watch expert, but I did some digging before making the purchase. I learned that while the Speedmaster is a legend, it’s not the most accurate watch out there. Apparently, it doesn’t hold a candle to the Rolex Daytona’s accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day. But hey, it’s the Moonwatch! The watch with history.
Of course, I had to see the movement for myself, and the staff at the store assured me that the open case back design was becoming the norm for the Speedmaster Professionals, just like some folks online were saying. People were chatting a lot about whether or not they had the right or wrong caseback. I checked mine and made sure it’s the real deal. Someone online said to check the subdial spacing to make sure it’s not a fake, which I did.
Anyway, after admiring it for a good while, I decided to go for it. I paid for it, they boxed it up nicely, and I walked out of the store feeling like a million bucks.
Wearing it now, I can’t stop looking at it. And that open case back? Totally worth it. Every time I flip it over, I’m reminded of the craftsmanship and the history behind this iconic timepiece. The world is fully aware of the MoonSwatch, and is now discussing the Speedmaster more than it has in a long time.
Some folks might say it’s just a watch, but for me, it’s a piece of art that I can wear on my wrist. It’s an instant conversation starter, and a reminder of humanity’s journey to the moon.
- I went to the official store.
- I asked for the Speedmaster with an open case back.
- I was amazed by the movement.
- I tried it on and loved the classic design and subdials.
- I learned about its accuracy (or lack thereof).
- I confirmed the open case back is legit and getting more common.
- I made sure it wasn’t a fake by looking at the subdials.
- I bought the watch.
- I’m thrilled with my purchase.
Is it worth the hype?
In my opinion, absolutely. Especially if you can appreciate the design and history, then this watch is definitely worth buying. It’s a conversation starter, and it feels amazing to wear a piece of history on your wrist. Speedy definitely deserves an open caseback.
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