So, I finally pulled the trigger on that OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. You know, the one commemorating OMEGA getting that cool award from the NASA astronauts back in 1970? Yeah, that one.
It all started a few weeks ago. I was browsing through some watch forums, just killing time, and I stumbled upon a thread about this particular Speedmaster. I had heard of it before, but I never really paid much attention. But this time, something caught my eye.
The more I read, the more I got hooked. It’s a pretty big deal, apparently, celebrating 50 years since NASA gave OMEGA the Silver Snoopy Award. I did some digging – turns out OMEGA’s played a big part in space exploration, which is pretty neat. I started looking at pictures, reading reviews, and, well, you know how it goes.
I spent the next few days obsessively researching. I learned that there is many sales for this watch on the secondary market, I guess that makes sense. These are listed as the best prices for new or unworn watches. And they came with all the original boxes and stuff.
I compared prices, checked out different sellers, and finally found one that I felt comfortable with. It was a bit of a splurge, I won’t lie, but I decided to go for it. I figured, it’s a 50th-anniversary edition, it’s got that whole NASA connection, and it just looks darn cool.
The ordering process was pretty smooth. I placed my order, and a few days later, a package arrived at my doorstep. I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was, in all its glory.
- The watch was even more impressive in person.
- The details were amazing.
- It felt solid and well-made.
I have been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I am still over the moon about it. It’s a conversation starter, for sure. I have had a few people ask me about it, and I am always happy to share the story behind it.
It was a bit of an investment, but I am really happy with my purchase. It’s a piece of history, and it’s a watch that I’ll treasure for years to come. And it came with a four-year warranty, not bad at all.