You know, I’ve been eyeing the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. That transparent case back just gets me every time. So, I decided it was time to get serious about buying one.
First thing I did was hit up the internet. I wanted to see what folks were saying about buying these watches recently. Found out that since around July 2023, it’s been a bit easier to snag a MoonSwatch at retail. Apparently, they’re still hard to come by, especially that Mission to Neptune one – something about the blue dye staining wrists? Wild, right?
Anyway, I was after the classic Moonwatch. The real deal, you know? Manual-wind, Hesalite crystal, black dial – the whole nine yards. That’s the one that’s closest to what those astronauts wore on the moon. So, I started looking at ways to buy one.
Now, I know there are these fancy stores. They’re called, like, “specialty stores” or something. But I wanted to check out some other options, too. I stumbled upon this place called Watchfinder. They sell pre-owned watches, and they had a bunch of Speedmasters.
- First try: I checked out the official OMEGA website. You can buy directly from them, which is cool. But I wanted to weigh all my options, you know?
- Second stop: Watchfinder. They had a pretty good selection, and all the watches came with a 24-month warranty. That’s a nice safety net.
I spent a good chunk of time just browsing, comparing prices, and reading descriptions. It’s a big purchase, so I wasn’t going to rush it. Plus, I saw a little thing about getting a free luxury gift if you buy an OMEGA watch at some places. They are always talking about 0 deposit, and some sort of 3 years 0% finance thing. I made a mental note to look into that.
The Big Decision
After all that digging, I finally pulled the trigger. Decided to go through the OMEGA official store, there are four in New York City. Because it’s the most solid option and I really like that watch. And I did get that free gift. Pretty sweet deal, if you ask me.
It was a bit of a journey, but totally worth it. Now, I’ve got this awesome Moonwatch on my wrist, and it feels pretty darn good. If you’re thinking about getting one, I hope my little adventure helps you out.
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