So, I finally decided to get myself an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the transparent case back. Let me tell you, it wasn’t a walk in the park. I started by hitting up the OMEGA Boutique at Plaza Frontenac. It’s located at 1701 S Lindbergh Blvd, Space #52, in Saint Louis. Nice place, really fancy, but I felt a little out of place, to be honest.
Checking Out the Goods
I walked in, and there it was, the Speedmaster in all its glory. I asked to see the one with the transparent back because I’m a sucker for seeing the inner workings of things. They brought it out, and I got to try it on. Felt great on my wrist, not too heavy, just right. The sales guy was cool, gave me the whole spiel about its history and how it went to the moon and all that. I gotta say, I was pretty much sold at that point.
The Price Tag
Now, let’s talk about the price. These things aren’t cheap. I knew that going in, but seeing the actual number still made my heart skip a beat. I mean, we’re talking about a serious chunk of change here. I swallowed hard and started thinking about whether I really needed it or if I was just being impulsive. After all, I’ve got bills to pay, you know?
The Hunt for a Better Deal
I thanked the guy and left the boutique, telling myself I’d think about it. But let’s be real, I was already hooked. So, I started looking around online, hoping to find a better deal. I checked out some online marketplaces, you know the big one that’s named after a South American river. Found a few listings, but something felt off. I’m no expert, but I know there are a lot of fakes out there, and I didn’t want to get ripped off.
Digging Deeper
Then I remembered some forum posts talking about pre-owned Speedmasters. Apparently, the older ones, the “Pre-Moon” ones, have a different case back design. They switched to a single angle beveled design for the First Professional models. I’m not really into vintage stuff, but it was interesting to learn about the history.
- Scouring Online Marketplaces: I spent hours looking at listings, comparing prices, and reading seller reviews.
- Reading Forums: I dove into watch forums to learn more about the Speedmaster and what to look out for when buying used.
- Talking to People: I even reached out to a few people online who seemed knowledgeable about watches. Most were helpful, some were snobby, but hey, that’s the internet for you.
The Decision
After all that, I realized that I really wanted the new one, the one with the transparent back that I saw at the boutique. It just felt right. So, I saved up for a few more weeks, skipped a few nights out, and finally went back to the boutique. I walked in, a bit more confident this time, and told them I was ready to buy.
Finally Mine!
They took care of all the paperwork, sized the bracelet for me, and handed me the box. I opened it up, and there it was, my very own OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. It was a good feeling, I gotta say. I know it’s just a watch, but it felt like more than that. It was a symbol of, I don’t know, achieving a little goal, maybe? Anyway, I’m happy with my purchase, and I’ve been wearing it every day since.
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