Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. You know, the one with the open case back? It’s just so cool to see all those little gears and things moving around. I did some digging around, trying to figure out where the best place to snag one would be.
First, I checked out the official OMEGA website. You know, just to get a feel for the different models and see some nice, high-quality pictures. They have a ton of information about the Moonwatch, its history, and how it was worn by astronauts on all six moon landings. Pretty neat, huh?
Then I started looking at online marketplaces, like, you know, eBay and Chrono24. I figured I could probably find a better deal on a pre-owned one there. And I was right! I saw a bunch of listings for the Speedmaster Professional, with prices ranging from like $4 all the way up to $27K+. Crazy, right?
Some of the listings had videos, which was super helpful. I could see the watch from all angles and get a better sense of its condition. I also made sure to look for sellers with good ratings and reviews, and ones that offered authenticity guarantees, especially for the more expensive ones. You gotta be careful out there, you know?
I also checked out Watchfinder Co. They specialize in pre-owned luxury watches. They had a few Moonwatches listed, and they offer a 24-month warranty, which is a nice bonus. Plus, they had a promo code thing going on, so I could have saved a little bit of money.
While I was browsing, I read that even though the Moonwatch has a 42mm case, it actually feels smaller on the wrist than you might expect. That’s good to know, since I don’t have huge wrists.
After all that searching and comparing, I finally pulled the trigger! I found a beautiful pre-owned Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with the open case back on eBay. The seller had great reviews, the price was right, and it came with the box and papers.
Here are some of the things I did during my hunt:
- Browsed the official OMEGA website to learn more about the Moonwatch.
- Searched on online marketplaces like eBay and Chrono24 for pre-owned options.
- Watched videos of the watches to get a better look at them.
- Checked seller ratings and reviews to make sure they were legit.
- Looked for authenticity guarantees, especially for the higher-priced watches.
- Explored specialized pre-owned watch retailers like Watchfinder Co.
- Read about the watch’s size and how it wears on the wrist.
The End Result
I’m so excited to finally have my own Moonwatch! It was definitely worth all the time and effort I put into finding the right one. Now I can finally enjoy looking at that beautiful movement through the open case back. Mission accomplished!
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