Alright, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a decent watch for a while now. You know, something that looks good, feels solid, and doesn’t totally break the bank. I’ve always liked the look of the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, but let’s be real, the authentic ones are way out of my league. So, I started looking into getting a copy. Yeah, I know, some people are gonna frown on that, but hey, it’s my money, right?
I did some digging around on forums, talked to a few people who’d bought copies before, and finally settled on getting one with the Cal.3861 movement. It seemed like the best bang for my buck – a decent replica movement that wouldn’t just fall apart on me. Plus, I wanted the sapphire crystal version, the one they call the “Sapphire Sandwich.” Just sounds cooler, doesn’t it?
Found a Seller, Made the Deal
There are a bunch of sellers online. After some searching, I finally found a seller that had decent reviews and seemed trustworthy enough. They had this model, the CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire with the Cal.3861 movement, listed at a price that wasn’t too crazy. I think I saw somewhere that the real deal would set me back over $11,200 or something wild like that. No way I was gonna pay that!
Anyway, I messaged the seller, asked a bunch of questions about the watch. And after some negotiating, I managed to get a price that was pretty good.
- First, I asked for a real picture of this watch, not just those stock photos you see everywhere.
- Then, I asked about the quality of the movement, how well it kept time, all that stuff. They said that they used the most similar model in their factory.
- And the case diameter, they said it was 42mm, just like the original.
- We even talked about the shipping, how long it would take, and all that jazz.
Waiting Game
After I paid, it was the waiting game. Took about a week or so, which felt like forever. I was tracking that package like a hawk, let me tell you. Finally, the day came. The package arrived, and I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning.
First Impressions
And there it was. Honestly, I was pretty impressed. It looked really good. The weight felt substantial, the black dial looked sharp, and that domed sapphire crystal was beautiful. It even had all the little markings and details like the original. Of course, it’s not perfect. A real watch geek would probably spot the differences right away, but for me, it was more than good enough.
So, that’s my little adventure getting a CopyOMEGA Speedmaster. It is a pretty cool watch. I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and it’s been keeping time just fine. Definitely a conversation starter, and I’m happy with my purchase. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford the real thing, but for now, this will do just fine.
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