Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster 310.92.44.50.01.001, you know, the Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” one, for a while now. It’s a pretty penny, so I figured I’d try my luck with a copy first to see if I really like it on my wrist before committing to the real deal.
First things first, I started poking around online for a decent replica. I wanted something that looked as close to the original as possible. After a few days of browsing different stores, I finally stumbled upon a store that seemed to have pretty good reviews and detailed photos of their watches. I decided to take the plunge and order one. The ordering process was simple enough.
I placed the order, and it took a bit longer than expected to arrive, about three weeks. But hey, that’s the price you pay for going the copy route, I guess. When the package finally arrived, I tore into it like a kid on Christmas morning.
My first impression, not gonna lie, was pretty good. It came in a box that looked fairly similar to the authentic Omega one. Inside, the watch was nestled in a foam cutout, and it had that new watch smell. I picked it up, and it felt substantial, not cheap and flimsy like some other replicas I’ve seen.
I spent some time examining the watch closely. The black ceramic case was nicely finished, and the skeletonized dial looked incredibly detailed. The movement, obviously not the same as the original, still had some nice decorative touches that mimicked the real thing. The chronograph pushers had a nice click to them, and the hands moved smoothly.
- Case: The ceramic case felt solid and had a nice matte finish. No rough edges or imperfections that I could spot.
- Dial: This is where the watch really shines. The details on the “lunar surface” were surprisingly intricate.
- Movement: Of course, it’s not a genuine Omega movement, but it looked decent through the case back. Kept time surprisingly well, too.
- Strap: The leather strap with the yellow stitching was comfortable and seemed well-made.
Here’s a breakdown of what I checked:
I’ve been wearing the watch for a few days now, and I’m honestly impressed. It’s comfortable on the wrist, it looks great, and it’s been keeping good time. Of course, it’s not the real deal, but for the price, it’s a surprisingly good copy. Now I’m thinking of the real one.
So that’s my little adventure with the copy OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8. It was a fun experiment, and it definitely helped me get a feel for the watch before considering the original.