Alright, so yesterday, I finally did it. I got myself that OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. Man, that’s a mouthful, right? Let me tell you, it wasn’t a walk in the park, but it was one heck of a ride.
First off, I started looking into this watch a while back. I mean, it’s not just any watch. It’s got that whole history with the Apollo missions and, you know, Snoopy! I did some digging online, read a bunch of stuff about it. It’s a 42mm beauty with a silver dial and a blue textile strap. And the back? Oh boy, the back is where the magic happens. You’ve got Snoopy in his little spaceship, and it actually moves when you use the chronograph. How cool is that?
The Hunt Begins
So, I started calling up all the OMEGA boutiques I could think of. Most of them just straight up told me they were out of stock or had a waiting list longer than my arm. But I wasn’t giving up that easily. I kept at it, calling, emailing, even showing up in person when I could. It felt like I was on some kind of secret mission, you know?
The Lucky Break
Then, finally, I got a call back from one of the boutiques. They said they had one coming in, and if I could get there ASAP, it was mine. You better believe I dropped everything and rushed over there. I felt like I’d won the lottery or something.
The Unboxing
Getting that watch in my hands was something else. It comes in this special presentation box, and the watch itself is just… wow. The silver dial is almost white, and it has these blue accents that really pop. And like I said, the caseback is amazing. Seeing Snoopy floating around in his spaceship, it’s like a little piece of art.
This watch, the 310.32.42.50.02.001 model, it isn’t just a watch, It’s also known as the “Silver Snoopy”. It’s like a story on your wrist. It reminds you of that time when those astronauts almost didn’t make it back from space. It’s about resilience, you know? And yeah, it’s a bit pricey, I won’t lie. But to me, it’s worth every penny.
I’ve been wearing it all day, and I can’t stop looking at it. It’s driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. It is a really good watch. I guess you could say I’m over the moon with it! It’s a great addition to my collection, especially next to my Apollo 8. It’s like they were meant to be together.
- Silver Snoopy award
- Omega Snoopy Watch
- Snoopy Omega Speedmaster
Anyway, that’s my story of how I got my hands on the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. It was a bit of an adventure, but definitely one for the books.
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