So I got this hankering for a new watch, and not just any watch, but the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with the sapphire crystal. You know, the one they call the “sapphire sandwich.” I have wanted one for a while. And it’s got that fancy Caliber 3861 movement in it. Sweet!
First off, I started my hunt by looking at all the photos of these OMEGAs that I could find. Looked them up online, checked out the stuff on the official website, and watched a bunch of videos. Just to see which ones I liked most.
Next up, I hit up a few OMEGA boutiques. It’s always better to see these things in person, right? I tried on a few different Speedmasters, but I was really focused on the sapphire crystal version. The way it looks with that see-through case back is just awesome.
While I was at the stores, I talked to the salespeople a lot. They know their stuff, and I wanted to hear about the Caliber 3861. This movement is pretty neat – it’s got some cool tech that makes it resistant to magnetic fields, and it’s supposed to be super accurate. They also told me about the history of the Moonwatch, which is, you know, a big deal.
After I’d been to a few different stores, I felt like I had a pretty good handle on what I wanted. But I didn’t just buy the first one I saw. I went home and thought about it some more. Compared prices, read some more reviews, that kind of thing. You don’t want to rush into buying something like this.
Finally, I made my decision. I went back to the boutique that had the best vibe and the most knowledgeable staff, and I pulled the trigger. It was a pretty big purchase, but I felt good about it. They sized the bracelet for me right there, and I walked out with my new Moonwatch on my wrist.
- Wearing It: Okay, this one’s obvious, but I’ve been wearing it pretty much every day. It’s comfortable, and it just looks so darn good.
- Winding It: The Caliber 3861 is a manual wind, so you gotta wind it every day. It’s kind of a nice little ritual, and it keeps you connected to the watch.
- Admiring It: I’ll admit, I spend a fair amount of time just looking at this thing. The details on the dial, the way the light hits the sapphire crystal, the movement ticking away through the case back – it’s all just really mesmerizing.
- Timing Stuff: It’s a chronograph, so of course, I’ve been timing stuff. Nothing important, usually just how long it takes to make coffee or walk the dog. But it’s fun to use the pushers and watch the sub-dials do their thing.
- Showing It Off: Yeah, I’ve been showing it off to my friends and family. Most of them don’t really care about watches, but a few of them have been pretty impressed.
Some details on what I have been doing since I got it:
Getting this OMEGA Speedmaster has been a fun ride. From the initial research to actually pulling the trigger and buying it, the whole process was exciting. And now that I have it, I’m loving it even more than I thought I would. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of history, a feat of engineering, and a darn good-looking timepiece all rolled into one.
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