Okay, so, today I’m gonna talk about something I did recently that was pretty cool – getting my hands on an OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. Yeah, it’s a mouthful, but trust me, this watch is something special. I’ve always been a watch guy, and this one was on my radar for a while.
It all started when I saw an announcement about this watch. OMEGA was releasing it to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Silver Snoopy Award they got from NASA. I found out that this edition will come in a special presentation box. That sounded pretty neat, right? I mean, who doesn’t love Snoopy? And it’s connected to space and stuff, which is automatically awesome.
So, I started doing some digging. I found the official flagship store and saw the pictures. Man, it looked even better in the official pics. A 42mm steel case, a blue ceramic bezel that’s a nice color. The reference number is 310.32.42.50.02.001, in case you’re curious. I checked the production year is 2021, and confirmed that it comes with original box and papers. This is important for me.
I decided I had to have it. I made the purchase online, which was a bit nerve-wracking, but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. When it finally arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning. Ripped open the box, and there it was, in all its glory. And it did come with the original box, a Snoopy booklet, an instruction booklet, and even a Snoopy cloth. I didn’t expect that!
Unboxing and First Impressions
The presentation box was indeed special. It felt premium, like I was holding something valuable, which, well, I was. The watch itself was stunning. The blue and silver colors, the little Snoopy on the dial. This edition takes a very different tack, it’s not actually a limited edition, although it is highly sought-after. The non-limited watch is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. It was a bit bigger than I expected, but it felt good on my wrist. And the back of the watch is where the real magic happens. There’s a little animation of Snoopy going around the moon. It’s insane! I mean, it says “Going For A Spin” on it, and you can see the Snoopy really taking a spin there.
This watch is different from the previous Snoopy editions. Both are limited editions with the first having 5441 pieces issued—the length of time the ill-fated mission lasted, I was told. And this 50th Anniversary version is way cooler. I wore it out the next day, and I swear I got at least five compliments. People were asking where I got it, what the deal with Snoopy was. It’s a real conversation starter.
Living with the Snoopy
I’ve been wearing the watch for a few weeks now, and I’m still loving it. It’s comfortable, it’s accurate, and it just makes me happy every time I look at it. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of history, a piece of art, and a conversation piece all rolled into one.
So, that’s my story about getting the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. It was a bit of a splurge, but totally worth it. If you’re a watch person, or a Snoopy fan, or just someone who appreciates cool things, I highly recommend checking it out. You won’t regret it. Or maybe you will, because they’re pretty hard to find now!
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