Man, oh man, let me tell you about my journey with the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, specifically the Sapphire version. It all started a few years back. I was never really a “watch guy,” but I’ve always appreciated good engineering and nice things. I found myself reading about the history of the Speedmaster, you know, the whole NASA and moon landing connection. Honestly, it sounded pretty cool. I mean, a watch that went to the moon? That’s some serious bragging rights.
So, I started digging deeper. I watched some videos, you know, the usual review stuff, and read a ton of articles. I even lurked around some watch forums. At first, I was a bit overwhelmed. There are so many variations! But the more I researched, the more I kept coming back to the classic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch.
I learned that this watch is pretty much a legend. It was worn during the Gemini 4 mission, the first American spacewalk, and of course, it was on the wrist of the astronauts during the Apollo 11 moon landing. That’s some serious history right there. After that, the watch is even called the “Moonwatch”. I gotta say, the idea of owning a piece of that history was really tempting.
Then I learned the different versions: Sapphire and Hesalite. It was a hard one to choose. But finally I made my mind to get the Sapphire one. And there are many watch enthusiasts talking about this. It was so hard to resist to get one. But I finally pulled the trigger in August 2021. I remember I added a fresh, new Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire to my collection. It’s a manual-wind watch, which means you have to wind it yourself, which I actually enjoy. It’s kind of a nice ritual. And the design is just timeless. It’s got these “twisted lyre lugs” that give it a really distinctive look. I guess some people called it “attractive”, and I agree.
Now, about the price, this thing wasn’t cheap. Omega has been increasing the price over the years, but I figured it was an investment. From what I read, these watches tend to hold their value pretty well, especially the older ones. That’s what I heard.
One thing I did notice is that it’s not as accurate as some other high-end watches. I heard someone compared it to a Rolex Daytona, saying the Daytona is more accurate. But honestly, it’s not a big deal for me. I’m not timing space missions or anything.
- The Journey Begins: Got hooked on the Speedmaster’s history and connection to space exploration.
- Research Phase: Watched tons of videos, read articles, and lurked on watch forums.
- The Decision: Fell in love with the classic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire.
- The Acquisition: Finally bought one in August 2021.
- Living with It: Enjoying the manual winding and the timeless design.
- The Investment: Hoping it holds its value over time.
- Accuracy: Not the most accurate watch, but that’s not a deal-breaker for me.
So, yeah, that’s my story of how I ended up with an Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire. It’s a pretty awesome watch with a ton of history, and I’m happy to have it in my small collection. Maybe I’ll pass it down to my kids someday, who knows? It is a nice story to tell.
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