Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this OMEGA Speedmaster, the 310.92.44.50.01.001, also known as the Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” – Rocket. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the ride.
First off, I got my hands on this watch. It felt like a big deal, unwrapping it and all. You know that feeling when you get something new and shiny? Yeah, that’s what I felt.
- Getting the Watch: I started by ordering the watch. Waited a bit, and boom, it arrived.
- Unboxing: Then came the unboxing. Took my time with it, you know, savoring the moment.
Then, I started really looking at it. I mean, this thing is supposed to be all about the moon, right? They call it the “Dark Side of the Moon,” so I was expecting something special. And I found it. I learned that those astronauts, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and William Anders, they saw the moon’s surface up close. They said the back side of the moon looked like a “sand pile my kids have played in for some time. It’s all beat up, no definition, just a lot of bumps and holes.” And guess what? This watch, it’s got that vibe.
I dug deeper into the watch’s details. It’s got this movement, the 3869. It’s like the 3861, but with some cool laser stuff done to it. They made the front look like the side of the moon we see, and the back like the side we don’t. How cool is that? It’s like holding a piece of the moon in your hand. Pretty wild, huh?
- Inspecting the Watch: I looked over every inch of this thing. Dial, case, strap, the whole deal.
- Learning about the Movement: I read up on the 3869 movement. Found out it’s based on the 3861, but with this laser treatment to make it look like the moon’s surface.
Now, I already had an older version of the Dark Side of the Moon watch. So, I started comparing them. I thought to myself if you already have one, you might not need this new one. But, if you’re like me and this is your first time diving into the Dark Side of the Moon watches, it’s a whole different story.
- Comparing with the Older Model: I put the new one next to my old one and noted the differences.
- Deciding on the Upgrade: I pondered whether it was worth getting this one if you already had an older model.
I wore the watch around, you know, just living life. Took it to work, wore it out with friends, even just around the house. Wanted to see how it felt, how it looked in different situations. And man, it’s a good feeling wearing something this cool on your wrist.
So, after all that, I sat down and thought about everything. This watch, it’s not just a watch. It’s like a little piece of history. It’s about space, about the moon, about those guys who went up there and saw things we can only dream of. And having something that represents all that, it’s pretty special.
- Wearing the Watch: I wore it for a few days, just to get a feel for it.
- Reflecting on the Experience: I thought about what the watch meant, its connection to the Apollo 8 mission, and all that.
Final Thoughts
In the end, getting this OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon” watch was more than just buying a new timepiece. It was about connecting with a piece of history, feeling like I had a little bit of that lunar adventure on my wrist. If you’re into watches, or space, or just cool things in general, this one’s definitely worth checking out. It’s not every day you get to wear a piece of the moon, right?
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