Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. You know, the one with the sapphire crystal. I finally pulled the trigger and got it from the official flagship store. Let me tell you about the whole process.
First off, I did a bit of digging online. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was getting into. Saw a bunch of folks talking about buying them from all over the place. And read some stuff about how these Speedmaster watches tend to hold their value pretty well, especially the older ones and the special edition ones. That’s always good to know, right?
Then, I focused on the specific model I wanted – the 3573.50. Apparently, OMEGA stopped making the older model, the 3572.50, back in 2003. The 3573.50 is the one that replaced it, and the big difference is the crystal. It switched from a domed acrylic crystal to this box-shaped sapphire crystal. People call it the “Sapphire Sandwich” because of that. So that’s the one I set my sights on.
- Research phase: This is where I spent hours looking at pictures, reading reviews, and basically becoming a mini-expert on the Speedmaster.
- Decision time: I decided that the 3573.50 was the one for me. The sapphire crystal just seemed like a better choice.
- Shopping around: I looked at a few different places, but honestly, I felt more comfortable going straight to the source.
I decided to go to the OMEGA official flagship store. Figured that was the safest bet to get the real deal, and the whole experience. Walked in, and man, the place was nice. They had all these watches on display, it was pretty overwhelming. But I knew what I wanted. Talked to one of the guys there, told him I was looking for the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, specifically the 3573.50.
The Purchase
He showed me the watch, and it was even better in person. We chatted a bit about it, he answered all my questions, and I was sold. We did the whole paperwork thing, paid for it, and walked out of there with the watch on my wrist. It felt pretty darn good.
So yeah, that’s how I ended up with my OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire from the official flagship store. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. I’ve been wearing it every day since, and I gotta say, I’m loving it.
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