So, I finally took the plunge and treated myself to a nice watch. It’s been a long time coming, and I’ve been eyeing these things for a while. You know, life’s been pretty good lately – got a new job, moved to a new city, the whole nine yards. Figured it was time to celebrate with something special. And what’s more special than a fancy watch, right?
First off, I hit up a bunch of stores, tried on a ton of watches. Bell & Ross, Junghans, you name it. I even spent a good chunk of time looking at those Tudor models. But honestly, my heart was set on an Omega Speedmaster. It’s just one of those watches, you know? Classic, iconic. And with that whole moon landing history? Come on, how cool is that?
I did a lot of research, probably too much, ha! There are so many articles and guides out there on these Speedmasters. Turns out, this model was first introduced way back in 1957. I was reading all about the history and found a bunch of buying guides for the vintage versions. Those are cool, but I wanted something new and shiny. There are guides that tell you the differences between older versions and the current ones. Pretty helpful stuff when you’re dropping some serious cash on a watch.
I went back and forth on a few things. Automatic or manual? Now, I learned that the purists go for the manual ones, and I get it. There’s something about winding it yourself that feels more… connected, I guess. Anyway, the one I ended up getting is a Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, but get this – it’s got a transparent case back! Yeah, so you can see all those tiny gears and stuff working. It’s mesmerizing, seriously.
Here’s how it all went down:
- Scoured the internet for every bit of info on Speedmasters.
- Visited a few different Omega boutiques.
- Tried on what felt like a million watches.
- Debated between the automatic and manual versions.
- Fell in love with the transparent case back.
- Swiped the card and walked out with my new baby!
So, yeah, that’s my story. It’s just a watch, I know. But it’s also a reminder of how far I’ve come. Plus, it looks pretty damn good on my wrist!