Okay, so, I’ve always been a bit of a watch guy, and I’ve got a soft spot for space stuff. So, when I heard about this special 50th Anniversary “Silver Snoopy Award” edition of the OMEGA Speedmaster, I knew I had to have it. It’s not just a watch, it’s a piece of history, a nod to NASA and the whole Apollo 13 mission. This OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition isn’t just a timepiece; it’s a story on your wrist. It’s a reminder of a cool moment in history and a testament to human cleverness and not giving up, you know?
First off, I did my homework. I read up on the watch, the history of the Silver Snoopy award, and all that jazz. The latest Speedmaster Silver Snoopy is not actually a limited edition, although it is highly sought-after, and when you see the back, you might begin to realize why. Where the previous editions made use of the Silver Snoopy motif in scale, this 50th anniversary edition takes a very different tack. I mean, the first two Snoopy watches were limited editions, which made them super collectible. The 50th Anniversary version is different Both are limited editions with the first having 5441 pieces issued—the length of time the ill-fated mission lasted. The second release, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Silver Snoopy award has just 1970 pieces (the year of the award). The new 50th Anniversary Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award is now the third watch from Omega to use this movement. Along the counter of the OMEGA Apollo 13, there’s text that reads.
Then came the hard part – actually finding one. These things were popular, and I knew it wouldn’t be as simple as walking into a store and picking one up. So, I hit up all the usual spots online. I scoured watch forums, checked out online retailers, and even set up alerts on some auction sites. I even made a list of specialty stores that might carry it. It was a real hunt, let me tell you.
My Action Plan
- Hit the Forums: I spent hours on watch forums, reading through threads, and asking around. It was tough to get any real leads, but I did learn a lot about the watch and the different places it might pop up.
- Online Retailers: I checked out every online retailer I could think of. Most of them were sold out, but I did find a few that had waiting lists. I signed up for every single one, hoping for the best.
- Auction Sites: I even set up alerts on some auction sites, just in case one came up for sale. I was prepared to pay a premium, but I really wanted this watch.
- Specialty Stores: I did some digging and found a list of specialty stores that might carry the watch. I called each one, but no luck.
After weeks of searching and countless dead ends, I finally got a break. A small jewelry store a few towns over had one in stock. I couldn’t believe it. I called them up, confirmed it was the real deal, and drove over there as fast as I could.
And there it was, in the display case, looking even better in person. The blue and white color scheme, the little Snoopy on the subdial, and that amazing case back with the Earth and the moon – it was perfect. I tried it on, and it fit like a glove. I knew I wasn’t leaving without it.
So, I bought it. It was a bit of a splurge, but I didn’t care. This was a watch I had been dreaming about, and now it was finally mine. I’ve been wearing it every day since, and it always brings a smile to my face. It’s more than just a watch, it’s a reminder of a special moment in history, and a pretty cool adventure I had getting it.
It’s a great feeling, let me tell you. Every time I look at it, I think about the Apollo 13 mission, the ingenuity of the astronauts and engineers, and the little beagle that became a symbol of safety and success. And I also think about the hunt for the watch itself, the hours I spent searching, and the excitement I felt when I finally found it. It was all worth it.
Wearing this watch feels like carrying a little piece of space history on my wrist. And yeah, it’s a pretty awesome conversation starter, too. People always ask about it, and I love telling the story of the Silver Snoopy award and how I managed to snag this special edition watch. It’s a good story, right?
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