Okay, here’s my story about the CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary.
So, I’ve been eyeing this CopyOMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch for a while now. You know, the one that came out a couple of years back, around October 5th, 2020? Yeah, that’s the one. I heard it’s not technically a “limited edition,” but it’s super hard to get your hands on.
First, I started by doing some digging online. I wanted to know what makes this watch so special. It turns out, it’s all about the Apollo 13 mission and how NASA gave OMEGA the Silver Snoopy Award back in 1970. Apparently, Snoopy has been like NASA’s safety mascot since the ’60s, which is pretty cool, I guess. Did you know this watch commemorates that award?
Then I started the actual hunt. I checked out a bunch of websites to find the Original order of this watch, trying to figure out where I could get my hands on one. They all say, “Get yours at the Official Store!” but it wasn’t that simple at all, you know.
I learned that there were other Silver Snoopy Speedmasters before this one. The first one had 5441 pieces, which is apparently the length of the Apollo 13 mission in hours and minutes, or so they say. The second one had 1970 pieces. You know, because of the year when the award happened. But this 50th-anniversary version is different. It’s got this whole animation thing on the back, which is the major reason I wanted it.
After hitting up all the usual spots and coming up empty, I started thinking about those replica sites. I know, I know, it’s not the real deal, but I figured it was worth a shot. That’s when I came across this one, the CopyOMEGA, which looked surprisingly good in the pictures. I mean, you can only hope the real one is even better than the pictures.
- I compared the details, like the Snoopy design and the case back.
- I read a ton of reviews from other buyers. Some were happy, some were not. It’s always a gamble.
- I finally pulled the trigger and placed my order. It felt a bit risky, but what the heck, right?
It took a few weeks, but the watch finally arrived. I ripped open the package like a kid on Christmas morning. And you know what? It wasn’t half bad! It’s got a decent weight to it, and the Snoopy animation on the back is pretty smooth. I mean, it’s not a genuine OMEGA, but it’s a fun piece to wear, especially when I’m feeling a bit spacey, haha.
My takeaway?
If you’re patient and have the cash, try to get the real deal. But if you’re like me and just want a cool-looking watch with a bit of a story, a good replica might do the trick. Just do your research, manage your expectations, and don’t expect it to fool a real watch expert, okay?
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