Alright, so the other day I was browsing online, you know, just killing time, and I stumbled upon this watch – the OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon”. Man, it caught my eye right away. I’ve always been a bit of a space nerd, and this thing just screams “space exploration.” So, I started digging in, reading up on it. Turns out, it’s a tribute to the Apollo 8 mission, the first time humans orbited the moon. Pretty cool, right?
I found out the Omega official website and decided to visit one of their stores. When I got there, I saw lots of nice watches in the showcase, and of course, the Speedmaster Apollo 8 was there. It looked even better in person. The black ceramic case, the skeletonized dial – it’s just a good-looking watch.
So, I asked the staff to take it out for me to try it on. The salesperson was really nice and explained to me that this model was made to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission. They also told me that it’s not one of those “Master Chronometer” certified, but it’s still a really good watch.
I spent a good chunk of time just admiring it, trying it on, and imagining myself wearing it on a daily basis. Here’s the thing, it’s not cheap. I mean, we’re talking around 15,900 EUR. That’s a serious chunk of change. I had to really think about whether I wanted to drop that kind of money on a watch.
But then I thought, hey, it’s not just a watch. It’s a piece of history. It’s a reminder of that incredible moment when humans first saw the dark side of the moon. And honestly, it just looks so darn cool.
- First Impression: Saw it online, loved the space connection and the design.
- Research: Found out it’s a tribute to Apollo 8, 50th anniversary.
- Store Visit: Looked even better in person, tried it on, got some info from the staff.
- Price Tag: 15,900 EUR, had to think long and hard about that.
- Final Decision: Decided it was worth it, a piece of history and a cool watch.
In the end, I took the plunge. I bought the watch. And you know what? No regrets. It’s a conversation starter for sure. People ask me about it all the time. And I get to tell them the story of Apollo 8 and how this watch is a tribute to that amazing mission. Plus, it just feels good on my wrist. It’s a solid, well-made watch, and I know I’ll be wearing it for years to come.
So, that’s my story of how I ended up with the OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon”. It wasn’t a planned purchase, but sometimes those are the best kind, right? It’s a reminder to always keep an eye out for things that spark your interest, even if it’s just a watch.
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