Alright, so I’ve been eyeing this OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch for a while now. You know, the one with the Sapphire crystal and that Cal.3861 movement. Finally pulled the trigger and bought it, and let me tell you, it was a whole thing.
First off, I spent days, maybe even weeks, just browsing and reading everything I could find about this watch. Forums, blogs, you name it. I was checking out all the different versions, comparing prices, the whole nine yards. There’s this whole debate about Hesalite versus Sapphire, and I went back and forth on that for a while. Some folks say Hesalite’s got that vintage feel, but I’m all about that scratch resistance, so Sapphire it was.
- Went down a total rabbit hole looking at pictures, trying to see if it would fit my wrist. I was worried it might be too big, ’cause my other watch, a GMT, is a bit smaller. Found a few posts comparing the lug-to-lug, which was helpful.
- Kept going back and forth on the price, too. I mean, it’s a big chunk of change! There was a 2021 model that was way over my initial budget, so that was a bit of a downer. But then I saw someone mention they got theirs again and swore they’d never sell it, and that kinda sealed the deal for me.
Finally found a Specialty Store that had it in stock. Called them up, asked a bunch of questions, and after what felt like an eternity, I placed the order. They said it was their only one, so I felt pretty lucky.
Then came the waiting. Oh, the agonizing waiting! I tracked that package like a hawk. Every update, every scan, I was on it. Felt like it took forever, but it finally arrived.
Unboxing it was something else. That big, fancy box, all the little booklets and cards. And the watch itself? Man, it’s even better in person. The way the light hits that Sapphire crystal, the details on the dial, the feel of the bracelet… it’s just perfect. I’ve heard the taper on the bracelet is way better than the older models, and I gotta agree. It’s super comfortable.
Getting it on my wrist
Getting the bracelet sized was a bit of a pain, but I managed to get it done. And once I put it on, I knew I made the right choice. It just feels so good on the wrist. I’ve been wearing it for a few days now, and I can’t stop looking at it.
So yeah, that’s my story of getting the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire with the Cal.3861. It was a journey, but totally worth it. If you’re thinking about getting one, just do it. You won’t regret it.
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