Alright, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a decent watch for a while now. Not just any watch, but a real nice one, you know? So I finally decided to check out this whole OMEGA Speedmaster thing. I heard a lot about it, figured it was time.
First thing I did was hit up the internet. I mean, where else do you go these days? Typed in “OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing” and boom, tons of stuff came up. You got your official-looking sites, and then places like eBay and some other place called, uh, Chrono24? Never heard of it, but hey, they had Speedmasters, so I looked.
Prices, man, they were all over the place! Some were like, $3,000, others were way up there, over $7,000! I was like, what’s the deal? Then I started to notice things. Like the size, some are 40mm, and some are bigger, 42mm. There are also special edition watches. Then there’s this “Calibre 9920” thing, which is apparently the guts of the watch. Sounds fancy, but I’m no watch expert.
I saw some folks talking about buying used ones. They said you can get a good deal, but you gotta be careful. Make sure it’s the real deal, not some knock-off. And it’s said that some of them can increase in value over time. It seems like a big deal in the world of watch collectors. For example, I saw a model called “Speedmaster reference 311.30. 42.30. 01.005 Hesalite” that went up 10% in value in the last 18 months. Also, there’s word that Omega will increase their prices again at the start of 2024.
After digging around for a while, I found a decent-looking one on eBay. It was used, but in good shape, they said. The seller had good reviews, so I took a chance. Paid a little over $3,000, which felt like a lot, but way less than some of those other ones I saw.
- Went online, searched for “OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing”.
- Checked out various websites, including eBay and Chrono24.
- Noticed a wide range of prices, from $3,000 to over $7,000.
- Learned about different sizes (40mm, 42mm) and the “Calibre 9920” movement.
- Read about buying used and the importance of authenticity.
- Also learned that these watches can sometimes increase in value.
- Decided to buy a used one on eBay for a little over $3,000.
A few days later, it arrived. Man, it looked even better in person! Felt solid, you know? Like it was built to last. Been wearing it for a couple of weeks now, and I gotta say, I’m pretty happy with it. It’s definitely an upgrade from my old watch.
So, that’s my story about getting an OMEGA Speedmaster. It was a bit of a journey, but I think it was worth it. If you’re thinking about getting one, just do your homework, check out different places, and don’t be afraid to buy used if you find a good deal. Just make sure it’s real!
Click to consult