Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while now. It’s a copy of the OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8 “Dark Side of the Moon”. You know, the one that’s supposed to celebrate the Apollo 8 mission? Yeah, that one. Fifty years since they went to the moon, and all that jazz. I’m not usually one for fancy watches, but this one got me thinking. I mean, it’s got that cool sub-dial at 9 o’clock. And it’s not just a regular watch, it’s a piece of history, kind of. Or at least, a copy of a piece of history.
I started by looking around online. You know how it is, you start with a simple search, and next thing you know, you’re down a rabbit hole. I went on a search and found some info about the original watch. Turns out, one of the astronauts, Aldrin, lost his original watch after coming back from the moon. It went missing when he was going to give it to some museum. Probably stolen, the poor guy. Made me appreciate the whole moon mission thing a bit more, you know?
Anyway, back to my copy. I didn’t want to spend a fortune, obviously, since it’s not the real deal. That’s for those rich folks who collect Swiss luxury watches. So, I decided to check out eBay. I figured, why not? It’s always full of random stuff. You can find anything on there, from clothes to car parts to electronics, and even toys. And guess what? I found it! Plenty of listings for the Apollo Speedmaster. I searched for different types like Fashion, Motors, Electronics and so on. Bingo!
I spent a few days just comparing prices and looking at pictures. Some sellers had better deals than others. Some even offered free shipping, which is always a plus. I read through the descriptions, checked the seller ratings, the usual stuff. I finally found one that looked good. The price was right, the pictures were clear, and the seller had good feedback. So, I clicked that “Buy It Now” button.
It arrived in the mail a few days later. I was pretty excited, I gotta say. I opened the box, and there it was. It looked really good, actually. The details were nice, the weight felt right, and it even came with a nice box. I put it on, and it felt good on my wrist. It’s a bit of a statement piece, I guess. But I like it. It’s not the original, obviously, but it’s a nice reminder of that Apollo 8 mission. And it’s a conversation starter, too.
The Takeaway
- Started with a simple online search for the watch.
- Learned a bit about the original watch and its history.
- Decided to look for a copy on eBay to save some money.
- Compared prices and sellers to find the best deal.
- Bought the watch and received it a few days later.
- Enjoyed the watch and its connection to the Apollo 8 mission.
So, yeah, that’s my story about getting a copy of the OMEGA Speedmaster Apollo 8. It wasn’t a big adventure or anything, but it was a fun little experience. And now I have a cool watch to show for it. It’s not about being flashy, it’s about having a little piece of something interesting. And honestly, it just looks cool. Maybe it’s not the real moon watch, but hey, it’s my moon watch now.
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