Hey guys, what’s up? Today, I wanna share my little adventure with the OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing. You know, the one everyone’s been talking about. I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while now, and I finally got my hands on it. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey.
First off, I started digging around online. I mean, where else do you start these days, right? I wanted to know everything about this watch before I even thought about buying it. So I went through a bunch of forums and read what people had to say. Turns out, there are a lot of fakes out there. I found out some people talking about how to spot a fake Speedmaster. They mentioned things like incorrect subdial spacing or placement, and inauthentic tachymeter scale or bezel markings. That was the kind of stuff you really have to look out for, cause it’s easy to get ripped off.
Then, I stumbled upon some comparisons between the Speedmaster Reduced and the Professional. The main difference? Size. The Reduced is 39mm, and the Professional is 42mm. I gotta say, I prefer the bigger one. It just feels more, you know, substantial on the wrist.
Now, I knew I had to find a legit place to buy it. So I went down to the mall. There is an OMEGA boutique at the mall nearby. I figured, if there’s anywhere to get the real deal, it’s there. I walked in, and there it was, in all its glory. The 44.25 mm Speedmaster Super Racing was staring right at me. It’s a bit bigger than the Professional, but I liked it. The sales guy told me it’s the first watch with something called the Spirate™ System, which is supposed to make it super accurate. Like, +2 seconds per day accurate. That’s pretty insane if you ask me.
I spent a good hour just admiring it. The black sandwich dial with the honeycomb pattern is just mesmerizing. It’s got this 3D effect that’s not too in-your-face, you know? Classy, but not over the top. I also noticed the reference number inside the case-back and the serial number in the movement, like those folks online mentioned.
Finally, I decided to pull the trigger. I mean, you only live once, right? It wasn’t cheap, I won’t lie. The price tag said €12, which is a hefty chunk of change. But hey, it’s not every day you get to own a piece of watchmaking history.
- Spent hours researching online.
- Visited the OMEGA boutique.
- Admired the watch in person.
- Checked the details like the reference number.
- Finally bought the watch for €12.
So, that’s my story. It was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. I’m now the proud owner of an OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing, and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re thinking about getting one, just make sure you do your homework and buy from a legit source. Trust me, it’s worth the effort.
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