So, I finally got my hands on the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch! It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you. This whole thing started way back, I guess over two years ago now, when they first announced this special edition. It was October 5th, 2020, to be exact – I remember because it was all over the watch forums I frequent. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Speedmaster, and the Snoopy connection just made it even cooler. After all, this watch is a tribute to the award OMEGA got from NASA back in 1970, and Snoopy has been NASA’s safety mascot since the ’60s. It’s not just a watch; it’s a piece of history!
Anyway, I put my name down at the local OMEGA boutique the moment I heard about it. The salesperson there, a friendly guy named Mark, told me there was a huge waiting list, but he’d do his best. I went in a few times after to check on the status, but Mark always gave me the same answer: “It’s coming, be patient!”
Fast forward to yesterday. I got a call from an unknown number, and guess who it was? Mark! He said, “Your Snoopy is here.” I couldn’t believe it! I rushed down to the boutique as fast as I could. Paying for it was a bit painful, yeah, I paid the full retail price, no discounts here, but seeing the watch in person made it all worth it. They even gave me a special presentation box and a little booklet about the watch’s history and the whole NASA connection. It’s all the little details that make it so special.
- First Contact: Called the OMEGA boutique on October 5th, 2020.
- Waiting Game: Many, many anxious months of waiting.
- The Call: Finally received the call from the boutique yesterday.
- Pickup Day: Went to the boutique, paid, and got my watch!
Holding the watch now, it’s truly something else. It’s not just about telling time; it’s about owning a piece of history, a conversation starter. And the Snoopy detail? Absolutely fantastic. The whole experience, from the anticipation to finally getting my hands on it, was quite the adventure.
I wore it out to dinner last night, and my buddy, who’s also a watch guy, noticed it immediately. We spent a good chunk of the evening talking about its history and the significance of the Snoopy design.
So, yeah, that’s my story of how I snagged the OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch. It was a long wait, but totally worth it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go stare at my wrist some more.
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