Alright, so a couple of years back – October 5th, 2020, to be exact – I got wind that OMEGA was dropping a new Speedmaster, the “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary edition. I’ve always been a bit of a space nerd, and the whole Apollo 13 story is just legendary. Plus, I’ve had my eye on a Speedmaster for a while, so this seemed like the perfect storm.
I started doing some digging. This wasn’t just any Speedmaster; it was to celebrate 50 years since OMEGA got the Silver Snoopy Award from NASA. That’s a pretty big deal. They gave it to OMEGA because the Speedmaster played a crucial role in getting the Apollo 13 crew back safely. I read up on the mission – how they used the watch to time a critical 14-second engine burn. Gave me chills, honestly.
So, on the launch date, I made my way to the OMEGA Boutique. I was there right when they opened. I figured I was not the only one with this idea.
Luckily I had planned to get up early that day. When I entered the shop I was the first person there. I was a bit nervous and asked the staff for the watch. They had it ready, I tried it on and bought it on the spot.
I went home happily with my new watch. On the way home I started to read more about the Apollo 13 mission. It is really amazing how important the watch was for the astronauts. Even the numbers on the case back of the watch mean something. They represent the mission time of Apollo 13 and the year of the Silver Snoopy award.
Wearing it now, it feels substantial, solid. It’s not just a watch; it’s a little piece of history on my wrist. Every time I look at it, I’m reminded of that incredible story of ingenuity and resilience. It’s a conversation starter, too. People ask about it, and I get to tell them all about Apollo 13 and the Silver Snoopy.
Getting this watch wasn’t just about adding another piece to my collection. It was about owning something that represents a moment of human achievement.
- Got to the Boutique on opening time.
- Tried on the watch.
- Bought it on the spot.
- Went home happily.
Happy End
This OMEGA Speedmaster is more than just a cool watch; it is a piece of history that makes me happy every time I look at it.
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