So, I finally did it. I got my hands on a CopyOMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the one with the open case back. This has been on my radar for ages! I’ve always loved the look of the Speedmaster, and the idea of being able to see the movement ticking away just made it even more appealing.
First things first, I started by doing a ton of research. Turns out, there are a bunch of different Speedmaster models out there, so I needed to make sure I was getting the right one. I read through forums, watched some videos, you know, the usual. There’s even this whole QA guide thing that helped clear up a few questions.
Once I knew what I was after, the hunt began. Finding the perfect one was a bit of a mission. I checked out a bunch of places online. There’s a lot of talk about fakes, so I was super careful. I learned that things like the stitching on the straps and the text on the case back can be giveaways for fakes. For example, one thing I found out was that the letters on a genuine case back are wider, and you can see some plastic shine within them. Also, the case back is not removable on the real deal, only the battery cover is.
I finally found one that looked promising. The seller had good reviews, and the photos looked legit. I compared them to pictures of real ones to be sure. The case back said it was water-resistant up to 100m, which was a bit of a red flag according to my research, but everything else seemed okay. The box and papers looked good too, but I wasn’t 100% sure if they were actually for this specific watch.
After some back and forth with the seller, I decided to take the plunge. When it arrived, I was like a kid on Christmas morning! I carefully unboxed it, and man, it looked even better in person.
I spent a good hour just examining every detail. The weight felt right, the materials seemed legit, and the color was spot on. The real test was looking at the movement through the open case back. It was mesmerizing!
Here are the things I looked for to confirm the watch is not a fake one:
- Stitching on the Velcro Straps: I examined the stitching on the straps closely. Fakes often have sloppy or inconsistent stitching, while the real deal has tight, uniform stitches.
- Case Back: As mentioned earlier, I checked the letters on the case back. On genuine models, the letters are wide, and you can see the plastic shine within the letters. Also, on the real one, the case back is not removable.
- Overall Weight and Feel: I compared the weight and feel of the watch to what I had read online. Fakes are often lighter or feel cheaper due to the use of inferior materials.
- Movement: One of the biggest reasons I got the open case back version was to see the movement. I compared it to pictures and videos of genuine Speedmaster movements to make sure everything looked right.
So far, I’m really happy with my purchase. It’s been a fun journey, and I’m excited to finally have this beauty on my wrist. I’ll keep you all updated on how it holds up over time, and if there are any interesting things I discover. This is definitely a watch I’ll be wearing for a long time!
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