Okay, so, I’ve been eyeing this CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Sapphire, the one they call the “Moonwatch,” for a while now. It’s got that whole astronaut vibe, you know? And the official flagship store? That’s where I wanted to see it, touch it, the whole shebang.
Getting My Hands on the CopyOMEGA
First, I scoured the internet, just to get a feel for what I was getting into. Turns out, this watch has a lot of copycats. I mean, there are tons of these Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch things, which are like, the budget version, I guess. They even sell some of those online now, which is wild.
But I was after the real deal, or as close as I could get without, you know, selling a kidney. From what I gathered online, this CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster, also known as the Speedmaster 3573.50, is supposed to be pretty darn close to the authentic Omega.
Some folks are into these fake MoonSwatches you can find on places like Aliexpress. I even checked some reviews, and people say the quality varies. Some are decent, some are, well, you get what you pay for, I suppose.
Making the Decision
I wrestled with the idea of getting a fake, I’ll be honest. The price difference is tempting. But then I thought, “Nah, if I’m gonna do this, I want something that feels substantial, something that at least tries to be like the original.” The fake MoonSwatch looks a little rough.
So, I decided to go for the CopyOMEGA. The reviews for the top online stores that sell them were mixed, so that was a bit of a gamble. I ended up choosing a store based on some recommendations I saw in a forum, crossed my fingers, and placed my order. The whole “buy online or in-store” debate was tough, but I figured, why not give the online thing a shot? Most specialty stores don’t carry them, and if they do it’s ususally a lot more expensive.
The Waiting Game
Then came the waiting. Oh, the waiting. Every day I was checking the tracking, hoping it would magically teleport to my doorstep. But it seemed I had chosen the slowest shipping possible.
Finally, It Arrived!
Finally, the package arrived. I ripped it open like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was. The CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. It looked good, I gotta say. It felt solid, heavy. The details were pretty impressive. It did not feel cheap like a $35 fake MoonSwatch.
- It’s got that classic black dial.
- The hands move smoothly.
- It even has that little sapphire crystal, just like the real one.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I’m happy with it. It’s a conversation starter, for sure. Is it the same as a real Omega? Probably not. But it’s a pretty darn good copy, and for the price, I can’t complain. Plus, now I can pretend I’ve been to the moon. Just don’t tell anyone, okay?
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