CopyOMEGA Ω Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch: Open Case Back – What to Know Before You Buy

Time:2025-1-21 Author:ldsf125303

So, today I decided to pull the trigger and get myself an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, but the one with the open case back. Let me walk you through how it all went down.

First off, I hit up the local OMEGA boutique. I’ve been eyeing this watch for a while now, and seeing it in person was a whole different ball game. The craftsmanship is just insane. I mean, you can literally see the movement ticking away through the back. It’s pretty damn cool. I spent a good hour just trying it on, walking around the store, pretending like I already owned it. The sales guy, a real watch nerd, gave me the whole spiel about the Moonwatch’s history and how this particular model has a sapphire crystal on both sides, instead of the Hesalite on the front.

After the boutique, I went back home and started digging around online. I wanted to make sure I was getting the best deal possible. I scoured through forums, checked out some grey market dealers, and even looked at some pre-owned options. Let me tell you, the price range is all over the place. You’ve got your authorized dealers, your grey market guys, and then the used market, each with its own pros and cons.

  • Authorized Dealers: Full warranty, peace of mind, but you’re paying full retail.
  • Grey Market: Decent discounts, but the warranty situation can be a bit iffy. Some offer their own in-house warranties, but it’s not the same as the manufacturer’s.
  • Pre-owned: Best prices, but you gotta be careful. Gotta check the watch’s condition, make sure it comes with box and papers, and ideally, have a trusted watchmaker take a look at it.

I weighed my options for a few days, going back and forth. Eventually, I decided to go with an authorized dealer. Yeah, I paid a bit more, but the peace of mind knowing I have the full OMEGA warranty was worth it to me. Plus, they threw in a free strap, which was a nice little bonus.

So, I went back to the boutique, pulled the trigger, and now I’m the proud owner of a Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch with an open case back. It’s sitting on my wrist as I type this, and I can’t stop staring at it.

What it comes down to

Honestly, it was a bit of a journey, but a fun one. Lots of research, lots of back and forth, but in the end, I got the watch I wanted, and I’m stoked about it.