Omega

"The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award pays homage to the unforgettable mission 45 years ago" - that is the official tag-line to this commemorative watch the Biel-based manufacture presented during this year's BaselWorld watch fair. It is, a...  

The colors' choice, the discretion (but the fact it is not boring either) and... I have a very soft spot for Snoopy as it reminds me of my childhood. The "Snoopy" thing is certainly the main reason why I'm very attracted by this watch. There is this kind ... 

All the Speedmaster releases, years by years... Well, that one is not my fav, but I am not a Speedmaster fan. I am still sticking to my old loves, such as the CK 2915 or 2998, or, in the moderns, the Alaska Project, or the Meteorite. Other than these few,... 

Ok, I like the idea, definitely. Quite thematic. In particular, I think the 14 second marking idea is genius. It is in the design execution that I'm not so convinced. The 14 second marking could've been more discreet. Maybe a different color index but sti... 

In the words of the 'Great Man' himself: "Rats!" ;) Of course, the quoted sage was Snoopy. The current Mrs MTF has a documented dislike for Omega and yet, she asked if we could get one of these Snoopy watches. I was dispatched to make enquiries. Three of ... 

Thanks for the wonderful summary of the watch and the provided pictorial material - really very nice. I guess I am perhaps slightly untypical in that the standard Moon Watch leaves me relatively cold, in spite of its undoubted heritage and reasonable pric... 

A great looking watch! :) Thank you for a very well written and detailed report! Best Blomman

Getting one myself after seeing it in Basel. So only 2/3 months left waiting?!? :-) Waiting sucks, but good things are coming in sept/oct that's for sure. Note: The 14 seconds & Snoopy & text balloon are not as visible/in your face as you might th... 

The watch industry can come across as being very serious, and even a little humourless at times, but this is testament to the fact that it clearly does have a sense of humour and whimsy. This watch is completely wonderful.

Wonderful and meticulous report. I'm on a quest for one, let's see if the local Boutique delivers. Cheers, Nilo

This is one of the nice limited Speedmasters, great to learn a bit more on the background of this watch. Filip

Magnus et al, I remember looking up at the moon to see if we could spot the spaceship! Good memories. Everyone who remembers the events during that mission no doubt appreciates a tribute to the crew, their skills and equipment. But to put a cartoon charac... 

Loved it. One never knows how valuable a timepiece can be in time of crisis which can change the entire history of the piece. The sterling Snoopy on the case back. Is there any type of coating to protect it? I would imagine that it being sterling silver, ... 

I thought it was on and not under. Thanks for the clarification. Aloha, Bob