Okay, so, let’s talk about this Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch I’ve been working on. You know, the one with the transparent case back. It’s a beauty, but getting it just right took some doing.
I started by getting my hands on the watch. This wasn’t just any old Speedmaster; it was the original order, straight from the source. Felt pretty good to have that in my possession, I gotta say.
Once I had it, the real fun began. I carefully, and I mean carefully, took it apart. Now, I’ve done this a few times before with other watches, but this one felt different. Maybe it was the history behind the Moonwatch, or just the sheer quality of the piece, but I was extra cautious.
With the case back off, I could see that beautiful movement inside. It’s the caliber 3861, which is a big deal if you’re into watches. It’s got this Co-Axial thing that Omega does, which is supposed to make it run better and last longer. I spent a good chunk of time just admiring that, not gonna lie.
- First, I inspected every little gear, spring, and lever. Just making sure everything was in tip-top shape.
- Then, I cleaned the movement. This part is tedious, but so important. Any little bit of dust or grime can mess things up.
- Next, I lubricated all the moving parts. You gotta use the right kind of oil for this, and it has to be applied just so. Too much, and it’ll gunk up; too little, and things won’t run smoothly.
Putting it all back together was the real test. One wrong move and you could be in a world of hurt. But I took my time, double-checked everything, and finally got that transparent case back on.
And there it was. The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, all tuned up and looking its best. I wore it around for a few days, just to make sure everything was running right. It kept perfect time, and that transparent back let me peek at the movement whenever I wanted. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
This whole thing was a blast.
It’s not every day you get to work on a watch like this. And knowing I did it myself, well, that just makes it even sweeter. If you’re into watches, and you get a chance to tinker with a Moonwatch, do it. You won’t regret it.
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