Alright, so, I’ve been messing around with watches lately, you know, just for fun. And I got this idea to try and copy the OMEGA Speedmaster, the 38mm one. Yeah, that’s the one with the diamonds and stuff. I saw it had these gold and steel models with bezels paved with 52 diamonds, looked pretty slick, so I thought, why not?
First off, I started looking everywhere for information. I mean, I’m no watch expert, not even close, but I wanted to know what I was getting into. I read somewhere that you could buy a brand new one from the store, but that price tag? Oof, not for me. I heard it was like $772.92 a month for a year, and that’s without the interest. Yeah, no thanks.
So, I started digging deeper, you know, like a detective, trying to find the best deals. I saw some posts online saying that the Speedmaster 38 mm was all about “simplicity, size, and color.” Sounded cool, but I wanted the real deal, or as close as I could get to it.
I even started to see what parts I could find online. I stumbled upon some sites talking about the “Speedmaster Reduced” or “Speedmaster Automatic,” and how they wind themselves. Man, technology these days, huh? But then I realized, size really does matter. I mean, I’ve got big hands, so I needed something that wouldn’t look tiny on my wrist.
I kept searching, reading about the different models, and I found out about this one with a 42mm stainless steel case and a steel bracelet. It even had a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Sounds fancy, right? But the price of even the parts was still way too high.
Then, I thought, maybe I should just focus on the look. I started gathering pictures, you know, from all over the internet. I was like a magpie, collecting shiny images of the Speedmaster. I even found a place talking about the “Speedmaster Professional” having the “greatest history” in watches. Who knew?
After days of this, I finally decided to start drawing up some plans. Yeah, me, drawing. It was rough, let me tell you. But I got the basic shape down, the three sub-dials, the little details. It was like putting together a puzzle, a really complicated one.
After drawing, I tried to make a model, just a rough one, out of cardboard and some foil, to mimic the diamond look. I figured it would be best to start with something cheaper. It looked kinda like the real thing, from a distance, maybe, if you squinted. I know it sounds crazy, but it was fun.
I even tried to find some cheap watch parts online, to see if I could piece together something that looked similar. But everything was either too expensive or just looked fake, like, really fake. It was frustrating, but I wasn’t giving up.
- Step 1: Researched the heck out of the OMEGA Speedmaster 38mm.
- Step 2: Looked for deals online, got scared by the prices.
- Step 3: Started focusing on the look, gathered a ton of pictures.
- Step 4: Drew up some plans, made a cardboard model.
- Step 5: Tried to find cheap parts, struck out.
In the end, I realized that making a real copy was way out of my league. I mean, I’m no watchmaker, and those things are complicated. But I did learn a lot about watches, and I had a blast trying to recreate it. Maybe one day, I’ll actually own a real Speedmaster, but for now, I’m happy with my little cardboard version. It’s a reminder that sometimes, it’s the journey, not the destination, that’s the most fun.
And hey, if you’re ever thinking about diving into the world of watches, just be prepared for a wild ride. It’s a whole different world out there, full of shiny things and big price tags. But who knows, you might just find your own little cardboard treasure along the way.
The end
So there you have it, my little adventure in trying to copy the OMEGA Speedmaster 38mm. It was a learning experience, to say the least. I discovered a lot about watches and ended up with some fun little models, even if they are just cardboard. Who would have guessed that just diving into a project like this could be so enjoyable? I didn’t end up with a working replica, but I sure did have a good time trying, and learned a bunch along the way.
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