Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch for a 70th Birthday

KMII · 2017-09-12T01:38:31Z

KMII celebrates his father's 70th birthday with an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. Discover the emotional connection and community insights on this iconic timepiece.

KMII

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KMII shares a deeply personal story behind his acquisition of an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, presented as a 70th birthday gift to his father. This post highlights the emotional connection between generations of watch enthusiasts and the enduring appeal of the iconic Moonwatch. It underscores how significant life events often intertwine with horological milestones, making a watch more than just a timepiece.

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This has been a confluence of events - some time ago I have entered into a gentlemen's agreement with Nilo that I shall purchase an Omega finally. At the same time my father just turned 70 today. And as he used to work in the US in the 70s for a civilian arm of NASA (selling non-space / non-military technologies developed there), I felt it was only right to get him a Moonwatch as a present for this occassion. And then there were three further Purists engaged. Art, whose advice I very much valued (even though I did not fully follow it in the end). And Magnus and Adam, who have made the process easier and helped out with the little detail that count.

Massive thanks to all of you!

Still, as the watch is to go to its new owner sooner, rather than later, pictures will not be a regular feature on Omega Tuesdays yet - for that I need to get myself an Omega, too

But getting there, Nilo

While this is not helping the pictures, I left the protective foil on, so it is actually birthday boy, who gets to take it off

Well, I guess in the 70 years my father did help pass the watch bug onto me, even if he mostly wears quartz these days (for practicality). To many happy returns for him!

Key Points from the Discussion

The Speedmaster is considered a versatile and essential watch, often outperforming many other timepieces in daily wear due to its unique character.
A suggestion was made to find a vintage Speedmaster from the 1970s to align with the father's work era at NASA, adding a layer of historical relevance.
The modern Omega packaging is noted as appealing, suggesting an enhanced unboxing experience for new owners.
The Moonwatch is widely regarded as an excellent choice, particularly for those who have researched Omega Speedmasters, confirming its status as a safe and satisfying acquisition.
The father's extensive collection of mechanical clocks suggests he will appreciate the daily winding ritual of the new Moonwatch, despite his current preference for quartz for practicality.
The arrival of a new grandchild is anticipated to potentially overshadow the watch gift, illustrating how life's biggest moments often take precedence.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Sep 12, 2017

Very sweet and truly PuristS story my friend. Really happy for you and for your father who will really enjoy this lovely Omega. Congrats to you both

Best wishes Alkiro

KMII

Sep 12, 2017

Thank you, Alkiro!

Now I only hope to be able to get him to wind a watch each day - or at least regularly enough

Alkiro1

Sep 12, 2017

Only that? That should be ok 😉

Best wishes Alkiro

KMII

Sep 12, 2017

Well...

And to stay healthy enough to enjoy it for a long time

Alkiro1

Sep 12, 2017

Absolutely!

Best wishes Alkiro

Greenwatch

Sep 12, 2017

Nice gesture to your Dad!

He certainly deserves the moonwatch! As to choosing the moonwatch, I think you did the right thing. Like you, I also got a moonwatch after reading a lot about Omega Speedmaster. Certainly you can't go wrong with this one.