Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" 50th Anniversary Reference 310.32.42.50.02.001 - Celebrating a Piece of History, A Review (plus Video)

The Silver Snoopy Award 50th Anniversary watch was officially launched on 5 October 2020. Since the four years of launching, I have only seen one with my own eyes. I was made to understand the delivery of these watches has been slow. It didn't matter to me as I didn't think I would be in the position to own one.

 

Recently, I was contacted by the Omega Boutique in Kuala Lumpur that a small gift is being prepared for me. When I got it, it was a box filled with a plush toy in the form of the beagle Snoopy as well as a cryptic message that read; "In 14 seconds your beagle will safely land in Malaysia. Please contact your omega Boutique sales associate to collect your Speedmaster 'Silver Snoopy Award' 50th Anniversary timepiece. See you soon!"

 

What a cryptic message. Did Omega just gifted to me the Speedmaster Snoopy? I immediately called them and Omega clarified that I have been chosen to be given the opportunity to buy the Snoopy. Only the plush toy is free!?! After 24 hours of thinking about it, I decided to get one.

 

For transparency, I love the Omega Speedmaster chronograph design that comes with 3 sub-dials. Currently in the collection, I have the Reduce 3150.50, the Mark II 327.10.43.50.01.001 and the Moonwatch.

Orient & Peanuts Bambino 38 Cream Yellow Dial 75th Anniversary Collaboration Limited Edition Reference RA-AC0M17G - A Touch of Childhood Nostalgia, A Review (plus Video)

I do have a number of cartoon related watches in the collection. I got Disney and Penuts related timepieces such as the Ingersoll Mickey Mouse 30’s Collection Watch, Disney Parks Authentics Mickey Watch, Disney Parks Authentics Gears Link Mickey Mouse Watch Automatic, Ingersoll 1892 ID00202 Limited Edition Disney New Haven Wristwatch and the Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" 50th Anniversary.

When Orient collaborated with Peanuts to celebrate their joint 75th anniversary together and launched a series of limited edition timepieces, I was intrigued and wanted to know more. Out of interest, I visited a Solar Time outlet in Mid Valley Megamall and I was greeted with three of the four models on offer. What was available is the Bambino 38 in white or cream yellow as well as the Mako 40 dive watch. 

After looking at all three, I decided to go for something classic. I like the vintage look of the cream yellow dial version and decided to take that back home.

A Gift from Omega and an Invitation to get the Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary Timepiece

Recently, I got a message from Omega Boutique in Kuala Lumpur that they are planning to send me a gift. After a week it arrived. A huge box with the Omega brand prominently on the top of the box.

 

 

 

Timex M79 Automatic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch 'Batman' Reference TW2U29500ZV - A Recipe for Success, A Review (plus Video)

Timex, the Waterbury, Connecticut-based watchmaker launched Timex Q re-editions in May 2019. That series of watches caught the attention of the watch community due to the evergreen design and ties to the classic 1970s Q-watches. I was keen to get one but unfortunately, the distribution network of Timex is rather poor in Malaysia. Those watches came with quartz movement and I have a feeling, very soon, an automatic movement will be added to the line.

In February 2020, Timex did just that. A series of mechanical watches with the Miyota 8205 movement was added thus the "M79" range was born. The "M" stands for mechanical while the "79" was the year the original Q was released.

I tried getting one in Malaysia but unfortunately, with the Covid19 Pandemic starting to bite, it was likely that the only way I was to get my hands on one is via international online merchants. I waited for over a year and finally made my order via Amazon.

I had to make a choice between 'Batman' (black and blue bezel combination) or the 'Pepsi' (black and red bezel combination). Although I like both, I finally decided on the 'Batman', reference number TW2U29500ZV.  

My 2024 Watch Collecting Journey - A Reflection

Throughout 2024, I purchased 14 watches of various brands. More Swiss made ones made it into the collection. There were three Omegas, three Citizens, two Seikos, a Bell & Ross, a Rolex, a Glycine, a Hamilton, a Tag Heuer and a Revelot. Below is the list of those watches and the respective links to their individual reviews.

1.       Citizen Promaster Tough Super Titaniun Eco-Drive Green BN0241-59W
2.       Glycine Airman SST 43 GMT Automatic Black Reference GL0311
3.       Seiko 5 Sports SRPK17 55th Anniversary Limited Edition
4.       Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Automatic Reference H24585331
5.       Revelot Gentus 40 Automatic Aventurine Steel R15-16V1B1B1
6.       Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT SSK023K1
7.       Rolex Oyster Perpetual 42 mm Explorer II White Dial 226570 Polar
8.       Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph Mark II 327.10.43.50.01.001
9.       Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional White Lacquered Dial 310.30.42.50.04.001
10.   Citizen Silver Leaf Lacquer Urushi Aquamarine Blue NB060-12L Automatic JDM
11.   Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Military Beige Reference BRV294-BEI-ST/SF
12.   Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical NB6060-58L
13.   TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Titanium Limited Edition CAW218E.FC6565
14.   Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" 50th Anniversary 310.32.42.50.02.001

I spent a fair bit thought 2024. I was generally happy as I was able to get a few of my dream watches into the collection such as the Rolex Explorer II and  Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. 

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