RJ talks about the Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award 50th Anniversary
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Hands-on review of the new Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award 50th Anniversary that has been introduced in October. RJ talks you through the former Speedmaster Snoopy Award models and of course the new 50th-anniversary version in detail. Enjoy the video!
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Awesome review of the 3 models! The omega snoopy is gorgeous!
This video has done nothing to quench my thirst for the new Snoopy. The want is now even stronger. Great video!
I must be a masochist. I was offered the Snoopy one when I came out at a very good price because I instantly knew the history of Snoopy and Nasa and Apollo 13 when I saw it. I even knew something few watch reviewers mention about why the Snoopy award was named after Snoopy.
Astronauts have forever worn a textile hat/cap inside their helmets called the "Communications Carrier Assembly" - and it looks a lot like the leather helmet WW2 pilots (and Snoopy) was wearing. So the astronauts named their CCA the "Snoopy cap".
Anyways, here I am. Like in 2003 - except without a really good deal. Horologically, I think the Snoopy watch may be the most significant of them all. Sure, it is cool that Armstrong left his watch in the capsule to cater to a faulty instrument in the lander.
But in terms of the value of time - Apollo 13 is a bigger deal, as the trio sitting in a capsule where all the electronics were blown out or shut off to save electricity - they timed the mid-course correction burns with the manual wind mechanical Speedmaster. As far as I know - it is the only time in history that a rocket engine has been time-controlled in space by a pure mechanical timer.
The Apollo 13-crew were returned to sailors. The NASA astronomers on Earth developed star-maps for them to navigate by (they had no internal referencing). So there they were - in a ship with the stars and a timer and a sextant
As such it also explains the post-quartz question "why a mechanical timer"?. It even explains the whole "flight-qualified" message on the back of the Professional. Implying that when all the electronics short-cut or has no battery left - one can still measure a second, a minute, and hour and a day to pretty good precision.
Finally. Girls do not much care about watch guys (with good reasons - hacking seconds and flybacks and perpetual calendars are interesting - but also incredibly nerdy). To strap a Snoopy to the wrist is similar to actually wearing Baby Yoda/Grogu on the wrist. One can talk about the human drama of Apollo 13/those who never landed on the moon but did come home. The value of time. The meaning of life.
And with this latest incarnation, one can flick it around - and demonstrate a sense of humour and showing that one does not take oneself too seriously. I think Snoopy 2020 is under-priced. A lot. This thing can lead to marriage with the most amazing human being one has ever met or will meet. It can lead to a friendship with someone - just from the conversation. Nobody will hate you for rocking a "be aware - I have more money than you so I must skip in front of you in the cash-line" Rolex-vibe.
Omega has done this so well - to the point that they are shy about silver being used in the dial that the fact is almost invisibly engraved. And allowing us to excuse ourselves for the extravagance, by saying it is a homage to the Silver in the Snoopy pin.
If my grandmother was still alive, I am pretty sure I could explain to her why one can spend an awful amount of money on a watch in the time of mobile phones buzzing us every 10 seconds from a new mail/message.
And interestingly - in a world where mechanical watches are silly overpriced and Omega are doing special editions of the Speedy more frequent than I change underwear - this one is not overpriced. This one is not a limited edition. it does not even feel speculative.
It is like having Baby Yoda strapped to the wrist. So cute. So shy about using the force except when needed. Not taking itself too seriously - being happy to play with a small orb. I started school with a fantasy to become an astronaut - I ended up with a Dr Scient degree in Earth-science walking around on this planet in space. I would hate if someone thought I was a wanna-be astronaut just from liking the Speedy. (PS, I am a wannabe astronaut of course)
I kind of expect Omega to mail me the new snoopy after this rant of love. :-)
I just wanted to commend you for your insightful & well stated view, very impressive indeed,
I was 8 years old during the Apollo 13 mission & we watched it from the very start. I remember to this day everyone jumping up & down, crying with joy when we heard them. Every time I watch the movie, I tear up as it takes me right back to that day.
As a interesting side note to your thought on the quartz watch. I became a US Army Green Beret in 1984 & when I got to my first unit our C/O's rule was mechanical watches were mandatory. He just happened to be a Vietnam veteran with a lot of combat experience that's missions required reliable & accurate timing, so much for quartz.
In the end, I think Omega should send you a Silver Snoopy, you earned it my friend.
I think the second generation Snoopy Speedmaster is still my favorite.
Thank you so much for the excellent video - I’m as well in the waiting list ... I have been told that I might be getting it in December ... for me, it’s the most beautiful Chronograph released in the last few years ... amazing piece of Art
If i say the Bulgari Octo Finissimo chronograph is astonishing, it is a master piece. But the new Snoopy is marvelous too.
Very interesting overview, great reference video just one remark;
It was Thomas “Ken” Mattingly who was exposed to measles and was replaced in the original Apollo 13 crew.
However, Charlie Duke was part of the Apollo 13 backup crew as LMP - Lunar Module Pilot, a position he later flew during Apollo 16 …
Although the “Eyes on the Stars” might refer to President Roosevelt’s speech, during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo era, it literally referred to the astronauts’ training in celestial navigation.
NASA astronauts learned to find their way using the Moon and the position of 57 stars. Courses were given at the Morehead Planetarium University of North Carolina. #MoonwatchUniverse
The 321 looks amazing on your wrist! I NEED THAT WATCH!
Great review!
Please do more video reviews!
Especially Omega!
Thanks. Have you checked our recent Calibre 321 review?
@@FratelloMagazine Yes I have! Was a great review! Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks for a great overview, anxiously awaiting mine.
Same here
Amazing review!!!
Thanks, much appreciated!
Nice video. Just one thing. I would remove the background music when the presenter is speaking, personally I find the music a bit distracting.
Thanks for your tip! We will remove it next time.
I like it and it gives the video some momentum. Wasn’t too distracting for me so maybe just turn it down a level rather than remove it.
@@FratelloMagazine don't mind the music, but yeah maybe just quieter
Nice review. You guys are truly the reference when it comes to omega Speedmasters. I’m top of the list at the local boutique for this and the Ed white. Which do you think will be delivered first?
Its not limited edition, a year later and you will still be able to place an order for one.
2015 had a limited run of 1970 and hence the current value.
2003 had a limited run of 5441 and is trading at around $12k.
I believe the 2020 will hold its value or have limited down side.
Hi, we didn't say it is a limited edition.
Nice collection RJ
Great Speedmaster, it is my favorite so far. I like to let the Snoopy over to the people who dream about the watch to own. If you bought it, share it here at Fratello.
Great video, thank you! I suppose its difficult to say since we don't know the production number and how long it will be in production. But can you guess how it's value would hold up? This would be a HUGE investment for me and not a decision taken lightly, so I'm trying to figure out if it's likely to hold its value or maybe even appreciate? Thank you!
Hi, unfortunately we don’t have a crystal ball. We suspect that as soon as this watch will be taken out of production, value will go up. Based on previous Speedmaster Moonwatch LEs, it is safe to say that at some point they will all surpass the retail price at least.
Asking price on the secondary market seems to be around $30k for this. Omega boutiques are no longer taking orders for these and those who ordered have been waiting for over 6 months to get theirs.
Great video and narrative, but Ouch!!. Its hurt deep when I saw the scratches of your Snoopy 2. they Are more close to be defined as a scrath than as a signature. But if you are happy (or not regret it after was done) thas was is important. I have 1 and 2 Snoopy ones and I think will wait at least a year and a half to have number 3 because the waiting list. Cheers.
Don't worry, it looks like a proper name in the flesh, but just difficult to get on screen. RJ is happy with it!
Does anyone know if reservation for this watch requires paid in full? 50%? What are dealers usually doing? Thanks
This seems to depend a bit on the boutique or dealer you are buying from. Some boutiques don't take a downpayment anymore due to high demand. Dealers are often independent, so they have different requirements.
@@FratelloMagazine Thank you!
Hi im thinking of trading rolex gmt blnr jubilee for the snoopy plus an additional £2k the other way. What your opinion. Thanks
3 very nice watches, but if I had to choose only one, it would be the new coaxial Metas certified model.
That does add something extra to the table for sure.
couldn't have been released on any other day during the week :)
素晴らしい動画
３つ揃うとすごい😆⤴️
青色は、良いですね🎵良いなあ
Very informative!!! Nice Video!
Thanks Muri, appreciated!
man if only I could get my hands on at least one of these it wouldn't leave my wrist
Sorry, but someone has to say it: a beautiful watch humiliated by that awful lighting in that room.
We in lockdown nigga. Show some understanding.
Whats the RC car on the shelf behind you?
Tamiya Boomerang (an original one, not the re-edition from 2008). :-)
Great, informative video. Can you tell me the part number of the 2020 cordura strap (blue)?
Amazing watch. May I make two suggestions about background ?
1) kill the background music while RJ speaks.
2) upgrade the background cupboard. This one looks like a cheap one you have in the garage to stow stuff you will never use anyway. Check @barkandjack for inspiration (but don’t check Wei Koh’s messy room from where his lockdown videos have been shot)
Bro the music is a gimmick just like the watch. Omega should go back to being a serious watch company like it was in the 1960's.
Nice review. Can’t wait for mine. I don’t understand why you let anyone scratch such a beautiful piece (the Snoopy ||) with diamond pen?!
Well, as a nice 'memory' to meeting astronaut Charlie Duke :-). But agreed, not everyone likes these type of nerdy things.
@@FratelloMagazine yeah I can see the sentimental value there. It really looks like you enjoy wearing your watches, great stuff! Watches are made to be worn
@@Chyphor My thoughts too - to me the diamond pen signature is just watch damage - even worse than normal scratches!
@@macrolex9485 I don’t think so - Charles Duke is an astronaut of the Apollo programme, would have been scheduled for Apollo XIII but couldn’t go because of the measles. He is also the reason why Ken Mattingly couldn’t go (out of fear he’d get the measles while in space) and if you know anything about Apollo XIII, you also know Mattingly‘s role in the rescue of Apollo XIII. Since it’s a Snoopy Award commemorative edition, it’s nice to have the autograph of Charles Duke scratched into it. There are literally hundreds of this watch, but only one Charles Duke and probably only one with the autograph of him scratched into the watch. So, to me, it’s not a damage to the watch but, in contrary, a nice addition with a personal story of meeting the actual astronaut.
@@spiller212 I understand completely what you’re saying - but for me personally I would even want Neil Armstrong’s signature scratched onto one of my watches 😳
2-3 year waitlist at my local AD...
Surely looks like private astronaut Eytan Stibbe wore an Omega Silver Snoopy Speedmaster chronograph on his righthand wrist during April 8, 2022 SpaceX launch of Axiom-1
Axiom-1 is the first spaceflight mission with a full private astronaut crew; Michael Lopez-Alegria (ex-NASA), Larry Conner, Mark Pathy (Canada) and Eytan Stibbe (Israel).
#MoonwatchUniverse #SpeedyTuesday 🧐
6k ??
The Snoopy 45th was.
That watch is hideous! I can find something similar at the airport kiosk for $20.
Saves you a lot of money then! :-)
@@FratelloMagazine ...not really....I get to focus my collecting on Patek.
@@jjlad5037 my 300dollar Apple Watch does a better job than your patec. I can also text on there can your PP do that? Wink wink.
@@feifeidu6047 ....That's very true, but my 911-GT3 gets me where I'm going much faster than your apple watch.
@@jjlad5037 my turbo S is faster. I’m sorry.
Overpriced!
Describing a luxury item as overpriced is a joke. Why don’t u buy a 10 dollar watch it tells time even better.
@@feifeidu6047 just made the point for me