So around 18 years ago my dad gave me my grandfather's watch, a Hamilton on the original Speidel band. A real beauty. I brought it to a watch shop and the watchmaker found his own mark on it from when he must have repaired it for my grandfather sometime in the 1960s. It is a wonderful legacy and a bite of the watch bug that has been a part of me since. About ten years ago I decided I wanted a new watch but I had limited funds, so I settled on a Victorinox. It is a nice enough watch, but it never really satisfied the itch. Then in January of this year my father died and I received some money for a book I am writing, so I decided I would buy a "real" watch, whatever that means. I knew my dad would approve, but I was still not able to afford much over 1000.00. I was worried there wouldn't one I would fall in love with at this price. I eventually found my way here, and have spent a few months pestering you, knowing I would never be 100% satisfied, but wanting to take the plunge. I finally settled on an Omega 3510.50. I know this is a controversial watch. Some see it a wannabee Professional, etc. But it spoke to me in price, size, and that it’s reminiscent of the moon watch. Thanks to Kringkily, I found one that was a good deal, with case, cards, and manual. I received it today, took it to my watch shop to get a leather band and here it is: Thanks to everyone who was so patient with my questions! And now I am in the market for a Constellation... Peter
There's absolutely nothing wrong with that watch. It's a great size and a solid movement. Get started building your war chest. Nice pie pans are going through the roof lately.
If its the reduced moonwatch i had one of these new in 2002, i loved it to bits but it was a friday afternoon watch and omega swapped it for a different model. No disrespect to the moonwatch but this size was my favourite.
This is the Automatic (3510.50). I don't think it is considered a moonwatch at all. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
They are sometimes referred to as a reduced moonwatch but in reality its only the styling. Heres a couple of photos from the 2002 brochure. Note how the description states saphire crystal when that year they were heselaite like the moonwatch.