Alright, let me tell you about getting my hands on this Moonswatch Neptune Gold. It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, but definitely an experience.
Hearing About It
So, I’d been keeping an eye on the Moonswatch releases, you know, casually. Saw the original Neptune was basically impossible to get. Then I heard whispers about this special edition, the one with the Moonshine Gold seconds hand, specifically tied to the full moon. Sounded interesting, a bit different from the regular run.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I’d even bother trying. The hype around these things can be a bit much. But the dark blue of the Neptune combined with that little gold detail? Okay, fine, it caught my attention. I decided I’d give it a shot, but without going completely crazy over it.
The Plan (or Lack Thereof)
Finding solid info was the first hurdle. Swatch isn’t always super clear about exact stock or timing way in advance, especially for these limited drops. I basically did this:
- Checked the Swatch website… not much help there beyond the announcement.
- Looked at some watch forums and social media – lots of rumors, hard to know what’s real.
- Figured my best bet was the local Swatch boutique known to get these special releases.
I didn’t call ahead or anything. Based on past drops, I guessed it would be a specific day, likely tied to the full moon date they mentioned. Decided I’d just show up early on the suspected day and see what happens. Worst case, I waste a morning, right?
The Attempt
Got to the store location maybe an hour or so before opening. Wasn’t the first, wasn’t the last. There was already a small line, maybe 10-15 people. Not the insane crowds you saw for the initial Moonswatch launch, which was a relief. People were pretty chill, just chatting about watches.
The wait wasn’t too bad. Store opened, line moved smoothly. The staff seemed prepared. They confirmed they had the Neptune Gold, but stock was limited. You could feel a bit of tension then, hoping they wouldn’t run out before you got to the counter.
When it was my turn, I just asked for it straight up. “Got any Neptune Gold left?” Thankfully, they did. They brought one out. It looked exactly like the pictures – deep blue Bioceramic case, and that seconds hand with the OMEGA Moonshine™ Gold coating. It’s subtle, definitely not flashy, but it’s a neat little detail knowing the story behind it (made during a full moon, apparently).
Got It!
The purchase was quick. Standard Moonswatch price plus whatever premium the gold hand added. No fuss, no drama inside the store. Walked out with the box feeling pretty pleased. It wasn’t some epic quest, but it felt good to actually get the one I wanted without too much chaos.
Unboxed it later at home. It’s light, feels like all the other Moonswatches. The blue is really nice, dark and rich. The gold hand is thin, you notice it when it catches the light. Is it revolutionary? Nah. Is it a fun, relatively affordable watch with a bit of a story? Yeah, I think so. Happy I made the effort. It’s on the wrist now, ticking away.