Reference points understanding the omega speedmaster. The speedmaster is a great watch to have an assortment of straps for. It also wears on leather very well if youre not into steel bracelets as much. Reaching the level of visibility that the omega speedmaster collection now enjoys does not happen overnight. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. However, if you are looking for a speedmaster reference, omega saga is a bit. Baselworld 2017 omega speedmaster 60th anniversary limited. The first watch worn on the moon, the omega speedmaster is one of the most iconic chronographs on earth. The speedmaster reduced also called speedmaster automatic is an automatic chronograph by omega history. Moonwatch only, the ultimate omega speedmaster guide, now in its third edition, is an indescribable reference book and a true musthave for every. This simple wording guarantees a standard of quality that has been established over many centuries and is today a worldrenowned symbol of excellence. The large set includes a nato strap, a strap for astronauts, a tool to change the bracelet and a booklet. I took it to an omega boutique and they refused to pop the back and basically look at a photo on the website and said that is looks like it.
Inspired by a historically important model worn in space on october 3, 1962, by astronaut walter schirra, this is the speedmaster as many of us know and love it. Do real omega speedmasters pusher buttons fall off easily. At first, i believed this to be merely carefully cultured marketing by omega, a branding exercise. Omega speedmaster reduced is a line of chronograph wristwatches based on the omega speedmaster and produced by omega sa. The celebrated omega speedmaster reference 2915 was first launched in 1957 and remained in production until 1959, after which, the reference 2998 was introduced. The omega speedmaster professional chronograph, also known as the moonwatch, is famous for being the watch worn by astronauts during the first moon landing. Moonwatch only watch books only the reference books on. Omega kicks off 2020 with the introduction of the omega speedmaster moonwatch 321 stainless steel 311. Designed to be a lessexpensive, smaller, automatic version of the omega classic speedmaster professional moon watch, the speedmaster reduced has gained fans thanks to the smaller size and different dial. Update february 8, 2018 this page is no longer uptodate. The omega speedmaster history time and watches the. Generations of watchmakers have come and gone, but the speedmaster, which made its debut in 1957, remains an everpresent superstar.
The omega speedmaster moonwatch is renowned for its elegant design and precise craftsmanship. An omega speedmaster reference 29981 with original. The speedmaster moonwatch professional for well over half a century, the omega speedmaster has witnessed events that have tested the limits of physical endurance and human courage, including the first manned moon landing in july 1969 and every lunar mission since that time. Diving into the world of the speedmaster is to meet fanaticism on an epic level. A model that relies on a design from the omega archives is the speedmaster broad arrow ref. Throughout the years the omega speedmaster professional has been made in a wide range of limited and special editions and unusual variations. The newfor2017 omega speedmaster racing master chronometer reference 329. Omega olympics collection speedmaster 32445201001 broad arrow.
Icons on pedestals as high as the one occupied by the speedmaster usually require a little boost from history to. The case diameter was expanded from 39mm to 40mm and, for the first time, omega added the so called oring gasket around the push buttons to improve water resistance. Omega speedmaster olympic collection timeless 3516. This book retraces an extraordinary epic and the evolution of a unique and timeless watch which, from. In 1959, a second speedmaster version the reference ck 2998 was released with alpha hands and a black aluminium bezel to improve readability. At the time, the speedmaster wasnt sanctioned as an official watch of nasas space program. Omega a very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph. Nov 29, 2017 as the name suggests, the omega speedmaster 38 coaxial black features a 38mm stainless steel case with the popular twisted lug design. This is nice midsized case and should make the watch wear comfortably on both larger as well as smaller wrists.
Omega a very fine and wellpreserved stainless steel. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. The ck2915 also known as the broad arrow, is a holy grail watch. For the third installment of reference points, we examine the legendary omega speedmaster, a watch that has become a brand unto itself over the last 60 years. The omega speedmaster professional chronograph, also known as the moonwatch, is famous for being the watch worn.
The watch is a store demonstrator, it is in perfect condition fully serviced and cleaned with a full warranty included and omega box, booklet, cards and capetowns fine watch warranty. The only thing missing is the original velcro strap. The warranty card is dated 2020, and offers a fiveyear international warranty by omega. The omega speedmaster professional the moonwatch has done things that no other timepiece has done and it has been worn in places that only a few human beings have been. Moonwatch only the omega speedmaster reference book. The watch was recently checked over by my watchmaker who is omega certified. I have owned it for about 4 weeks and have worn it 10 or so times. T he newfor2017 omega speedmaster racing master chronometer reference 329. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm sapphire new 2020 omega speedmaster moonwatch professional sapphire sandwich reference 311. Consider that at the time, a tachymeter scale existed at best on the outer rim of chronographs dial.
The only book on this timeless watch icon, with over 125 models identified and. Decouvrez les montres vintage omega, symboles delegance intemporelle et d horlogerie dexcellence. Omega speedmaster history part 3 the rare and limited. On chrono24 youll find prices for 2,863 omega speedmaster watches and can then buy one of the luxury watches at a bargain price. Eric was kind enough to give you three great old omega pieces for sale in last fridays whats selling where roundup, but, when i came across the watch we have here today, i couldnt wait for friday. It is now filled up with a bit of foam, the card sleeve, a white cleaning cloth and a small booklet on how to change the strap. Vintage omega has long presented a great alternative to pricey world of vintage rolex. The omega speedmaster is not only one of only a few mechanical watches still qualified by nasa for use in space travel, but also the only one qualified as such for eva. On chrono24 youll find prices for 106 omega ref 3510. As the name suggests, the omega speedmaster 38 coaxial black features a 38mm stainless steel case with the popular twisted lug design. Yeah, right, its just as wide from the front, but very noticeably slimmer in its profile. Roman hartmanns omega speedmaster serial number chart. For the third installment of reference points, we examine the legendary omega speedmaster, a watch that has become a. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a.
Stainless steel omega speedmaster coaxial chronograph strap watch. Take advantage of the full, certified omega experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm sapphire new. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches. Omega is proud to include the swiss made mark on all of its watches. Discover the elegant style of the speedmaster steel watch ref. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch is the bestknown and longestproduced. Omega speedmaster, mk40 schumacher, triple date datedaymonth, 39mm condition. This book not only goes through every single reference up to the early 2000s, but they also provide the accurate box, bracelets, and even what the correct paper. Omega speedmaster womens wristwatch with brown strap and. The omega speedmaster history part 3 the limited including all the apollo xi editions, an unexpected meeting of two rarities and a real astronaut watch.
While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. The watch is brand new and complete full set with the large moonwatch box including all accessories. Found an omega speedmaster reference 29981 with original bracelet, bezel, box, booklets, and papers. This large presentation box really adds to the special character of the. This omega saga book was later on replaced with omegas. When the caliber 321 made its reintroduction back in january of 2019, the first package it was delivered in left some to be desired by purists and collectors. The speedmaster was targeted for active clientele, consolidating their position as the official olympic timekeeper. The reference ck2915 was the forerunner to the omega speedmaster line. More than just another limited edition, the omega speedmaster 60th anniversary limited edition used high tech digital mapping to replicate the original broad. Also comes with original inner and outer boxes and international warranty booklet, dated 1989. The other easy to understand trait of the 2915 reference speedmaster is the stainless steel bezel with tachymeter scale or what omega first called the tachoproductometer scale. The speedmaster reduced was first introduced in 1988 as a smaller, cheaper version of the omega speedmaster.
Find great deals on ebay for omega speedmaster case when you shop the largest online selection at. Its also a great watch to wear on a nato and i think it would look at home on almost anything except maybe rubber. Honouring the design inclinations of the fifties, the watch is equipped with broad hour hands in black. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name. It is part of my personal collection and therefore has to be sold outside of vintage speedmaster. Omega speedmaster reduced marui despite being extremely supportive of my horological endeavors, mrs. Captain eugene cernan, last man on the moon it is an indescribable reference work and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector. The apollo 20th anniversary is seldom seen for sale as a full set. According to the omega museum no archive ordered, the present watch was produced on march 5, 1990 and delivered to germany. After years of research and observations, the authors present a complete panorama of the moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch.
Thus, it appears that early mark iiias manufactured during 1971 and 1972 sport the omega automatic speedmaster mark iii dial with no reference to professional pictured above on the left, while mark iiis manufactured during 1973 and thereafter feature the omega speedmaster professional mark iii automatic dial as pictured above at right. Qualifications wouldnt come for three more years, but astronaut wally schirra made the decision to bring his personal speedmaster with him aboard the sigma 7 on his flight that would orbit the earth. A week on the wrist the omega speedmaster first omega in space. Baselworld 2017 omega speedmaster 60th anniversary limited edition we used a unique digital scanning technology to stay as close as possible to the original models. Omega speedmaster 38 coaxial chronograph black watch. Shes learned the difference between a chronograph and a dive watch, but it doesnt run a whole lot deeper than that. While the earlier references of speedmaster contained the caliber. The first speedmaster was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph in 1957 and is pretty much the same speedmaster as we know it today. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm sapphire new 2019 speedmaster moonwatch professional sapphire sandwich reference 311. The extraordinary destiny of the omega speedmaster.
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