This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is also available in ceramic or gold. Its also a great watch to wear on a nato and i think it would look at home on almost anything except maybe rubber. See more ideas about omega, omega speedmaster and vintage watches. Omega kicks off 2020 with the introduction of the omega speedmaster moonwatch 321 stainless steel 311. Omega speedmaster racing automatic chronograph black dial stainless steel mens watch 326. Amazing bragging rights for the 321 owner, for sure. Omega speedmaster is the first watch that had ever been to the moon, we all know that its the way that omega publicized this watch. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch is the bestknown and longestproduced. Omega engineering shop for sensing, monitoring and.
Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary speedmaster is an impressive representation of the brands adventurous pioneering spirit. At first, i believed this to be merely carefully cultured marketing by omega, a branding exercise. Omega speedmaster professional speedy tuesday lim ited edition. Prices for both models sit well above that of a new speedmaster professional.
Diving into the world of the speedmaster is to meet fanaticism on an epic level. Ive got a 39mm speedmaster day date that fits better in. Indepth the omega speedmaster moonphase master chronometer chronograph. Most fans associate this omega watch with the first moon landing in july 1969. Yes, its true other watches were in space before omega, and the brands claim that the speedmaster is the only watch to reach the moon is 100% false. The rule, like a lot of generalizations, benefits from clarification everyone or almost everyone seems to love the basic speedmaster professional, but there is room for argument over the huge number of variations on the speedmaster that omega has made over the years, and. I am torn between the first omega in space and the moonwatch. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a historical, significant piece of horology and nasa spacemoon exploration that you can wear on your wrist. Omegas speedmaster professional is a variation of the classic speedmaster that received nasas official stamp of approval for space missions. Omega s speedmaster professional is a variation of the classic speedmaster that received nasas official stamp of approval for space missions. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches.
Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. The newfor2017 omega speedmaster racing master chronometer reference 329. The day date, like some of the chronos posted in this thread lies in the middle of that spectrum with tool or sports watches at one end and dress watches at the other. Just for further info i prefer alternate bands to the metal classic. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. Watches tonight with host tim mosso is youtubes top luxury watch discussion forum. Omega watches are expensive because they are swissmade and known for. The speedmaster was a handsome watch, big for its day with a 39mm diameter. 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. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name. We have an array of different load cells available, including bending beam models, platform load cells for washdown applications, canisters, minibeam load cells, and more. Maybe it was a subliminal message, as i spent two weeks glued to the 2012 olympics, obviously sponsored by omega.
However, today the speedmaster is so much more than just the socalled moonwatch. In all later films, brosnan wore an omega seamaster professional diver 300m chronometer model 2531. Powered by the reborn calibre 321, omega s speedmaster. The omega speedmaster was famously the only watch flightqualified by nasa for manned space missions in 1965, launched into the atmosphere. Not only have speedmaster pros gone into space on many occasions, but they have actually been worn outside a space suit on the surface of the moon. Legendary speedmaster bracelet with pushbutton release. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. Our roll call of refined sports watches includes the rolex submariner, the omega speedmaster. Omega speedmaster professional 271 omega speedmaster racing 163 omega speedmaster moonwatch 91 chronometer 18 age group see all age group. Economical price point in a watch that still holds its value. Moonwatch i am getting ready to add a speedmaster to my collection as it has been on my list for a long time, and since you are a big speedy fan i wanted to get your take.
While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. Live features will cover the necessary end of rolex price. Today, celebrities and public figures like steve carrell, ron howard, gordon ramsey, joe biden, and prince william all sport an omega seamaster professional. I am often being asked why i only buy and wear omega watches. However, if you deeply reserched that what had happened during the space exploratory competition of the america and the soviet union in the 1960s and 1970s, you would easily discover that there are many questions and arguements covered under these. Prices for vintage speedmasters if youre on the hunt for an original speedmaster professional from the time of the apollo missions, then you should keep an eye out for the reference numbers 105. For owners of the moon watch for all omega speedmaster owners, let us share pictures of our. It served astronauts on the gemini missions in 1965, apollo missions throughout the 1960s, and, most famously, on neil armstrong and buzz aldrins trip to the moon in 1969. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42mm mens watch 311.
The seamaster professional label graces several models including the diver 300m, the planet ocean 600m, and the ploprof 1200m. Reference points understanding the omega speedmaster. Purchased this historical version of the moon watch as a dress watch, but now it has become my daily wear. Every watch enthusiast knows the omega speedmaster. It also wears on leather very well if youre not into steel bracelets as much. The omega speedmaster professional chronograph has a unique place in the history of space exploration as the only piece of equipment used in all of nasas piloted space missions from gemini to the current international space station program. See more ideas about omega, omega seamaster and watches for men.
One of the most generally reliable rules of thumb of watch journalism is this one. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is one of omega s most iconic timepieces. Omega speedmaster lover needs a dress watch youtube. Omega speedmaster all prices for omega speedmaster. While rolex has also spent time in space via their gmt model the speedmaster was the first watch on the moon and used to help time rocket burns. The moonwatch, on me, is just a touch large to glide easily under french cuffs, though. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. At the time, the speedmaster wasnt omegas best seller, but it. Rather than the historical remake many were hoping for, omega envisioned this 321 as an ultraluxurious take on the.
The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and. Before i get into the history of the omega speedmaster professional, lets cover the specs. New listing authentic 2x omega 20mm end link for 1479 812 bracelet speedmaster pro watch. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Omega speedmaster professional public group facebook. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. This is a watch with the difference because its more like a dress watch, which. The omega speedmaster will forever be remembered as the first watch on the moon but thats not the only reason this watch remains a mustbuy. When you buy an omega watch, you pay for the intricate engineering and. See all the watches and enjoy a legacy of horological quality and innovation.
Ive got a 39mm speedmaster day date that fits better in this regard, and has a dressier appearance. Hodinkee live, download the hodinkee mobile app, free on ios. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a timepiece associated with quality and endurance. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. The speedmaster is a great watch to have an assortment of straps for. Moonwatch only is a manifestation of that reverence, and just as a manifestation of watch culture and the obsessive narrowness of focus it can inspire, this book should be of interest to just about anyone into watches. I really wanted a modern bulletproof watch for daytoday wearing that had a vintage look, and the speedy fitted. The omega speedmaster moonwatch is renowned for its elegant design and precise craftsmanship. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new. When buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a speedmaster professional, the. Of course, its also for the foreseeable future the single most important reference there is for the speedmaster enthusiast. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch mens watch 311. I am looking to buy a first watch and am intrigued by the omega speedmaster design.
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