Originally designed in 1957, the speedmaster wasnt initially intended for use in space exploration. 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. In that regard, the omega speedmaster professional chronograph doesnt disappoint. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. To add to its versatility, the speedmaster can be dressed up or down by simply switching the straps. I think there was a good point about the watch size, professional should look right on my wrist, while reduced probably would look small. You need to have the watchmaker premium app to use my watch faces for free. So although the seamaster is the oldest omega line still in production, we think the speedmaster is a lot more iconic and a better investment for a first omega. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watch face for. Omega speedmaster moonphase master chronometer chronograph steel. Instead, it aimed to be used by athletes and race car drivers for timing. An omega certified watchmaker can order it for you when you have the watch serviced.
When buying a speedmaster, you are likely buying into its heritage. Secondly, the modern speedmasters are very similar to the ones actually worn by the astronauts. Omega speedmaster reduced vs professional omega forums. The omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph. Is the invicta pro diver as good as the rolex submariner. Before i owned the manual wind 39mm first omega in space fois, and. The moonlight of this collection is attributed to the nasas astronauts in the six moon mission. Im looking for an alternative to the omega speedmaster professional watch. Theres a chance that you wont be going into space wearing this watch any time soon though, so what makes it a good watch to wear daily.
I have a omega speedmaster professional which i inherited from my father who i believe bought it in the late 1960s. I just bought a new speedmaster professional from an ad. We first got the chance to handle the omega speedmaster dark side of the moon apollo 8 311. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. The first reason being that your speedmaster still carries that nasa provenance, omega has done a very good job in making sure that that tie is not broken. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch outstanding. Download the free watchbox mobile app, available on ios and.
It has represented quality, durability, and adventure to many people. Omega has maintained and grown the collection over the years with all manners of variations, limited editions, and unique versions. How has it fared over the years, and is it still the best affordable omega speedmaster. Omega unveils 50th anniversary speedmaster moonwatch with caliber 321. The missions started badly, with a 1967 launch rehearsal for apollo 1 ending in disaster as all three crew virgil gus grissom, ed white and roger chaffee were killed in a cabin fire. Omega speedmaster moonwatch is in glory because it takes longer than just starting the new time lip. Is quite bulky and heavy, a bit more than the mk ii, and quite a lot more than the speedmaster professional moonwatch. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch chronograph 311. Despite the fact that the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 311.
What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. When activating the chronograph, the hour subdial the subdial at 6 oclock reached the one hour mark about 15 minutes early after the minute hand has made 1. Repair advice on speedmaster professional omega forums. User manual omega speedmaster moonwatch professional 2. It is simply elegant, bold and striking, handsome and classy. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch. However, most of bonds omega watches are seamaster professionals.
The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other omega speedmaster moonwatch professional owners to provide you with a good. But theres a lot more to omega among the bestknown luxury watch brands. Omega speedmaster professional moon chronograph mens. Gemini gave way to apollo, where the omega speedmaster professional continued its role as nasas official watch. I really love the omega, but the price and maintenance is too high for me at the moment. It is the watch originally chosen for the best of the best and put through all sorts of horological horrors. Free wallpapers, download watch, 1969, chronograph, omega, speedmaster professional, moon landing watch wallpaper photos, pictures every day new pictures, screensavers, and only beautiful wallpapers for free. Unfollow omega speedmaster professional to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Id like to start off by talking about the size and the case design. The dial design is thoroughly modern, reminiscent of what we saw from omega in the late 90s and early 2000s, but the case profile is purely vintage. What would have happened to omega if it had been decided to discontinue the speedmaster professional during the quartz crisis. Wallpaper watch, 1969, omega, speedmaster professional. Many have asked me if i could make a watch face of the beautiful omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, so i finally decided to try. I took it to a omega dealer and it was a 2014 new in the box watch and completely checked out and i even confirmed the serial numbers with omega. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. The omega speedmaster hodinkee 10th anniversary speedmaster is a limited edition of 500 pieces. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Speedmaster professional chronograph problem omega forums. Finally, despite the watchsnob collector in me saying what i just said, i truly believe that every manually wound speedmaster with any lemania chronograph caliber in it is a spectacular watch.
Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. This is about as classic as you can get when it comes to chronograph designs. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch features a black dial covered by a hesalite crystal and graced by a small seconds subdial, 30minute recorder and 12hour recorder along with a central chronograph hand. Today i noticed that the hour subdial hand sits slightly to the right of 12 mark. Update february 8, 2018 this page is no longer uptodate. The straight lugs and thin bevel between the top and the sides are directly inspired by ck2998, and were a common feature of early premoon speedmasters, until omega decided to adopt asymmetrical twisted lugs after 1964 with the appearance of the speedmaster. Ask the question you have about the omega speedmaster moonwatch professional here simply to other product owners. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. As for the omega speedmaster professional, it is virtually unmatched in the horological world in its combination of history, continuity of production, and quality of. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, space race. While validation from the worlds most famous superspy is certainly significant, the omega seamaster professional model has already enjoyed a rich history. Using technology developed in the early 1920s, omega designed the speedmaster in honor of the glory days using an engine they first started to explore in 1946 after it was created by albert piguet.
The history of the omega speedmaster professional began when nasa named omega the official watch brand of the space program. Today we look at one of my favorite modern watches, the omega speedmaster first omega in space. Omega has been dedicating tremendous efforts to making the most out of what may be the ultimate welldeserved watchmarketing jackpot of the 20th century. All in all, the omega speedmaster for many people is the quintessential sport chronograph.
See all the watches and enjoy a legacy of horological quality and innovation. O ne can safely say that the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a timepiece that needs no introduction to any watch enthusiast on this planet. So in this post you can find my own version of it as a watch face for smart watches. With such a classic design, it works just as good on formal and casual occasions. Join tim as we explore the omega speedmaster 50th anniversary and the professional moonwatch. Throughout the years the omega speedmaster professional has been made in a wide range of limited and special editions and unusual variations.
There are many watches under this collection, including spam master professional, moon dark side, gray side moon and more. I purchased a omega speed master professional moonwatch from this company and received a authentic watch as promised. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. Even mechanically, the 1861 movements are very similar to the 861 movements introduced in 1968. Omega speedmaster professional moon chronograph mens watch item no. Before the speedmaster professional, there was the original speedmaster. I took it to a local jewellery shop that sells and repairs omegas. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches. The omega speedmaster passes this trial with nary a look back.
Click the pictures for a closer look, year of introduction, reference numbers and additional information. The newfor2017 omega speedmaster racing master chronometer reference 329. 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. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on a matching bracelet. He wore it every day of his life and i have started wearing it now. Wow, thank you for an awesome suggestions gentlemen. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new. Regardless of your outfit, the speedmaster will look good on you. This watch was released in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of american astronaut wally schirras 1962 spaceflight aboard the mercury atlas 8, and is styled after the speedmaster reference 2998 he wore throughout the mission. 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. This close relationship between james bond and omega has been going on strong for over 20 years now. Its more or less the same manual wind timepiece that apollo 11 astronaut buzz aldrin a selfconfessed watch guy wore when he tripped the light fantastic across the lunar surface.
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