We first got the chance to handle the omega speedmaster dark side of the moon apollo 8 311. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. He wore it every day of his life and i have started wearing it now. Join tim as we explore the omega speedmaster 50th anniversary and the professional moonwatch. Today we look at one of my favorite modern watches, the omega speedmaster first omega in space.
How has it fared over the years, and is it still the best affordable omega speedmaster. Id like to start off by talking about the size and the case design. Before the speedmaster professional, there was the original speedmaster. Today i noticed that the hour subdial hand sits slightly to the right of 12 mark. 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. But theres a lot more to omega among the bestknown luxury watch brands. While validation from the worlds most famous superspy is certainly significant, the omega seamaster professional model has already enjoyed a rich history. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, space race.
Is the invicta pro diver as good as the rolex submariner. What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. Throughout the years the omega speedmaster professional has been made in a wide range of limited and special editions and unusual variations. Wallpaper watch, 1969, omega, speedmaster professional. This is about as classic as you can get when it comes to chronograph designs. The moonlight of this collection is attributed to the nasas astronauts in the six moon mission. I purchased a omega speed master professional moonwatch from this company and received a authentic watch as promised. This close relationship between james bond and omega has been going on strong for over 20 years now. In that regard, the omega speedmaster professional chronograph doesnt disappoint. Download the free watchbox mobile app, available on ios and. Omega speedmaster professional moon chronograph mens watch item no. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watch face for. 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.
You need to have the watchmaker premium app to use my watch faces for free. The history of the omega speedmaster professional began when nasa named omega the official watch brand of the space program. With such a classic design, it works just as good on formal and casual occasions. User manual omega speedmaster moonwatch professional 2. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new. 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. The newfor2017 omega speedmaster racing master chronometer reference 329. Click the pictures for a closer look, year of introduction, reference numbers and additional information. Omega speedmaster reduced vs professional omega forums. Is quite bulky and heavy, a bit more than the mk ii, and quite a lot more than the speedmaster professional moonwatch.
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. The omega speedmaster hodinkee 10th anniversary speedmaster is a limited edition of 500 pieces. Originally designed in 1957, the speedmaster wasnt initially intended for use in space exploration. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. Despite the fact that the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 311. 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. 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. Regardless of your outfit, the speedmaster will look good on you. The omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph.
Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Instead, it aimed to be used by athletes and race car drivers for timing. I notice now though it is in need of some repair as i have trouble winding it. 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. Speedmaster professional chronograph problem omega forums.
Repair advice on speedmaster professional omega forums. 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. 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. 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. 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 moon chronograph mens. Unfollow omega speedmaster professional to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. I really love the omega, but the price and maintenance is too high for me at the moment. 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. To add to its versatility, the speedmaster can be dressed up or down by simply switching the straps. 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.
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. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches. 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. It is simply elegant, bold and striking, handsome and classy. I took it to a local jewellery shop that sells and repairs omegas.
Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch chronograph 311. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph. All in all, the omega speedmaster for many people is the quintessential sport chronograph. Omega unveils 50th anniversary speedmaster moonwatch with caliber 321. The omega speedmaster passes this trial with nary a look back. Omega has maintained and grown the collection over the years with all manners of variations, limited editions, and unique versions. There are many watches under this collection, including spam master professional, moon dark side, gray side moon and more. I have a omega speedmaster professional which i inherited from my father who i believe bought it in the late 1960s.
What would have happened to omega if it had been decided to discontinue the speedmaster professional during the quartz crisis. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on a matching bracelet. 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. Before i owned the manual wind 39mm first omega in space fois, and. I just bought a new speedmaster professional from an ad. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. 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. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. However, most of bonds omega watches are seamaster professionals. Secondly, the modern speedmasters are very similar to the ones actually worn by the astronauts.
Omega has been dedicating tremendous efforts to making the most out of what may be the ultimate welldeserved watchmarketing jackpot of the 20th century. I think there was a good point about the watch size, professional should look right on my wrist, while reduced probably would look small. It is the watch originally chosen for the best of the best and put through all sorts of horological horrors. Many have asked me if i could make a watch face of the beautiful omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, so i finally decided to try. 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. It has represented quality, durability, and adventure to many people. See all the watches and enjoy a legacy of horological quality and innovation. Im looking for an alternative to the omega speedmaster professional watch. 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. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name.
So in this post you can find my own version of it as a watch face for smart watches. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. Omega speedmaster moonphase master chronometer chronograph steel. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch outstanding. Wow, thank you for an awesome suggestions gentlemen. Ask the question you have about the omega speedmaster moonwatch professional here simply to other product owners. Even mechanically, the 1861 movements are very similar to the 861 movements introduced in 1968. Gemini gave way to apollo, where the omega speedmaster professional continued its role as nasas official watch. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. 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. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch.
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