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. Our roll call of refined sports watches includes the rolex submariner, the omega speedmaster. When buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a speedmaster professional, the. Prices for both models sit well above that of a new speedmaster professional. 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. When you buy an omega watch, you pay for the intricate engineering and. Purchased this historical version of the moon watch as a dress watch, but now it has become my daily wear. Omega speedmaster racing automatic chronograph black dial stainless steel mens watch 326. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name. Omega kicks off 2020 with the introduction of the omega speedmaster moonwatch 321 stainless steel 311.
The moonwatch, on me, is just a touch large to glide easily under french cuffs, though. 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. See all the watches and enjoy a legacy of horological quality and innovation. Rather than the historical remake many were hoping for, omega envisioned this 321 as an ultraluxurious take on the. 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. Of course, its also for the foreseeable future the single most important reference there is for the speedmaster enthusiast. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. 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.
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. The omega seamaster is a line of manual winding, automatic winding, chronometer, and. The speedmaster is a great watch to have an assortment of straps for. Most fans associate this omega watch with the first moon landing in july 1969. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. For owners of the moon watch for all omega speedmaster owners, let us share pictures of our. The omega speedmaster moonwatch is renowned for its elegant design and precise craftsmanship. In all later films, brosnan wore an omega seamaster professional diver 300m chronometer model 2531. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches. At first, i believed this to be merely carefully cultured marketing by omega, a branding exercise. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is one of omega s most iconic timepieces.
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. Omega watches are expensive because they are swissmade and known for. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Live features will cover the necessary end of rolex price. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch mens watch 311. See more ideas about omega, omega seamaster and watches for men. Today, celebrities and public figures like steve carrell, ron howard, gordon ramsey, joe biden, and prince william all sport an omega seamaster professional. Ive got a 39mm speedmaster day date that fits better in. New listing authentic 2x omega 20mm end link for 1479 812 bracelet speedmaster pro watch. Its also a great watch to wear on a nato and i think it would look at home on almost anything except maybe rubber. Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary speedmaster is an impressive representation of the brands adventurous pioneering spirit. I am often being asked why i only buy and wear omega watches. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new. Omega engineering shop for sensing, monitoring and.
The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. One of the most generally reliable rules of thumb of watch journalism is this one. Economical price point in a watch that still holds its value. 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. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. This is a watch with the difference because its more like a dress watch, which. Powered by the reborn calibre 321, omega s speedmaster. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42mm mens watch 311. Omega speedmaster lover needs a dress watch youtube.
Amazing bragging rights for the 321 owner, for sure. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a historical, significant piece of horology and nasa spacemoon exploration that you can wear on your wrist. 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 a handsome watch, big for its day with a 39mm diameter.
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. Ive got a 39mm speedmaster day date that fits better in this regard, and has a dressier appearance. Omega s speedmaster professional is a variation of the classic speedmaster that received nasas official stamp of approval for space missions. Omegas speedmaster professional is a variation of the classic speedmaster that received nasas official stamp of approval for space missions. Hodinkee live, download the hodinkee mobile app, free on ios.
Omega speedmaster professional public group facebook. At the time, the speedmaster wasnt omegas best seller, but it. Every watch enthusiast knows the omega speedmaster. I am torn between the first omega in space and the moonwatch. Omega speedmaster all prices for omega speedmaster. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is also available in ceramic or gold. See more ideas about omega, omega speedmaster and vintage watches. 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.
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 omega speedmaster will forever be remembered as the first watch on the moon but thats not the only reason this watch remains a mustbuy. Before i get into the history of the omega speedmaster professional, lets cover the specs. Watches tonight with host tim mosso is youtubes top luxury watch discussion forum.
It also wears on leather very well if youre not into steel bracelets as much. I am looking to buy a first watch and am intrigued by the omega speedmaster design. 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. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. 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. Omega speedmaster professional speedy tuesday lim ited edition. Omega speedmaster professional 271 omega speedmaster racing 163 omega speedmaster moonwatch 91 chronometer 18 age group see all age group. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a timepiece associated with quality and endurance. I really wanted a modern bulletproof watch for daytoday wearing that had a vintage look, and the speedy fitted. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. The omega speedmaster was famously the only watch flightqualified by nasa for manned space missions in 1965, launched into the atmosphere.
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