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On 1st march 1965, omegas speedmaster chronograph was flightqualified by nasa for all manned space missions. His hair is closely cropped, his left arm is raised across his chest, and on his wrist is a watch, with a black strap, black dial, and white hands. Omega speedmaster moon auto titanium mens strap watch date 311. Discover the speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm watch 311. In 1998, omega debuted one of the most polarizing variations of the speedmaster, a multifunction quartz watch called the x33. While it is true that the having of some sort of heritage is vastly overplayed in watches, but romance or no, the omega speedmaster moonwatch is the quintessential mans watch. We have chosen a cool late 60s vintage speedster professional to showcase a selection of our 20mm straps in speedy mode. Since the initial launch of the omega speedmaster, there have been a wide variety of other chronograph innovations that formed part of the omega speedmaster name, which well take a look at along with the factors that influence their worth the most famous of these chronographs is the. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
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The speedmaster ck2998 a homage to the original model. It has been to the moon and back and been instrumental in saving the lives of men trapped millions of miles from earth. 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. Enjoy these authentic and reliable timepieces as well the impeccable omega service for your online purchase. Replica omega speedmaster dark side of the moon black dial stick markers 311.
Powering this stainless steel model is the famous calibre 321, the driving force behind the chronographs extraordinary space history. However, today the speedmaster is so much more than just the socalled moonwatch. 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. Nowadays, the omega speedmaster collection is comprised of a few different versions.
Since then, the model has become the official watch o. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch home facebook. The modern lineup continues omegas tradition of producing speedmasters with sturdiness in mind, so that they can truly be worn anywhere by a man who wants to be able to reliably track the time. The watch is made of stainless steel with hesalite crystal and a stainless steel strap. Discover the omega speedmaster moonwatch calibre 321.
The 21st of july, the exact anniversary of the moon landing was only a couple of months ago, along with a huge selection of new straps to hit the site. Take advantage of the full, certified omega experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece. From novices to pros of all types of sports, omega has always been there to provide the muchneeded support. Buy omega speedmaster moonwatch pitch black ceramic on leather strap ref 311. The x33 showcases the brands efforts to launch the speedmaster into a more modern era, yet diehard fans of the speedmaster collection found the x33 to be too much of an extreme departure from the previous versions. Omega speedmaster pictures download free images on unsplash. Omega speedmaster moonwatch coaxial chronograph dark side of the moon. Omega speedmaster watches popular used omega speedmaster watches the speedmaster garnered its iconic nickname, the moonwatch, after making history in 1969. Its easy to see why it has an unfavorable reputation, but not for the reasons that youd think. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570.
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 was worn during the first american spacewalk as part of nasas gemini 4 mission and was the first watch worn by an astronaut walking on the moon during the apollo 11 mission. Replica omega speedmaster blue dial rubber strap 40mm 326. The black dial, minute numbering, and red accents give it a race inspired look. Legendary speedmaster bracelet with pushbutton release. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, novi sad, serbia. Discover the elegant style of the speedmaster moonwatch steel watch ref. The omega speedmaster professional reference number 311. Manualwind first man on the moon watch with the legendary caliber 1861 engine inside. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a timepiece associated with quality and endurance. I still dont know if itll fit and which one i prefer then go and try some of them on. Wearing the nasa velcro strap with omega speedmaster. Powered by the reborn calibre 321, omega s speedmaster moonwatch in stainless steel is a watch steeped in space history. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957.
So when i want to get into a like a nasa astronaut mood, i choose the vintage 1970s 1171 bracelet or the omega matte leather rallye strap which has that toolblack vibe without being, you know, a piece of velcro. It looks like a well padded strap, but cant seem to find information on the thickness, thanks. The oem brown leather strap looks great, just wondering how thick is it at the lug end. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name. 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. 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. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch. Powered by the reborn calibre 321, omegas speedmaster moonwatch in stainless steel is a watch steeped in space history. Discover all the watches of the speedmaster moonwatch collection and buy your favorite watch online on the official omega website. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for.
The diameter of the speedmaster reduced without the crown and pushers is 38 mm and the lug to lug is 45 mm. Omegas speedmaster line of watches debuted in 1957, and is rich in history. This is a quick video of my omega speedmaster professional and a swap out of the bracelet for a black, nato strap from maratac. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches. Every watch enthusiast knows the omega speedmaster. Moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm omega watches. Speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition. That year, buzz aldrin became the second man to set foot on the moon, wearing none other than the speedmaster. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch hesalite strap. The speedmaster ck2998, based on one the the earlier references in the speedmaster family.
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