Jul 09, 2015 the idea of wearing the 42mm speedmaster on leather is a good one, i was torn between speedy sizes reduced, racing, professional and fois on my pretty round 7 18 inch wrist and after a few visits to the ad and flips ended up at least for now with a 42mm speedy. Prices for omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches. 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 proffesional chronograph 42 mm. 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. The omega speedmaster professional with the reference number 311. Every watch enthusiast knows the omega speedmaster. Ultimate guide to omega speedmaster sizes wahawatches. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional 42 mm stainless steel. Sold 2017 omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 311. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch features a black dial covered by a scratchresistant sapphire crystal and graced by a small seconds subdial, 30minute recorder and 12hour recorder along with a central chronograph hand. Unfollow omega speedmaster professional to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For more on speedmasters, learn about the watch that saved. Omega speedmaster moonwatch wristwatches for sale ebay.
What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm mens watch, model 311. Actual closest speedmaster to the original moonwatch. The ck2915 also known as the broad arrow, is a holy grail watch. Omega speedmaster professional moon watch black dial mens watch 311. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Omega speedmaster chronograph date og day samt michael schumacher urn og speedmaster moon urena. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on. 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.
Vintage 1960 omega straight lug speedmaster 29982 with tropical dial. The new sports and racing chronograph was a welcome addition to omegas growing line of watches. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch home facebook. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch mens watch 311. The astronauts kept pushing for something like an official watch that could be worn during space missions. Jan 14, 2016 unboxing of the legendary omega speedmaster professional moonwatch. Watch is in beautiful condition, sets, winds, and runs perfect. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. Since then it is an absolute classic and highly appreciated by fans all over the world. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional 42 mm 311. Most fans associate this omega watch with the first moon landing in july 1969. Longines wittnauer had a crystal blowout during both the high and low pressure tests. A watch needed to be selected from the trio, and fast.
Omega speedmaster history part 1 the early premoons. It houses a caliber 9300 coaxial chronograph made inhouse, movements, with a cosc chronometer certifications, and it is considered one of the most beautiful of any swiss inhouse movements ever to be used and released in mass production. Preowned and used omega speedmaster watches crown and. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a timepiece associated with quality and endurance. Today, the omega professional watch continues to be a trusted source for timekeeping, and for good reason. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name.
Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. Space exploration and moonwatch story the source of many a myth and legend. The speedmaster only drew the attention of nasa in 1962. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new. The stainless steel case is 45mm and water resistant to 100m 330ft. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Since its inception in 1957, the speedmaster has been a centrepiece of the omega collection and a favourite among enthusiastic watch connoisseurs worldwide. It also wears on leather very well if youre not into steel bracelets as much. Online since 1999 the most trusted name in luxury watches. This model was launched in 20 and was designed with a modern movement. For well over half a century, the omega speedmaster has witnessed events that have tested the limits of physical endurance and. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional 42 mm stainless.
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. Speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm. This material is much more scratch resistant than hesalite, though it is also significantly more expensive to replace should the need arise. The top five omega speedmaster models out there right now. Find used omega speedmaster professional moonwatch on. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, novi sad, serbia. Wally schirra but also gordon cooper on mercury 9 one of the first american astronauts, wore its own omega speedmaster ck2998 on a mercury flight, october 3rd, 1962. Its also a great watch to wear on a nato and i think it would look at home on almost anything except maybe rubber.
The omega speedmaster professional suffered only a timing. The speedmaster was part of the iconic 1957 trilogy. It is, without doubt, one of the greatest watches ever. The actual closest is the omega speedmaster professional 311. Take advantage of the full, certified omega experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm prestigetime. It has a black dial, hesalite crystal, and tachymeter scale on the stainless steel bezel.
This was a private purchase and had nothing to do with nasa. Shop for omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 42mm watch from prestige time at. The speedmaster is a great watch to have an assortment of straps for. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch mens watch item no. Rolexs daytona faltered during the humidity test and the high pressure test. Preowned omega speedmaster professional moonwatch buy a.
Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42mm mens watch 311. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 15 ltd edition moon watch 3366. New listing omega vintage speedmaster professional moon manual steel mens watch 145. In 1998, omega debuted one of the most polarizing variations of the speedmaster, a multifunction quartz watch called the x. Omega speedmaster all prices for omega speedmaster. If you think thats too small, youll have to settle for a speedy with a manual movement. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch unboxing shot on. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. Of particular interest to me 2 are tropicalbrown dial 105. Montres omega speedmaster doccasion collector square. Since then, this watch has been on all six lunar missions and is the only watch certified by nasa for use on spacewalks. The diameter of the speedmaster reduced without the crown and pushers is 38 mm and the lug to lug is 45 mm. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on a matching bracelet. April 30, 2020 omega speedmaster moonwatch professional watch 311.
A s far as nasa was concerned, the race was well and truly on. The model went down in history when it became the first watch worn on the face of the moon. New omega speedmaster mens chronograph first man on moon watch, manual winding, black leather strap with pattern, model 311. Diving into the world of the speedmaster is to meet fanaticism on an epic level.
Whether you are searching for the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, the omega speedmaster. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a historical, significant piece of horology and nasa spacemoon exploration that you can wear on your wrist. However, today the speedmaster is so much more than just the socalled moonwatch. Discover the elegant style of the speedmaster moonwatch steel watch ref. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, space race page 2.
The first speedmaster was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph in 1957 and is pretty much the same speedmaster as we know it today. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is also available in ceramic or gold. At first, i believed this to be merely carefully cultured marketing by omega, a branding exercise. The pulsar pt3609x1 is an affordable omega speedmaster homage. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch unboxing youtube. Ck29 omega seamaster 300, ck2914 omega railmaster and ck2915 omega speedmaster. The age of the omega speedmaster moonwatch and the dawn of the professional the apollo program was an 11 year project culminating with apollo 17 in december 1972.
In 1969 the iconic watch travelled as the first and so far, only watch to the moon, worn by buzz aldrin. I still dont know if itll fit and which one i prefer then go and try some of them on. Omegas speedmaster professional is a variation of the classic speedmaster that received nasas official stamp of approval for space missions. Included in the sale are the watch head, brand new unused omega black nato strap, omega pictogram card, jomashop warranty card under warranty until 05232021, and the original bill of. The omega speedmaster moonwatch is renowned for its elegant design and precise craftsmanship. The omega speedmaster is the watch that survived gruelling nasa testing, was blasted to the moon in 1969 aboard apollo xi, played a component part in rescuing the apollo xiii team and is still used by nasa astronauts to this day in omega speedmaster x33 form. Omega speedmaster watches new listings under aed75,000 newunworn preowned. Speedmaster professional moonwatch 17 speedmaster professional moonwatch moonphase 71 speedmaster racing 6 speedmaster reduced 268 speedmaster skywalker x33 5 speedmaster spacemaster z33 8 no results found. For sale is my omega speedmaster professional moon watch, bought new from jomashop 05232017. 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 the first model to feature the brands now iconic tripleregister dial. Omega speedmaster professional chronograph moon watch.
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