It has been to the moon and back and been instrumental in saving the lives of men trapped millions of miles from earth. The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry i blame those kids at, with their speedy tuesday presentations for corrupting my latest watch scheme. So what makes the omega speedmaster professional such a legend. I know its rated for 5 bar and i certainly dont plan on swimming with this watch, but when it comes to washing dishes, bathing the kids or taking a. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Hi, am concidering to buy a omega speedmaster but heard it has problems with water, that you should never take it into the shower, that you shouldnt take it for a swim and one person said he couldnt even wash his hands without having a mild panic attack, is this true or should i not worry about it. Omega speedmaster calibre 18611863 video manual youtube. Bulova mens designer chronograph watch stainless steel bracelet black dial lunar pilot wrist watch 96b258. This article should shed some light on the subject. When we go in holiday i always wore my rolex and never took it off till we got home again.
Im tempted to take it out and test it once more, but i dont want to push my luck. Omega is proud to introduce its series of video manuals simple but detailed user guides that illustrate the functions of the seamaster. Aug 20, 2015 omega speedmaster first omega in space use alpha hands instead of baton, and there is no crown guard unlike in the professional series. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on. The fact that your watch or watch manual indicates it has a water resistance of 30m 3atm or even 50m5atm does not mean you can dive respectively 30 or 50 meters deep with it. At jomashop, were committed to helping our staff and customers that we serve in these uncertain times. Part of all 6 manned lunar missions from the united states, the omega speedmaster is an icon by itself. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for.
Mar 10, 2016 just wanted to make an awesome commercial for one of the greatest watches ever made the omega speedmaster. Inspired by a historically important model worn in space on october 3, 1962, by astronaut walter schirra, this is the speedmaster as many of us know and love it. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957.
The speedmaster has also demonstrated more than enough water resistance to function perfectly well in very humid conditions more on this below. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch features a black dial covered by a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and graced by a small seconds subdial, 30minute recorder and 12hour recorder along with a central chronograph hand. 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. While our online ordering system is new, wed still love to talk to you as we always have in the past to give you the personal attention youve come to expect from feldmar watch company. All of the sudden an agent of a worldwide organization bent on my financial. Own a piece of history and add flare to your watch collection with the stainless steel omega speedmaster professional watch.
It was the last speedmaster model to be fitted with the renowned caliber 321 and is set apart from its predecessors by its sp sp for special poussoirs or special pushers that increased water resistance. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch features a black dial covered by a scratchresistant sapphire crystal and graced by a small seconds. Omega speedmaster professional moon chronograph mens 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.
Functions chronograph, tachymeter, hour, minute, second. Innovative uses of ceramics and precious metals are important parts of the omega story. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. 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. Download payment methods after your payment has been approved, your watch will be shipped via dhl. By now, most watch aficionados know that the speedmaster was worn on the moon, but most dont know the details behind the. Omega speedmaster moonwatch black watch o313423001002. The international organization for standardization issued a standard for water. Real world water resistance speedmaster omega forums. The omega speedmaster moonwatch is renowned for its elegant design and precise craftsmanship.
Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 35th anniversary limited edition panda. A week on the wrist the omega speedmaster first omega in space. Moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm omega watches. Once again in a turn fitting of an ian flemming novel, i found myself in london on a dreary, dark, cold day minding my own business. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch moonphase chrono24. Take advantage of the full, certified omega experience for your online purchase and enjoy the performances and authentic style of this timepiece. If youre interested in this chronograph with a moon phase display, be prepared to spend about 8,000 usd for a mintcondition timepiece or 7,000 usd for a preowned example. The speedmaster is a great watch to have an assortment of straps for. Omega speedmaster, buy moonwatch professional watches. Omega a fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph. It is reliable, timeless, and as of june 1969 the first watch to be worn on the moon hence its name. Now omega says the speedmaster is waterproof to 50m, but everywhere i look people say dont. Great prices for omega speedmaster professional moonwatch moonphase on.
Brand new omega speedmaster moonwatch coaxial chronograph 44. A chronograph, or a watch with stop watch functionality, whether it be from omega, heuer, rolex, vacheron, or patek philippe, would be a purposebuilt. Buy omega mens 31423001005 speedmaster analog display mechanical hand wind silver with black dial watch and other wrist watches at. Hello, has anyone tried to swim with speedmasters 50 meters water resistance. Im certain that a well maintained 50m wr speedmaster can go swimming and snorkeling just fine. Additional info comes with a moonwatch presentation box which contains a nato strap, velcro strap, a tool to change the bracelet and a book on the speedmaster. Would be very interesting for me as i am going to buy one but not sure omega speedmaster water resistance.
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. If you are a fan of this complication and i am, the speedmaster moonphase is a dangerous watch to put on your list. Now omega says the speedmaster is waterproof to 50m, but everywhere i look people say dont swim with it on or it will leak. Discover the elegant style of the speedmaster moonwatch steel watch ref. This watch was the official watch of the apollo 11 mission where astronauts first. Omega watch discussions modern omega watches speedmaster water resistance dombo63 sep 6, 2015. Water resistance is a bit more complex than that, unfortunately. Omega claims the accuracy at one adjustment per ten years for the complication. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch moonphase. Omega speedmaster moonwatch coaxial chronograph 44. Speedmasters water resistance it can handle it, but you have to be sure everything is tip top on a very regular basis. The very first thing that one must understand about the speedmaster is that in 1957 when it was launched, chronographs made up a very, very small percentage of watch sales for all brands. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. With creative use of materials and creation of new alloys that enhance the aesthetic appeal of the watches and improve their quality.
Watch band strap deployment fold buckle fits for omega. Aug 18, 2016 omega has built its reputation on revolutionary watch movements. Spent most of the time sailing and swimming with other clubmedders and while waiting for a hobie cat to come in i noticed the chap next to me, harnessed and lifejacketed awaiting his. Better known as the blue side of the moon, this omega speedmaster moonwatch depicts the darkness of sky. When wearing an omega speedmaster professional, you enjoy a timepiece associated with quality and endurance. This omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is also available in ceramic or gold. Speedmaster s water resistance it can handle it, but you have to be sure everything is tip top on a very regular basis. It also wears on leather very well if youre not into steel bracelets as much. 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. The first speedmaster with moon phases, a holy grail watch, only 0 pieces made. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Analog dial, quartz movement depthmaster watches for men collection. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm omega.
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