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When Heritage Meets Evolution: Comparing the FOiS and the White-Dial Speedmaster

By Brent Robillard If you are a frequent reader of this website, then you may be familiar with my personal dilemma when it comes to to the FOiS and the white dial Speedmaster. Last month, I catalogued my thoughts on the white Speedy—a watch I expected to admire, but not necessarily love. Instead, its crisp contrast, confident presence, and modern movement made it one of … Continue reading When Heritage Meets Evolution: Comparing the FOiS and the White-Dial Speedmaster

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When the Moon Turns White: My Journey with Omega’s White Dial Speedmaster

By Brent Robillard I thought I had my mind made up. When Omega dropped the 2nd Generation First Omega in Space last October, I was convinced it was the brand’s best release of 2024. Everything about it seemed to land just right—the balanced 39.7mm case, the straight lugs, the cleaner dial layout sans crown guards. A faithful nod to the CK2998 lineage that first rode … Continue reading When the Moon Turns White: My Journey with Omega’s White Dial Speedmaster

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The OMEGA Speedmaster: A Chronological Journey Through Icons and Oddities

by Brent Robillard Speedy Tuesday The OMEGA Speedmaster is a watch that hardly needs an introduction—but it absolutely deserves a proper story. Born in the mid-century boom of motorsport and matured in the stark silence of space, the Speedmaster has carved out a legacy that’s equal parts high-precision tool and cultural touchstone. And while its “Moonwatch” fame tends to dominate the conversation, the Speedmaster family … Continue reading The OMEGA Speedmaster: A Chronological Journey Through Icons and Oddities

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