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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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Back to the Future with the First Omega in Space

Co-Axial Master Chronometer “FOiS” Speedmaster Today, OMEGA released three new iterations of its emblematic Speedmaster, the ‘First OMEGA in Space”—now featuring a contemporary Co-Axial Master Chronometer. Still sporting plenty of its vintage cues, the new watch combines heritage detail with METAS certification. Advertisement Originally released in 1959 as part of the 2nd generation of Speedmaster, the now famous CK 2998 is joined by the 310.30.40.50.06.001, … Continue reading Back to the Future with the First Omega in Space

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Other Watchy Bits: Omega’s Silver Snoopy

Omega watches have been on the wrists of astronauts and engineers since they qualified for space missions back in 1965 and would later be the first watch on the moon in July of 1969. There are many variations of the Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch,” but one version less often discussed is the Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy.”
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