Omega Speedmaster

FEATURE

7 Milestone Omega Watches, from 1892 to Today

In its long history, Omega has contributed numerous important watches and innovations to the world of watchmaking. In this feature, we chronicle seven of the 25 most important watches Omega has ever made, including the Omega Seamaster, the Omega Constellation and the Omega De Ville.

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Jul 12, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

Sponsored: Gerald Charles Introduces Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon

Introducing a new age of technical aestheticism, Gerald Charles debuts its Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon. With a unique design created with the expert oversight of the brand’s creative director, Octavio Garcia, the timepiece is a return to the original Maestro flying tourbillon released in 2005. Taking hints from the brand’s rich history, the new release is...

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Mar 21, 2023 by WatchTime

NEWS

A Monster Launch: Omega’s New Speedy Tuesday 42mm “Ultraman” Limited Edition Sells Out in Under Two Hours

If you weren’t one of the early risers who fired off an order for one on Omega’s Instagram page this morning, you’ve likely already missed out on the latest “Speedy Tuesday” model from the brand’s Speedmaster collection. Officially dubbed the Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition 42mm “Ultraman” and inspired by a historically significant model from 1967,...

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Jul 10, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

QUIZ

Can You Identify Famous Watches By Their Cases?

Can you identify well-known watches just by their components? We've illustrated the cases of five famous watches. Tachymeter scales, slide-rule bezels, and shaped cases can play a prominent role in the design of a watch. Test your watch knowledge and name the watch before clicking through to the next slide showing the watch it belongs to.

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Jul 7, 2018 by WatchTime

From Fratello Watches

Expert Advice: 5 Tips for Buying Vintage Watches

Whether you’re buying out of sentimentality or simply for investment purposes, education is the most important factor when it comes to buying, or collecting, vintage timepieces, says Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer.

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Jul 5, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

Comparative Review: The Modern and Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II

In this Omega watch review, Robert-Jan Broer compares and contrasts the modern Omega Speedmaster Mark II, launched in 2014, with its vintage predecessor from 1969.

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Jun 21, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

For Vintage Watch Fans: 5 Iconic Omega Watches

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer focuses on five iconic Omega watches, including the Omega Speedmaster Professional and Omega Seamaster, which he considers consider most important to the brand or to the world of watches in general.

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Jun 19, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

AUCTION PREVIEW:

Five Lots to Keep an Eye on at Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” Auction on June 13, 2018

Is there such thing as Paul Newman fatigue in the contemporary watch auction sphere? In a little over 24 hours, we’ll once more have a chance to see how far Daytona mania has come in the past few years. Lot #17 in tomorrow night’s Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” auction is a first-rate example of...

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Jun 12, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Blackout: 17 Black-on-Black Watches

Black-on-black watches, read our review of 17 "all-black" watches, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, the Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Blacksteel and the Ulysse Nardin Blacksea.

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Jun 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

EXPERT ADVICE:

5 Tips For Buying a New Watch

From our friends at Fratello Watches: 5 hints and tips for when you are buying a new watch for the first time.

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May 22, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

EXPERT ADVICE:

Which Watch Brands Are Most Likely to Increase in Value?

It's a question watch collectors — especially new ones — always want answered: What watches that tend to increase in value over time? FratelloWatches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer shares his insights and delves into the most collectible watch models from brands like Rolex, Omega, and Audemars Piguet.

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May 21, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

FEATURE:

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: The Omega Seamaster Railmaster

Last year marked the 60th anniversary of Omega’s legendary 1957 Trilogy and to celebrate the special milestone, it released re-issues of the now-iconic Seamaster 300, the Speedmaster, and the Railmaster. Each of these watches was received warmly by the press and enthusiasts, with many selling out from boutiques before even hitting the shelves. Alongside the Trilogy, Omega...

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May 6, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED:

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8

Omega's main focus at this year's Baselworld was on its Seamaster and Seamaster Diver collections, both of which marked major anniversaries. Not to be overlooked, however, is the latest addition to the brand's popular Dark Side of the Moon series commemorating NASA's historic Apollo 8 mission: the new Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8.

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Apr 24, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Omega Speedmaster CK 2998 Limited Edition

On the heels of its new releases at Baselworld 2018, Omega is launching a new version of the historically inspired Speedmaster CK 2998 model that made its original debut in 2016. Based on a model that hit the market in 1959, and featuring a new color scheme and new pulsometer bezel that distinguishes it from its recent predecessor, this year's CK 2998 is this week's Watch to Watch.

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Apr 5, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH TO WATCH

Omega Speedmaster Returns to its Racing Roots With “Porsche Club of America” Limited Edition

Years before it rocketed into space to earn its place in timepiece history as the first watch worn on the moon, the Omega Speedmaster was engineered for more terrestrial pursuits, specifically as an instrument to time automobile races. With the new Speedmaster Porsche Club of America Limited Edition, the Speedy revisits its motor racing history while adding a few distinctly modern elements.

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Dec 12, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Speedmaster 60th Anniversary Edition

This week, we come to the last and arguably the most famous of Omega’s 60th Anniversary Trilogy, the Speedmaster. This newest piece, like the Railmaster and Seamaster anniversary models released alongside it, is a vintage re-issue of the very first Speedmaster that came to market in 1957, a full 12 years prior to the "Moonwatch" touching lunar ground in 1969.

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Dec 10, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Seamaster 300 60th Anniversary Edition

About a month ago, we covered the Omega Railmaster vintage re-edition released to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the original piece. But before 2017 is up, I thought it would be appropriate to train our “Vintage Eye” on the Railmaster’s two significantly more famous sister watches from the 1957 Trilogy, starting with the Seamaster 300....

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Nov 19, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 6: 2011-2017

In the final chapter in our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we present the thirteen most noteworthy Speedmasters from 2010 to today, including the recently launched special edition for #SpeedyTuesday, the Speedmaster 38mm, and the Speedmaster Racing.

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Oct 24, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Omega Railmaster 60th Anniversary Master Chronometer 38mm

This week on “Vintage Eye,” we’re bringing our focus to the third musketeer of Omega’s iconic “Class of ‘57” trio: we've already covered the Seamaster 300 and the Speedmaster; this time around we turn our attention to the Railmaster.

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Oct 22, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 5: 2000 – 2010

In the fifth chapter in our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we present the 13 most noteworthy Speedmasters from the early 2000s, including the famous Snoopy Speedmaster and a collectible model with a dial and subdials made from slices of meteorite.

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Oct 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 4: The 1990s

In this fourth chapter in our series on the 60th anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we present the eleven most noteworthy Speedmasters from the 1990s, including the first COSC-certified manual-wound Speedmaster and the Omega Speedmaster 40th Anniversary.

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Oct 10, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

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