Omega Speedmaster

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

Showing at WatchTime New York 2017: Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer

Omega’s year-long celebration of its iconic Speedmaster’s 60th anniversary, which began at Baselworld 2017, continues next week at WatchTime New York, America’s largest luxury watch event, as the brand presents, among other new models for 2017, its Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer. The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer is the latest Speedmaster to meet the criteria...

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Oct 5, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 3: The 1980s

In the third chapter in our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we present the five most noteworthy Speedmasters from the 1980s, including such Reagan-era milestone pieces as the first Omega watch with an exhibition caseback and the first Speedy with a moon-phase.

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Oct 3, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 2: The 1970s

In this second installment of our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we explore some of the notable Speedmasters from the 1970s, including such milestone pieces as the first electronic Speedy and the watch worn on the famous Apollo-Soyuz space mission.

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Sep 26, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

TIMEPIECE TIMELINE

Six Decades of Omega Speedmaster, Part 1: 1957 – 1969

One of this year's biggest watch-world stories is the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster. In this series of feature articles, we explore some of the collection's milestones, decade by decade. This week, we look at models starting with the very first Speedmaster in 1957, up to the legendary Mark II and Alaska I prototype from 1969.

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Sep 19, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Fratello Watches

Fratello Classics: Top 5 Gold Watches

You may have noticed that a lot of the “Fratello” articles from WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer focus mainly on watches with stainless steel or titanium cases – and a select few with more exotic case materials such as forged carbon and bronze — and that Fratello Watches rarely covers gold watches. Not only can gold...

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Sep 6, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

My 7 Most Iconic Chronograph Watches; What are Yours?

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer offers up a personal list of Seven Iconic Chronograph Watches, including the TAG Heuer Carrera and the Rolex Daytona.

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Aug 29, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

WATCH QUIZ

Chronograph Queries: Test your Knowledge of Column Wheels, Cams, and Chrono-Movement Clones

The chronograph function may be the most popular among watch enthusiasts. You've probably heard of regular chronographs, flyback chronographs, rattrapante chronographs, even chronographs with foudroyantes — but could you explain what the differences are between them, how they work, who invented them? Take our 15-question chronograph quiz and find out for sure.

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Jul 29, 2017 by WatchTime

From Fratellowatches

Top 5 Moon-Phase Watches

WatchTime contributor showcases five moon-phase watches, with models from Arnold & Son, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe and others.

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Jul 18, 2017 by Robert-Jan Broer

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Bulova Moon Watch

One of the more interesting historically inspired watches of the past few years has been the Bulova Moon Watch — a vintage re-creation of a 1971 Bulova prototype worn by astronaut Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 space mission. We compare and contrast the vintage piece and the modern one.

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May 28, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Military Time: 10 Watches With NATO Straps

WatchTime contributor Alexander Linz showcases 10 watches with NATO straps, from brands like Tudor, Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton, and others.

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May 26, 2017 by Alexander Linz

ON SALE NOW

WatchTime’s May-June Issue Features New Design, Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Test

The May-June 2017 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also available in our online shop), sporting a spiffy new design layout for the magazine and featuring a test of the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase and a special section devoted to the watches of the 2017 SIHH watch salon. Read on for highlights from the issue...

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May 16, 2017 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2017:

The Class of ’57: Omega’s 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions

Sixty years ago, in 1957, Omega released three wristwatches that have become collectors' classics — the Speedmaster, the Seamaster 300, and the Railmaster. At this year's Baselworld, the brand pays tribute to all three with special anniversary editions in the 1957 Trilogy.

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Mar 23, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

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