Speedmaster

2022 Year in Review: 8 Chronographs Ready for Action

Kicking off our annual tradition of recapping some of the most notable stories and watches from the year, today we’re talking about the watch world’s most common complication (after a simple date aperture, that is), in the chronograph. Equipping sports watches to formal pieces to everything in between, the chronograph is a complication as useful in...

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Dec 21, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

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

Sponsored: Artem Introduces Loop-Less Navy Blue Sailcloth Strap

Australian-based Artem has impressed the market since its initial launch in mid-2021, then causing waves with an appealing and approachable selection of interchangeable straps. What began as the brand’s signature, next-generation rendition of sailcloth straps has since turned into a diverse catalogue of colorful and loop-less designs. For its latest release, the Loop-Less Navy Blue...

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Oct 31, 2022 by WatchTime

Did You Know That: The Difference Between A Modular And Integrated Movement

In this edition of ‘Did You Know That,’ we look at the difference between a modular and integrated movement, each representing one of two different approaches to including a complication in a watch. With a modular movement, an additional complication is built on top of an otherwise stand-alone timekeeping mechanism. By itself, the module cannot...

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Aug 8, 2022 by Martin Green

Meet the “MoonSwatch:” Omega and Swatch Join Forces for a New Collection

It’s an unexpected collaboration, but one to please Omega and Swatch fans, alike. The two Swatch Group brands came together for a very cool take on the Moonwatch and to make this highly sought-after classic accessible to a wider audience. Outer space inspired a new collection of eleven Bioceramic quartz chronographs named after the planets...

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Mar 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Smaller, Colorful, and Very Retro: Omega’s Latest ’57 Speedmaster

Omega’s famous Speedmaster ’57, first introduced in 2013, returns in 2022, now with a Master Chronometer upgrade and slimmer profile. The downsizing to a diameter of 40.5mm and a height of 12.99 mm was made possible thanks to the new Master Chronometer caliber 9906 with manual winding. The new Speedmaster ’57 offers a power reserve...

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Mar 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

321… Liftoff! Omega Unveils 50th Anniversary Speedmaster Moonwatch with Caliber 321

Fifty years ago tonight, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped from the Apollo 11 Module Eagle onto the lunar surface, not only marking “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” but putting the Omega Speedmaster into the annals of history as the first wristwatch worn on the moon. Omega’s year-long celebration of...

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Jul 20, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS:

Omega Teams Up with The Met for a Surprise Speedmaster Release

Happy Speedy Tuesday! Today we’re bringing you somewhat of an unexpected release from Omega. The Swiss brand has partnered up with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a limited-edition take on the Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” that is based on the actual first Omega wristwatch to leave Earth’s atmosphere. The original watch, known...

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Jul 2, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SWATCH GROUP 2019 RELEASE:

Omega Adds Three Gemstone-Enhanced Watches to the Speedmaster Moonphase Family

Alongside the new Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 Limited Edition in stainless steel and the updated Omega Seamaster 300M Chronograph that we covered on Friday, Omega has also released three new versions of the Speedmaster Moonphase that offer a decidedly luxurious take on the classic design through the use of precious metals and gemstones. The new Speedmaster...

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May 21, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS:

Swatch Group 2019 Release: The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition in Stainless Steel

The Swatch Group decided to forgo Baselworld in 2019 and have its 12 exhibiting brands release their latest novelties on their own terms. While we’ve seen a number of releases slowly trickle out over the past six months, it’s all led up to this week for the Swiss conglomerate. WatchTime was one of the select...

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May 17, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

AUCTION PREVIEW:

13 Highlights from Christie’s Current “Falling for Time” Online Watch Sale

Christie’s ongoing series of online watch sales is one of my favorite parts of the auction world. Their watch team is able to consistently curate a terrific balance of vintage and contemporary models at a diverse range of price points; basically, there’s something for everyone. The current “Falling for Time” sale is their largest one...

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Sep 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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