Omega is one of the foundations of the watch industry. This manifests in how intertwined the brand is with events that shaped human history. Since 1932, it has become the Olympic games’ official timekeeper; it has also appeared several times in James Bond’s wristwatch, and among its most famous feats is being the first timepiece to be worn on the moon in 1969.
Omega Speedmaster, also known as the “Space/NASA watch,” has been one of Omega’s most iconic series. Rightfully so, it is a watch that has perfected accuracy. It is definitely a dream watch for most watch collectors and fashion enthusiasts not just because of its rich history but also because of how luxurious it looks and, of course, its unmatched quality.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Chronograph 39.7 mm Manual-winding Black Dial Stainless Steel Men’s Watch
First on this list is leather Omega Speedmaster leather beauty released in 2012. It has a round case made from stainless steel framed by a thin black bezel. The case measures 39.7mm in diameter, 14mm in height, and has a lug width of 19mm. It has a scratch-proof sapphire crystal and a solid back. Its band is calfskin leather colored in a rich and classy brown shade.
The dial is colored in black with a matte finish. The indexes come in the shape of white sticks, while the hands are in silver-tone shaped like swords. It has three subdials on the bottom half of the round dial. The movement is manually operated by Omega Calibre 1861 with a 48-hour reserve. It also has a water-resistant feature that can work perfectly 50m deep underwater.
Omega Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Chronograph 45 mm Quartz Blue Dial Titanium Men’s Watch
Second, on the list is this 2015 fun sportier watch that has a color scheme capable of calling everyone’s attention. This timepiece’s round case is made from titanium, measuring 45mm in diameter with a lug width of 20mm. It has a thick bezel colored in blue. It has a sapphire crystal and a solid back. The band is made from nylon in blue and yellow-green.
The dial is colored in black, framed by a dark blue, a lighter shade of blue, and yellow-green to match the nylon band’s color palette. It has stick indexes in white and sword-shaped hands in silver-tone except for the second hand, colored in yellow-green. Its movement is in quartz operated by Calibre 5619. It has an additional 30m water-resistant feature.
Omega Speedmaster ’57 Co-Axial Chronograph 41.5 mm Automatic Black Dial Steel Men’s Watch
This watch is one of the leather watches you can sport in rugged activities, precisely because of its unique sportier case. The round case is made from stainless steel, measuring 41.5mm in diameter, 16.5mm in height, and a lug width of 20mm. It has a sapphire crystal and a transparent back. Its band is made from leather colored in caramel brown.
The dial is in black with stick indexes in gold and arrow-shaped hands in silver-tone. It has two subdials placed on the left and right sides of the hands. It also has a date window situated on the bottom part of the watch just above the 6th-hour marker. The automatic movement of the watch has a 60-hour reserve. It also has a 100m water-resistance feature.
Omega Speedmaster ’57 Co-Axial Chronograph 41.5 mm Automatic Silver Dial Yellow Gold Men’s Watch
If you want a luxury watch that is flashy and eye-catching, this is definitely the watch for you. This Stainless steel and yellow gold material from case to band watch was released in 2013. It has a round case measuring 41.5mm in diameter, 16.5mm in height with a lug width of 20mm. It has a sapphire crystal known for its scratch-proof feature and a transparent back.
The dial is colored in silver with a luminescent finish. It has yellow gold stick indexes with the same yellow-gold material and color with the skeleton hands. It has two subdials on either side of the hands and a date window below it. The movement of this timepiece is an automatic type with a 60-hour reserve. Finally, it has an additional 100m water-resistance feature.
Takeaway
Omega is known to be a brand with an incredible drive for perfection. Because of this, the whole watch industry was able to benefit from its innovations that have provided the blueprint to other brands. If you are to invest your money in a brand, make sure that you choose the one that both has aesthetic and quality: Omega Speedmaster is the best way to go.