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The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional represents one of the world’s most iconic timepieces, having been part of all six lunar landings and earning its legendary status as the only watch qualified by NASA for human spaceflight. This 42mm chronograph embodies OMEGA’s adventurous pioneering spirit through its connection to humanity’s greatest exploration achievement. Inspired by the 4th generation Speedmaster style worn on the moon, this contemporary interpretation maintains the asymmetrical case, black step dial, and famous dot over 90 on the anodised aluminium bezel ring that define Moonwatch authenticity.
Powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 with 50-hour power reserve, this manual-winding chronograph delivers exceptional precision and magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss. The hesalite crystal on the front and embossed Seahorse medallion on the caseback honour the original specification worn during Apollo missions, while the METAS Master Chronometer certification ensures the movement meets contemporary performance standards. Presented on a brushed five-arched-links-per-row stainless steel bracelet, this Moonwatch continues the tradition of creating professional chronographs capable of performing in the most extreme environments.
Condition: Unworn pre-owned condition
Includes: Complete box set
Warranty: Valid until 2030
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The Speedmaster Moonwatch’s legendary status derives from its participation in all six lunar landings between 1969 and 1972, making it the only watch qualified by NASA for extravehicular activity and earning the designation “Moonwatch.” When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took humanity’s first steps on the lunar surface on July 21st, 1969, they wore Speedmaster chronographs that had survived NASA’s rigorous testing protocol including extreme temperatures, pressure variations, acceleration forces, and vacuum conditions that destroyed competing timepieces.
The Speedmaster’s space heritage extends beyond the Moon, it has been part of every crewed NASA mission since 1965 and proved its worth during the Apollo 13 emergency when astronauts used the Speedmaster chronograph to time critical engine burns that brought them safely home. This impressive history represents OMEGA’s adventurous pioneering spirit and commitment to creating instruments capable of performing when human lives depend on absolute reliability. The contemporary Moonwatch honours this heritage while incorporating Master Chronometer certification that ensures the timepiece meets modern performance standards.
Hesalite crystal represents the original specification worn during Apollo lunar missions, chosen by NASA for its superior shatter resistance compared to sapphire alternatives. When subjected to impact or extreme temperature variations, hesalite develops surface cracks rather than fragmenting into dangerous shards that could float in zero gravity environments and compromise spacecraft systems or astronaut safety. This practical consideration proved crucial for NASA qualification, where functional reliability superseded aesthetic preferences.
Hesalite offers additional advantages including superior scratch resistance to small impacts and the ability to polish minor scratches using simple compounds, maintaining crystal clarity throughout decades of use. The material’s optical properties create distinctive warmth compared to sapphire’s clinical clarity, while the OMEGA logo embossed in the centre authenticates genuine Moonwatch heritage. Modern collectors seeking authentic connection to lunar landing history specifically choose hesalite variants, valuing historical accuracy over contemporary sapphire preferences that characterise other Speedmaster models.
The manual-winding Calibre 3861 maintains direct connection to the original Speedmaster worn on the Moon, where automatic winding mechanisms would have proven problematic in zero gravity environments lacking consistent movement patterns required for rotor-based systems. Manual winding also eliminates rotor weight and complexity, creating thinner, more elegant movement architecture visible through exhibition casebacks. The winding ritual connects owners to traditional watchmaking while ensuring intimate understanding of power reserve status through resistance felt during daily winding.
Manual movements offer transparency, owners know exactly when winding is required rather than relying on automatic systems that might fail to maintain adequate reserve during periods of insufficient motion. The 50-hour power reserve provides practical weekend coverage while the manual-winding process takes mere seconds each morning, creating meditative routine that many enthusiasts prefer over automatic convenience. For Moonwatch collectors, manual winding represents authentic connection to NASA-qualified specification, maintaining historical accuracy that defines the timepiece’s legendary status.
The famous dot over 90 on the tachymeter bezel represents one of Speedmaster’s most distinctive design signatures, appearing on the 4th generation model worn during Apollo missions and maintained across subsequent generations. This detail originated from practical necessity, the dot indicated the bezel’s 90 position for speed calculations while the “DOT OVER 90” marking became shorthand among collectors for authentic Moonwatch specification. The detail’s continuation demonstrates OMEGA’s commitment to preserving heritage elements that define Moonwatch authenticity.
Beyond functional purpose, the dot over 90 serves as visual authentication for knowledgeable collectors who recognise this subtle detail as hallmark of genuine Moonwatch heritage. OMEGA’s special anodisation process creates aluminium bezel rings nearly double the hardness of regular versions, ensuring the dot and surrounding tachymeter markings resist wear even after decades of use. This seemingly minor detail embodies the philosophy that authentic heritage timepieces require absolute fidelity to historical specifications rather than modernisation that might compromise collector appeal.
Master Chronometer certification ensures the Calibre 3861 meets contemporary performance standards including magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss, crucial for modern environments filled with electronic devices generating magnetic fields that would stop conventional movements. The METAS testing protocol validates the complete assembled watch rather than just the movement, ensuring the Moonwatch delivers reliable precision in real-world conditions. The free-sprung balance with silicon balance spring provides enhanced accuracy and shock resistance compared to earlier calibres.
This certification represents thoughtful evolution, maintaining Moonwatch heritage aesthetic while incorporating technical improvements that enhance daily usability without compromising historical authenticity. The Co-Axial escapement reduces friction for superior long-term accuracy and extended service intervals, while the rhodium-plated finish with straight Geneva waves demonstrates finishing quality appropriate to the Speedmaster’s legendary status. Master Chronometer certification ensures contemporary Moonwatch owners receive genuine professional-grade chronograph performance worthy of the timepiece’s space exploration heritage.
The Speedmaster Moonwatch transcends its lunar landing heritage to represent humanity’s greatest exploration achievement and the spirit of pushing beyond known boundaries. The timepiece serves as tangible connection to historic moment when humans first walked on another celestial body, creating emotional resonance that extends beyond typical luxury watch appeal. The Moonwatch’s participation in every crewed NASA mission since 1965 demonstrates continuing relevance in contemporary space exploration including International Space Station operations.
The design’s timeless aesthetic ensures the Moonwatch appears neither dated nor overly contemporary, maintaining relevance across generations of collectors and enthusiasts. OMEGA’s commitment to preserving authentic Moonwatch specification while incorporating technical improvements like Master Chronometer certification demonstrates understanding that legendary timepieces require both historical fidelity and functional excellence. The Speedmaster represents investment in horological history, space exploration heritage, and mechanical craftsmanship that maintains value and significance regardless of changing fashion trends or technological developments.
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