OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Ultraman Watch 311.12.42.30.01.001

The OMEGA “Speedy Tuesday” Speedmaster Moonwatch Ultraman (Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001) represents one of modern Speedmaster collecting’s most coveted limited editions, celebrating the unexpected connection between OMEGA and the 1971 Japanese TV series “Return of Ultraman.” Limited to 2,012 pieces and sold exclusively through Instagram, this sold out in under two hours, creating unprecedented demand and instant classic status.

At 42mm with classic Moonwatch proportions, this houses the legendary Calibre 1861 manual-winding movement that descends directly from the space-qualified chronographs worn to the moon. The distinctive orange chronograph hand references Ultraman’s suit colours whilst the first three minutes rendered orange on the 30-minute subdial honours the hero’s Earth time limit.

The hidden UV-reactive Ultraman silhouette at 9 o’clock remains invisible under normal lighting but reveals the character’s profile under ultraviolet light, creating magical discovery moments. The “tachymètre” spelling with grave accent adds international sophistication whilst maintaining authentic vintage character through hesalite crystal.

The iconic black and orange NATO strap has achieved its own collector status, creating immediate visual recognition whilst providing practical durability. The 48-hour power reserve and manual winding operation maintain the simplicity that originally attracted NASA whilst eliminating automatic system complexity.

This Speedmaster Ultraman suits collectors seeking the most coveted modern limited edition with genuine scarcity and compelling backstory. The unexpected connection between Swiss horology and Japanese pop culture created a collecting phenomenon that elevated this beyond typical limited editions into investment-grade modern classic territory.