£5,850.00
In stock
The OMEGA Speedmaster Racing Chronograph represents the pinnacle of modern chronograph engineering, combining exceptional precision with a design that pays homage to the brand’s motorsport heritage. With its 44.25mm stainless steel case and striking black ceramic bezel featuring a Liquidmetal™ tachymeter scale, the watch captures the essence of high-performance automotive design. The distinctive racing-style minute track and carefully crafted dial elements tell a story of speed, precision, and technical excellence.
At the heart of this exceptional timepiece beats the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9900 movement, a triumph of mechanical engineering that sets new standards in watchmaking precision. Certified by METAS at the industry’s highest level, the movement offers remarkable magnetic resistance up to 15,000 gauss, featuring a silicon balance spring and two barrels mounted in series. The central hour, minute, and chronograph seconds hands, complemented by rhodium-plated finishing with Geneva waves, demonstrate OMEGA’s commitment to both technical and aesthetic excellence.
Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition
Includes: Original box and papers
Warranty: Valid until 2028
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The Speedmaster collection has been synonymous with precision and performance since its inception, originally designed for professional timing in motorsports and space exploration. Each timepiece carries the DNA of OMEGA’s most iconic chronographs, representing a continuous evolution of technical innovation and design excellence. The Racing edition speaks directly to the brand’s deep connection with automotive performance and precision timing.
From its earliest days supporting professional racing to its legendary status in space exploration, the Speedmaster has consistently pushed the boundaries of what a chronograph can be. This Racing model continues that proud tradition, offering a modern interpretation of a classic design that speaks to both heritage and innovation.
The METAS Master Chronometer certification represents the most comprehensive and rigorous testing standard in the watch industry. Unlike standard certifications, METAS subjects watches to a series of extreme tests that evaluate precision, magnetic resistance, water resistance, and overall functional reliability. For the Speedmaster Racing, this means guaranteed performance under conditions that would challenge ordinary timepieces.
The certification process involves testing the watch at various magnetic field strengths, ensuring accuracy within -0/+5 seconds per day, and verifying water resistance beyond manufacturer claims. This approach provides absolute confidence in the watch’s capabilities, setting a new standard for mechanical watch performance.
Liquidmetal™ represents a revolutionary material technology that offers unprecedented advantages in watchmaking. This amorphous alloy, composed of titanium, zirconium, and copper, is three times harder than stainless steel, providing exceptional scratch resistance and durability. When bonded with ceramic, it allows for unique decorative possibilities and superior surface stability.
The material’s unique properties enable precise integration with ceramic parts, creating a bezel that maintains its aesthetic and functional qualities under extreme conditions. This innovation demonstrates OMEGA’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of materials science in watchmaking, offering a level of performance and refinement that sets the Speedmaster Racing apart.
The mechanical chronograph represents a pinnacle of traditional watchmaking craft that digital technologies cannot replicate. Unlike quartz or digital watches, a mechanical chronograph offers a direct, tactile connection to the art of timekeeping. The intricate movement, with its column wheel and Co-Axial escapement, tells a story of human ingenuity and precision engineering.
For enthusiasts, this watch is more than a timekeeping device. It’s a wearable piece of mechanical art that connects the wearer to a rich horological tradition. The Speedmaster Racing embodies this philosophy, offering a sophisticated alternative to digital timing devices that celebrates human skill and mechanical complexity.
OMEGA’s expertise in ceramics, developed over more than a decade, allows for the creation of watch components with exceptional properties. Ceramic is an inorganic, non-metallic material fired at high temperatures, resulting in watch parts with remarkable characteristics. It is two times lighter than stainless steel, incredibly hard, and highly scratch-resistant.
The ceramic bezel offers multiple advantages: it maintains its colour and finish over time, provides exceptional durability, and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. Its chemical inertness, hypoallergenic properties, and non-magnetic nature make it an ideal material for high-performance timepieces.
The Co-Axial escapement represents a significant advancement in mechanical watch technology. Unlike traditional lever escapements, the Co-Axial design reduces friction between the movement’s components, resulting in greater long-term precision and reduced need for maintenance. The silicon balance spring further enhances this performance by providing resistance to magnetic fields and temperature variations.
The movement’s two barrels mounted in series provide a stable power delivery, ensuring consistent timing performance throughout the 60-hour power reserve. This approach demonstrates OMEGA’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of mechanical watchmaking, offering a chronograph that combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technological innovation.
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