The OMEGA Speedmaster Racing represents a bold interpretation of the legendary Moonwatch, infusing motorsport inspired aesthetics into the iconic chronograph design. This striking 44.25mm timepiece features a stainless steel case paired with a black ceramic bezel ring that showcases the famous tachymeter scale in vibrant orange wording alongside Liquidmetal™ numerals. The distinctive racing style minute track on the matt black dial creates immediate visual impact, while the contrasting orange rubber interior of the micro perforated black leather strap reinforces the motorsport connection.
The watch showcases OMEGA’s pinnacle of technical achievement through its Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9900, certified by METAS as the industry’s highest standard for precision, performance and magnetic resistance. The dial features a sophisticated mix of varnished orange and white hands, while the arrowhead indexes are crafted from 18K white gold with white Super-LumiNova. This exceptional timepiece combines Speedmaster’s space heritage with racing inspired design elements, creating a chronograph that performs as impressively on the racetrack as it does in everyday life.
Condition: Immaculate condition
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Warranty valid until 2029
Shipping: Free UK delivery
The OMEGA Speedmaster Racing draws inspiration from the brand’s rich motorsport heritage, reimagining the legendary Moonwatch through the lens of high performance racing chronographs. The distinctive minute track that defines this model pays homage to vintage racing timers, where precise interval measurements proved crucial for lap timing and performance analysis on circuits worldwide.
The vibrant orange accents throughout the design reference the high visibility markings used in professional motorsport, where split second timing decisions require immediate visual clarity. This bold colour choice, combined with the Liquidmetal™ bezel numerals, creates a contemporary aesthetic that appeals to modern watch enthusiasts while respecting Speedmaster’s illustrious chronograph heritage.
The Master Chronometer certification elevates this Racing model beyond typical sports chronographs, delivering laboratory verified performance that exceeds industry standards for precision, magnetic resistance, and overall reliability. This technical superiority makes the Racing particularly suited to modern environments filled with magnetic fields from electronic devices, ensuring chronometric excellence whether at the racetrack, office, or travelling between time zones.
The Speedmaster Racing occupies a unique position within OMEGA’s extensive chronograph collection, offering a distinctly contemporary interpretation that bridges the gap between Speedmaster’s space heritage and motorsport functionality. The most immediately recognisable feature is the minute track surrounding the dial, a design element rarely seen on modern Speedmasters that creates instant visual differentiation while enhancing timing functionality for sporting applications.
The vibrant orange accents represent a bold departure from traditional Speedmaster aesthetics, creating a more dynamic and youthful character that appeals to collectors seeking something beyond the classic Moonwatch design. These orange elements aren’t merely decorative they serve functional purposes, with the orange chronograph seconds hand providing enhanced visibility during timing operations, while the orange tachymeter markings create immediate visual hierarchy on the ceramic bezel.
The Master Chronometer certification sets this Racing model apart from many Speedmaster variants, representing OMEGA’s highest level of performance verification. While the classic Moonwatch maintains its original movement architecture for historical authenticity, the Racing embraces cutting edge technology including silicon components and exceptional magnetic resistance that addresses modern ownership requirements. This combination of distinctive aesthetics and advanced technology creates a Speedmaster that honours the collection’s heritage while pushing boundaries in both design and performance.
Master Chronometer certification through METAS (Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology) represents the most stringent testing protocol in the luxury watch industry, delivering tangible benefits that become apparent through daily wear. The certification process subjects each watch to eight separate tests over ten days, verifying performance across multiple parameters including precision, magnetic resistance, power reserve, and water resistance.
The extraordinary 15,000 gauss magnetic resistance proves particularly valuable in modern life, where electronic devices generate magnetic fields that can affect traditional mechanical watches. Whether working near computers, using smartphones, passing through airport security, or undergoing medical procedures like MRI scans, the Racing maintains precise timekeeping where conventional watches might gain or lose significant time. This magnetic immunity eliminates a major concern for mechanical watch ownership in the twenty first century.
The precision standards for Master Chronometer certification exceed even COSC chronometer requirements, with daily rates tested in six positions and two temperatures to ensure consistent accuracy across all wearing conditions. The watch must maintain precision between 0 and +5 seconds per day throughout testing, delivering observatory grade timekeeping that surpasses typical luxury chronograph standards. Combined with the 60 hour power reserve verification, owners can confidently rely on their Racing for precise timing whether worn daily or alternated with other timepieces.
The distinctive minute track surrounding the Racing’s dial represents more than aesthetic differentiation it provides genuine functional advantages for precision timing applications. This design element, inspired by vintage racing chronographs, creates clearly defined minute intervals that prove invaluable when timing events requiring accuracy beyond simple second counting, such as lap times, cooking durations, or professional timing requirements.
The minute track works synergistically with the chronograph functions, allowing users to quickly reference elapsed minutes without consulting the subsidiary totaliser dials. This becomes particularly useful for shorter duration timing where the minute recorder hand might be difficult to read precisely, or when timing multiple consecutive intervals where quick minute references enhance operational efficiency. The track’s prominent positioning around the dial periphery ensures visibility remains excellent regardless of viewing angle.
The combination of the minute track with the orange accented tachymeter scale creates a comprehensive timing instrument capable of multiple simultaneous calculations. Users can track elapsed time via the chronograph, reference minute intervals on the dial track, and calculate average speeds using the tachymeter scale all within a single glance. This multi layered functionality reflects thoughtful design that enhances the chronograph’s utility for both professional timing applications and enthusiast appreciation of mechanical complexity.
The micro perforated black leather strap represents a sophisticated solution to the comfort challenges inherent in sporty leather watch straps, particularly for active wear in varying climates. The precisely engineered perforations serve multiple functions beyond simple aesthetics, creating ventilation channels that allow air circulation between the strap and wrist, significantly reducing moisture accumulation during extended wear or physical activity.
The orange rubber interior provides an unexpected comfort benefit while reinforcing the racing theme through clever material selection. This rubber backing creates a moisture barrier that prevents perspiration from penetrating the leather, extending strap longevity while maintaining hygiene. The rubber’s natural flexibility also enhances wearing comfort by providing cushioning that adapts to wrist contours, distributing the watch’s 112 gram weight more evenly than traditional leather alone could achieve.
The perforation pattern itself follows racing inspired design principles, with hole placement optimised for both functionality and visual appeal. The perforations become smaller near the lugs where structural integrity matters most, while expanding in the areas that contact the wrist for maximum breathability. This graduated pattern creates visual interest that complements the watch’s sporty character while delivering genuine performance benefits that become particularly apparent during summer wear or active pursuits.
The black ceramic bezel ring of the Speedmaster Racing delivers several significant advantages over traditional metal bezels, combining aesthetic permanence with exceptional durability that enhances long term ownership satisfaction. The ceramic material offers approximately five times the hardness of stainless steel, creating virtually scratch proof surfaces that maintain pristine appearance even after years of active wear that would leave metal bezels marked and worn.
The Liquidmetal™ technology used for the tachymeter numerals represents a revolutionary advancement in bezel manufacturing, creating perfectly filled markings that cannot fade, chip, or discolour over time. Unlike painted or engraved bezels where markings can accumulate dirt or lose definition, the Liquidmetal™ process creates seamless integration between the ceramic and metallic elements, ensuring the orange tachymeter scale maintains its vibrant visibility indefinitely.
The ceramic material’s colour stability proves particularly valuable for maintaining the bezel’s deep black appearance, as the colour penetrates throughout the material rather than existing as a surface treatment. This ensures that even in the unlikely event of surface damage, no underlying material colour would show through, preserving the watch’s aesthetic integrity. The ceramic’s low thermal conductivity also prevents the uncomfortable temperature extremes that metal bezels can exhibit, maintaining comfortable hand contact when operating the chronograph pushers regardless of environmental conditions.
The transparent sapphire caseback of the Speedmaster Racing transforms the ownership experience by providing visual access to the exceptional Calibre 9900 movement, creating an emotional connection that extends beyond mere timekeeping functionality. The rhodium plated movement with Geneva waves in arabesque represents the pinnacle of Swiss finishing techniques, offering visual beauty that rewards examination under magnification and demonstrates OMEGA’s commitment to excellence even in components hidden during normal wear.
Observing the movement in operation provides tangible appreciation for the mechanical complexity required to achieve Master Chronometer performance, with the column wheel chronograph mechanism visible as it orchestrates the precise engagement of timing functions. The twin barrels mounted in series can be observed storing and releasing energy, while the free sprung balance with silicon hairspring oscillates with mesmerising precision. This visual access transforms abstract concepts like “Co-Axial escapement” into observable mechanical poetry.
The caseback also serves practical purposes beyond aesthetic appreciation, allowing watchmakers to assess movement condition without case opening during routine inspections. For collectors, the ability to verify movement authenticity and condition proves invaluable, while the caseback engraving typically includes important reference information. The emotional satisfaction of flipping the watch to admire the movement creates moments of private enjoyment throughout ownership, reinforcing the connection between owner and timepiece that defines true luxury watch appreciation.
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