In 2019, in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of human landing on the moon, Omega launched three important Speedmaster watches. In March, the first "Apollo 11" 50th Anniversary MOONSHINE Gold Limited Edition watch was released, only 1014 pieces limited; the second Watch was released in May: "Apollo 11" 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch Steel version, limited edition of 6,969 pieces; until July 21, on the full 50th anniversary of the moon landing, Omega once again launched the moon watch 321 platinum.
Speedmaster, one of the greatest chronographs in the history of mankind, Omega has created the legend of the Speedmaster series. It became famous because it was on the moon, and it also experienced the low point of the quartz crisis. Whether it was the first Speedmaster 2915 born in 1957, the first Omega space watch Super CK2998, the first time to accompany the astronauts to complete the space walk Ref.ST105.003, or the first moon landing Ref.ST105.012, the Speedmaster watch not only witnessed the progress of human space exploration, but also a long history of the development of a chronograph.
50 Years gone,I believe that the era of Speedmaster is back, and now it is only the beginning. Here now we will make a simple list for the 10 most important Omega Speedmaster watches and about the replica Omage Speedmaster watches.
The CK2915 is the beginning of the legend of Speedmaster. In 1957, Omega designed the first Speedmaster, the CK2915, for the increasingly popular motor sport. The brand initially positioned it as a reliable and durable sports chronograph. The bezel with the tachometer is one of the standard chronographs, and the highly recognizable hands are called “Broad Arrow”. From 1958 to 1959, the SpeedmasterCK2915 was only produced for two years. For CK2915-1, CK2915-2 and CK2915-3, CK2915-3 is a transitional model. The disk surface is changed from Broad Arrow to Alpha hour hand and minute hand. The speedometer bezel changes from black on the steel to white on black. The interior is equipped with a 17-stone Cal.321 manual winding movement.
In 1959, the second generation SpeedmasterCK2998 was born, inheriting the style of CK2915-3. It was produced for a total of three years from 1959 to 1962, and the last generation of CK2998-6 used a central chronograph second hand with an arrow tip. Since 1962, Speedmaster has adopted the new numbering rule, CK2998 has become ST105.002, so the early ST105.002 and CK2998 are no different, only the model can be distinguished according to the year of production.
In 1962, Walter Scheila wore his own CK2998 and boarded the "Sigma Sigma" spacecraft to perform the Mercury Plan mission. The CK2998 became the first Speedmaster watch to enter space.
REF 2998-1 REF 2998-1
At the Sotheby's New York auction, three CK2998 and ST105.002 appeared, one of which was sold in 1963 at ST105.002-62 for $47,500.
In 2016, Omega launched a blue-and-white-themed Speedmaster based on CK2998. The central chronograph second hand uses the "lollipop" needle used in the late CK2998, limited to 2998 pieces.
In 2018, based on CK2998, Omega once again launched the red and white theme Speedmaster. The speed measuring outer ring was changed to the pulse meter scale, and the "lollipop" timing big second hand was no longer used. The same limited edition was 2998 pieces.
At the time of the rise, Speedmaster was in the cold war between the United States and the United States, especially in the space race. With the launch of the 1961 moon landing program, NASA began to deploy a series of space programs in a step-by-step manner. As for the success or failure of the mission, the astronauts need a chronograph that can travel stably in space, and undergo extensive testing and screening (including high and low temperature, high and low pressure, humidity, impact, acceleration, etc.). Speedmaster eventually won, and in 1965, he wore the American astronaut spacewalk between the Gemini 3 astronaut wrist and the Gemini 4 astronaut Edward White wrist.
Ed White Space Walk with Speedmaster Ed White Space Walk with Speedmaster
In 1963, ST105.002 became ST105.003. The table diameter is enlarged to 39.7mm, and the crown and chronograph buttons are also increased. In detail, the Alpha pointer from ST105.002 is changed to the bar hour and hour hands, the central timing large second hand is changed to the arrow tip, and the short sword-shaped dial The pointer was also changed to a straight line, and the luminous coating on the dial scale changed from radium to enamel.
As we all know, ST105.003 is a real space watch and moon landing table. It is a coincidence that Omega got the news, so ST105.003 has two versions - Speedmaster disk and Speedmaster Professional disk after 1965.
Five ST105.003 appeared at the Sotheby's New York auction, and one of the ST105.003-65, which was produced in 1967, was sold for $22,500.
From the first manned flight of Apollo 7 in 1968, the first moon landing on Apollo 11 in 1969, and the last moon landing on Apollo 17 in 1972, the Speedmaster watch created history with astronauts. It is this experience that gives Speedmaster the unique name of “Moonwatch”.
ST105.012 is produced in the same period as ST105.003, except that the ST105.012 has a diameter of 42mm and uses an asymmetric case with a shoulder-designed crown and chronograph button, and ST105 with two disk versions. Unlike 003, Speedmaster Professional is printed on all ST105.012 panels.
This time there are six ST105.012, including a special Omega and Tiffany double-faceted ST105.012-65 produced in 1966, and Tiffany & Co under the name Speedmaster Professional. Sold by the famous jewelry watch brand Tiffany, the transaction price is as high as 30,000 US dollars.
In 1967, ST105.012 was replaced by ST145.012, which was the last moon-launched Speedmaster with the 321 movement, and the largest in the Speedmaster with the 321 movement. Starting from ST145.012, Speedmaster Professional is written on the board (except for some special commemorative items). Many NASA astronauts have worn ST145.012. When Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Michael Collins, who was in the command module of Columbia, was wearing ST145.012.
One of them was named "Ultraman" special edition. The central timing large seconds hand was orange instead of white, and it was 30,000 dollars. As early as 1971, the Japanese special drama "Jack" was caused by its bright orange hands. The attention of the Altman team was specially bought as a prop and first appeared in Altman's Return.
ST.145.022 is the first model with Cal.861, which is almost the same as ST145.012.
In 1968, Omega stopped producing the Cal.321 movement and replaced it with the Cal.861 movement, which is more conducive to mass production. Compared with 321, due to the complicated structure of the column wheel, the requirements for processing, grinding and assembly are quite high. The 861 turns the "column wheel" into a "cam"; in order to make the movement thinner and smaller, The double-layered Breguet was downgraded to a flat hairline, and the swing frequency was increased from 18,000 to 2,1600 per hour, which was the basis of Cal.1861 and Cal.3861.
In November 1969, Omega hosted a moon-mooning feast in Houston, Texas, and presented each NASA astronaut with a special edition of the ST145.22 - the first version of Speedmaster, in 1969 In 1973, 1,014 pieces were produced, and No. 0001 was given to Nixon, then president of the United States. No. 0002 was given to Vice President Agnew; 003 to 0082 were sent to NASA astronauts who contributed to the Apollo program. .
As the first numbered version of the All-Gold Speedmaster, the owners of the year were not willing to admire, let alone the willingness to shoot, and even difficult to see once on the auction floor.
In 2003, Omega launched the Snoopy Limited Speedmaster (Ref.3578.51) for the first time. On the black disk, the 9-point small seconds plate was painted with a Snoopy wearing a spacesuit. The red scarf on the neck fluttered in the wind and wrote “Eyes on the stars
"The same pattern is drawn at the bottom of the table, and a limited edition of 5,441 pieces is available.
In 2015, in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 manned mission to the moon, Omega once again launched the Snoopy Limited Edition Speedmaster (Ref) 311.32.42.30.04.003), which is very eye-catching and only sold 1970. Compared to the 2003 model, more details, and bold use of the white dial and black lacquer pointer, perhaps Snoopy tired, it lazy to kneel at 9 o'clock small seconds; inner ring 0 to 14 seconds There is an inscription: "What could you do in 14 seconds?", before the return to the Earth's atmosphere, the "Apollo 13" astronauts accurately chronograph for 14 seconds with the Speedmaster watch in the dark environment where the power system is damaged. Omega successfully greeted them by successfully entering the Earth's orbit. The 925 silver Snoopy medal is inlaid on the bottom of the watch.
The omega speedmaster Snoopy replica watch is also very hot selling on replica watch intdustry,Especially the white model.AAA high quality and cheap price (low to $129).
Alaska Project I was initially dedicated to creating professional space watches, and the project was temporarily terminated with the successful implementation of the moon landing program. Until 1971, as the United States planned to land on the dark side of the moon, Omega launched the Alaska Project II. Because the dark side of the moon was very cold, Omega deliberately designed an aluminum red casing for insulation for this ALASKA to cope with the extremely low temperature. And space radiation. In addition to the regular size of the strap, in order to cope with the oversized protective case, Omega also designed a white nylon Velcro strap.
In 2008, in order to commemorate this past event, Omega launched the "Alaska" limited edition watch, model Ref.311.32.42.30.04.001, limited edition 1970 pieces, white dial, red central chronograph second hand, triangular tail chronograph needle - the first generation Alaska The elements are not falling, even the aluminum red shell is served as it is, the public price of 48,800 yuan, and now the market in the second-hand market must be at least 100,000, but the money may not be bought, the price has been rising all the way.
In 2005, Omega launched the first Speedmaster using a co-axial master, which is the first time the brand has used a co-axial master, Speedmaster's iconic "Broad Arrow" pointer plus the Shanghai-series red-tipped GMT pointer, with a 3603 calibre inside. The new co-axial master technology not only reduces the friction between the movement components, but also improves the accuracy. The large diameter of 44.25 mm is rare in the Speedmaster family.
Speedmaster, one of the greatest chronographs in the history of mankind, Omega has created the legend of the Speedmaster series. It became famous because it was on the moon, and it also experienced the low point of the quartz crisis. Whether it was the first Speedmaster 2915 born in 1957, the first Omega space watch Super CK2998, the first time to accompany the astronauts to complete the space walk Ref.ST105.003, or the first moon landing Ref.ST105.012, the Speedmaster watch not only witnessed the progress of human space exploration, but also a long history of the development of a chronograph.
50 Years gone,I believe that the era of Speedmaster is back, and now it is only the beginning. Here now we will make a simple list for the 10 most important Omega Speedmaster watches and about the replica Omage Speedmaster watches.
1, the first generation Speedmaster: CK2915
The CK2915 is the beginning of the legend of Speedmaster. In 1957, Omega designed the first Speedmaster, the CK2915, for the increasingly popular motor sport. The brand initially positioned it as a reliable and durable sports chronograph. The bezel with the tachometer is one of the standard chronographs, and the highly recognizable hands are called “Broad Arrow”. From 1958 to 1959, the SpeedmasterCK2915 was only produced for two years. For CK2915-1, CK2915-2 and CK2915-3, CK2915-3 is a transitional model. The disk surface is changed from Broad Arrow to Alpha hour hand and minute hand. The speedometer bezel changes from black on the steel to white on black. The interior is equipped with a 17-stone Cal.321 manual winding movement.
2, the second generation Speedmaster: CK2998, ST105.002
In 1959, the second generation SpeedmasterCK2998 was born, inheriting the style of CK2915-3. It was produced for a total of three years from 1959 to 1962, and the last generation of CK2998-6 used a central chronograph second hand with an arrow tip. Since 1962, Speedmaster has adopted the new numbering rule, CK2998 has become ST105.002, so the early ST105.002 and CK2998 are no different, only the model can be distinguished according to the year of production.
In 1962, Walter Scheila wore his own CK2998 and boarded the "Sigma Sigma" spacecraft to perform the Mercury Plan mission. The CK2998 became the first Speedmaster watch to enter space.
REF 2998-1 REF 2998-1
At the Sotheby's New York auction, three CK2998 and ST105.002 appeared, one of which was sold in 1963 at ST105.002-62 for $47,500.
In 2016, Omega launched a blue-and-white-themed Speedmaster based on CK2998. The central chronograph second hand uses the "lollipop" needle used in the late CK2998, limited to 2998 pieces.
In 2018, based on CK2998, Omega once again launched the red and white theme Speedmaster. The speed measuring outer ring was changed to the pulse meter scale, and the "lollipop" timing big second hand was no longer used. The same limited edition was 2998 pieces.
3. The first Speedmaster watch that passed NASA's rigorous testing: ST105.003
At the time of the rise, Speedmaster was in the cold war between the United States and the United States, especially in the space race. With the launch of the 1961 moon landing program, NASA began to deploy a series of space programs in a step-by-step manner. As for the success or failure of the mission, the astronauts need a chronograph that can travel stably in space, and undergo extensive testing and screening (including high and low temperature, high and low pressure, humidity, impact, acceleration, etc.). Speedmaster eventually won, and in 1965, he wore the American astronaut spacewalk between the Gemini 3 astronaut wrist and the Gemini 4 astronaut Edward White wrist.
Ed White Space Walk with Speedmaster Ed White Space Walk with Speedmaster
In 1963, ST105.002 became ST105.003. The table diameter is enlarged to 39.7mm, and the crown and chronograph buttons are also increased. In detail, the Alpha pointer from ST105.002 is changed to the bar hour and hour hands, the central timing large second hand is changed to the arrow tip, and the short sword-shaped dial The pointer was also changed to a straight line, and the luminous coating on the dial scale changed from radium to enamel.
As we all know, ST105.003 is a real space watch and moon landing table. It is a coincidence that Omega got the news, so ST105.003 has two versions - Speedmaster disk and Speedmaster Professional disk after 1965.
Five ST105.003 appeared at the Sotheby's New York auction, and one of the ST105.003-65, which was produced in 1967, was sold for $22,500.
4. The first moon landing form: ST105.012
From the first manned flight of Apollo 7 in 1968, the first moon landing on Apollo 11 in 1969, and the last moon landing on Apollo 17 in 1972, the Speedmaster watch created history with astronauts. It is this experience that gives Speedmaster the unique name of “Moonwatch”.
ST105.012 is produced in the same period as ST105.003, except that the ST105.012 has a diameter of 42mm and uses an asymmetric case with a shoulder-designed crown and chronograph button, and ST105 with two disk versions. Unlike 003, Speedmaster Professional is printed on all ST105.012 panels.
This time there are six ST105.012, including a special Omega and Tiffany double-faceted ST105.012-65 produced in 1966, and Tiffany & Co under the name Speedmaster Professional. Sold by the famous jewelry watch brand Tiffany, the transaction price is as high as 30,000 US dollars.
5, the last one using the 321 movement Speedmaster: ST145.012
In 1967, ST105.012 was replaced by ST145.012, which was the last moon-launched Speedmaster with the 321 movement, and the largest in the Speedmaster with the 321 movement. Starting from ST145.012, Speedmaster Professional is written on the board (except for some special commemorative items). Many NASA astronauts have worn ST145.012. When Apollo 11 landed on the moon, Michael Collins, who was in the command module of Columbia, was wearing ST145.012.
One of them was named "Ultraman" special edition. The central timing large seconds hand was orange instead of white, and it was 30,000 dollars. As early as 1971, the Japanese special drama "Jack" was caused by its bright orange hands. The attention of the Altman team was specially bought as a prop and first appeared in Altman's Return.
6. The first Speedmaster using the 861 movement: ST145.022
ST.145.022 is the first model with Cal.861, which is almost the same as ST145.012.
In 1968, Omega stopped producing the Cal.321 movement and replaced it with the Cal.861 movement, which is more conducive to mass production. Compared with 321, due to the complicated structure of the column wheel, the requirements for processing, grinding and assembly are quite high. The 861 turns the "column wheel" into a "cam"; in order to make the movement thinner and smaller, The double-layered Breguet was downgraded to a flat hairline, and the swing frequency was increased from 18,000 to 2,1600 per hour, which was the basis of Cal.1861 and Cal.3861.
7. The first Speedmaster to celebrate the successful landing on the moon: BA145.022
In November 1969, Omega hosted a moon-mooning feast in Houston, Texas, and presented each NASA astronaut with a special edition of the ST145.22 - the first version of Speedmaster, in 1969 In 1973, 1,014 pieces were produced, and No. 0001 was given to Nixon, then president of the United States. No. 0002 was given to Vice President Agnew; 003 to 0082 were sent to NASA astronauts who contributed to the Apollo program. .
As the first numbered version of the All-Gold Speedmaster, the owners of the year were not willing to admire, let alone the willingness to shoot, and even difficult to see once on the auction floor.
8, The Omega Snoopy limited
In 2003, Omega launched the Snoopy Limited Speedmaster (Ref.3578.51) for the first time. On the black disk, the 9-point small seconds plate was painted with a Snoopy wearing a spacesuit. The red scarf on the neck fluttered in the wind and wrote “Eyes on the stars
"The same pattern is drawn at the bottom of the table, and a limited edition of 5,441 pieces is available.
In 2015, in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 13 manned mission to the moon, Omega once again launched the Snoopy Limited Edition Speedmaster (Ref) 311.32.42.30.04.003), which is very eye-catching and only sold 1970. Compared to the 2003 model, more details, and bold use of the white dial and black lacquer pointer, perhaps Snoopy tired, it lazy to kneel at 9 o'clock small seconds; inner ring 0 to 14 seconds There is an inscription: "What could you do in 14 seconds?", before the return to the Earth's atmosphere, the "Apollo 13" astronauts accurately chronograph for 14 seconds with the Speedmaster watch in the dark environment where the power system is damaged. Omega successfully greeted them by successfully entering the Earth's orbit. The 925 silver Snoopy medal is inlaid on the bottom of the watch.
The omega speedmaster Snoopy replica watch is also very hot selling on replica watch intdustry,Especially the white model.AAA high quality and cheap price (low to $129).
9, Alaska Project
Alaska Project I was initially dedicated to creating professional space watches, and the project was temporarily terminated with the successful implementation of the moon landing program. Until 1971, as the United States planned to land on the dark side of the moon, Omega launched the Alaska Project II. Because the dark side of the moon was very cold, Omega deliberately designed an aluminum red casing for insulation for this ALASKA to cope with the extremely low temperature. And space radiation. In addition to the regular size of the strap, in order to cope with the oversized protective case, Omega also designed a white nylon Velcro strap.
In 2008, in order to commemorate this past event, Omega launched the "Alaska" limited edition watch, model Ref.311.32.42.30.04.001, limited edition 1970 pieces, white dial, red central chronograph second hand, triangular tail chronograph needle - the first generation Alaska The elements are not falling, even the aluminum red shell is served as it is, the public price of 48,800 yuan, and now the market in the second-hand market must be at least 100,000, but the money may not be bought, the price has been rising all the way.
10. The first Speedmaster using a co-axial master: PIC.3581.30.00
In 2005, Omega launched the first Speedmaster using a co-axial master, which is the first time the brand has used a co-axial master, Speedmaster's iconic "Broad Arrow" pointer plus the Shanghai-series red-tipped GMT pointer, with a 3603 calibre inside. The new co-axial master technology not only reduces the friction between the movement components, but also improves the accuracy. The large diameter of 44.25 mm is rare in the Speedmaster family.
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