Today, Omega reissued a brand new model of the Speedmaster First in House that replicates the unique 1959 design in fashionable kind.
The first ever Omega Speedmaster Ref. CK 2915-1 was launched in 1957, adopted by CK 2915-2, and CK2915-3. Distinguishable by the straight lugs, a sub 40 mm (48 mm lug-to-lug), a symmetrical case, a dial not stamped with “PROFESSIONAL”, Broad Arrow arms, and the caliber 321 (derived from the Lemania caliber 2310) — the CK 2915 was produced till 1959.
In 1959, the identical yr the CK 2915 went out of manufacturing, Omega launched its alternative, the CK 2998, which has the identical straight lugs and symmetrical case and most notably has Alpha arms and a (Lemania 1873 derived) caliber 1861 replaces the 321. In 1962, the Speedmaster Ref. CK 2998 (1959) was worn as the non-public wristwatch of Astronaut Walter Schirra throughout his Sigma 7 NASA mission (a part of the Mercury program) the place Schirra orbited Earth six instances and earned the first Omega in area moniker.
Quick ahead to 2024, and Omega has recreated a model of the pre-professional Speedmaster CK 2998 that dates again to 1959. Omega has recreated a number of variations of the CK 2998 over time, and 4 new parts stand out for the 2024 mannequin launched at present.
First, the newest mannequin has a brand new domed sapphire crystal made to appear like the unique Hesalite, providing you with the advantages of that aesthetic with the sturdiness of sapphire which gained’t scratch like plexiglass. Second, the brand new First In House Speedmaster has a gray-blue dial CVD coated, to duplicate the tone of some CK 2998 watches produced within the Sixties. The lume on the markers and arms can also be patinated to imitate the unique. Third, the newest variation options the corporate’s most superior common manufacturing Speedmaster motion, the Co-Axial Grasp Chronometer caliber 3861. Lastly, as they’ve with previous re-editions, Omega used the “Dot Over Ninety” on the bezel (versus a dot subsequent to ninety) and an utilized classic Omega brand on the dial.
The 2024 Omega Speedmaster “First In House” (Ref. 310.30.40.50.06.001) is available in a 39.7 mm x 13.4 mm chrome steel case with an aluminum bezel insert. The caseback options the well-known Seahorse medallion and the engravings, “THE FIRST OMEGA IN SPACE” and “OCTOBER 3, 1962”. The watch is on the market with a black or brown leather-based strap for $7,500 or a “flat hyperlinks” chrome steel bracelet with Omega’s patented consolation launch adjustment system for $7,900.
Every watch is delivered inside a particular presentation field with a “LEGENDARY MOONWATCH” leaflet inside.
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