In the pantheon of mechanical wristwatches, the Speedmaster holds a high place. Originally built in 1957 as a reaction to the first wrist-worn chronographs coming out of competing houses, the iconic ...
Speaking of sharp, the original 1957 Speedmaster had what we know call "broad arrow hands." These iconic Speedmaster hands have come and gone over the years. Some of today's Omega Speedmaster watches ...
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When it comes to Omega Speedmasters, none are more iconic than the “Moonwatch” that walked on the lunar surface in 1969. But Omega has more than a stroll across the moon on its astral-themed résumé.
A new generation of the first watch worn on the moon carries on its iconic Apollo-era look while introducing the highest level of precision offered by a modern Swiss-made chronograph. Omega debuted ...
In terms of iconic watches, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is one of the most revered timepieces in horological history, renowned for its legendary status as the first watch worn on the moon during ...
The perfect watch doesn’t exist, but I feel the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional does make a strong argument for one. It’s the first watch on the moon, looks great, has a robust movement, and helped ...
Here’s a thought: pretty much every advertising campaign you’ve ever come across has, at some point, fallen back on the old chestnut that is ‘new and improved’. If it isn’t, then why bother replacing ...