Ive never seen anything like it, and believe me i could fill an impressive sized wall with books on watches. What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. Omega speedmaster holy grail the reference books on. Choose from convenient multiuse pdf temperature and humidity data loggers, portable data loggers with usb interface, autoclave data loggers, wireless voltage data loggers, and many others. Whether you work in the field or in the lab, youll find the data. Update february 8, 2018 this page is no longer uptodate.
If youre a collector of omega moonwatches, this reference and identification guide is a musthave. Worldtempus actually, it is a true bible since it is made of around 500 pages full of information and technical data. The extraordinary destiny of the omega speedmaster by g. Several years in the making, this new book becomes the indisputable reference for all omega speedmaster models. Instead, it was introduced in 1957 as a sport and racing chronograph following on from the early chronographs of the 1920s and 1930s, including the omega 28. Omega speedmaster womens wristwatch with brown strap and silver dial 324. Moonwatch only the omega speedmaster reference book. Omega engineering shop for sensing, monitoring and control. Of most significance is the omega speedmaster itself, being the moonwatch that was approved by nasa. This part is an expanded and updated version of the information found on pages 179 to 220 of omega saga. The straight lugs and thin bevel between the top and the sides are directly inspired by ck2998, and were a common feature of early premoon speedmasters, until omega decided to adopt asymmetrical twisted lugs after 1964 with the appearance of the speedmaster professional.
Honouring the design inclinations of the fifties, the watch is. New listing omega speedmaster reducer 1750032, 1140 movement 39mm case 18k bezel. It is an indescribable reference work and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector forbes this book sets a new standard. Omega speedmaster reference 29151 original drawing. The mythic, iconic, timeless and unique omega speedmaster moonwatch thus is a st105. The last of the lineage, that was presented this year at baselworld. You need to buy this book, because it will change the way you view other watch books. The book is organized in chapters and follows the timeline of the omega watch company. The speedmaster was not originally designed for space exploration. Moonwatch only, the ultimate omega speedmaster guide, now in its third edition, is an indescribable reference book and a true musthave for every. In cooperation with the metropolitan museum of art, which has a 50th anniversary of the moon landing exhibit going on now, omega unveils a new speedmaster the first omega in space met edition. Icons on pedestals as high as the one occupied by the speedmaster usually.
Im thinking of buying a vintage omega speedmaster professional and when browsing the internet i have come across a few speedmaster books, of which i understand two are the most comprehensive. One thing i learned from moonwatch only, which really is the gold standard for watch reference books, is that all the depth and detail that it contains in 498 pages concerns strictly one small subfamily of one. There is a thirdgeneration bracelet, reference 30332 that is still available from omega as the appropriate replacement bracelet for the speedmaster 125 part number. The ck2915 also known as the broad arrow, is a holy grail watch. William massena it is an indescribable reference work and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector. At the time, the speedmaster wasnt sanctioned as an official watch of nasas space program. Omega began the calibre 861 speedmaster 18 months prior to the moon landing, it is reasonable to consider these very first 861 calibre models to be premoon, although there are some collectors who believe the only true premoon speedmasters were produced before 1967. The point is that while arguably not everyone will use this publication as a point of reference, it will still prove to be hugely fascinating as a look. Having said that, it is indeed possible for there to be a seahorse on the flat part of the back though speedmaster must always be written on the edge of the back.
Omega speedmaster history part 3 the rare and limited. Forbes moonwatch only, absolutely the finest guide to speedmaster on the planet. The evolution of the speedmaster models, from the original speedmaster model reference ck 2915 with calibre 321 also known as the broad arrow to the 105. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch. Interestingly, this bracelet is considered the appropriate service part for several other 1970s and 1980s omega models. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Omega engineering shop for sensing, monitoring and. Jan 31, 2020 moonwatch only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model. The ultimate omega speedmaster guide part five comprises the appendices, providing information on things like suppliers, series and reference numbers and quick recaps of major features like movements and bezels. However, if you are looking for a speedmaster reference, omega saga is a bit outdated and replaced by journey through time available in. The application features the brands entire watch collection, including updated news stories on our brand ambassadors and featured videos. Roman hartmanns omega speedmaster serial number chart. At first, i believed this to be merely carefully cultured marketing by omega, a branding exercise. It is the only omega speedmaster moonwatch that comes with a titanium case but also a sedna gold bezel and golden hands and indexes, a laser cut dial in dark grey and an exclusive nato strap.
This commemorative book seeks to chronicle and document this iconic watch from its first reference, the nasa flights, all the way to present day with the latest releases such as the ck2998. Reaching the level of visibility that the omega speedmaster collection now enjoys does not happen overnight. Omega black speedmaster professional dial for original 321 movement. It will set the standard of what a good reference book should be. Includes attaching pins, tubes and central decorative cap. The straight lugs and thin bevel between the top and the sides are directly inspired by ck2998, and were a common feature of early premoon speedmasters, until omega decided to adopt asymmetrical twisted lugs after 1964 with the appearance of the speedmaster. A 55 page reference section on the omega calibers concludes the book. Library reference books, documentary films, and artistic prints are perfect for any watch collectors office or library. The welldocumented softcover omega speedmaster apollo soyuz the first by forummember mstanga is a wellresearched publication specifically on this single limited edition speedmaster offered at the italian market in may 1976. Generations of watchmakers have come and gone, but the speedmaster, which made its debut in 1957, remains an everpresent superstar. It also provides important dates in the history of the speedmaster and deciphers the coding systems found on the various models.
The extraordinary destiny of the omega speedmaster. Throughout the years the omega speedmaster professional has been made in a wide range of limited and special editions and unusual variations. Instead, it aimed to be used by athletes and race car drivers for timing. The first speedmaster was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph in 1957 and is pretty much the same speedmaster as we know it today. It is written as a collection of short anecdotes and stories, with a lot of useful information. Moonwatch only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model. But as you both prefer dressier watches rather than speedmasters, seamaster divers, etc, it probably.
On reference 29151 and 29152, the case back actually may not feature an omega hippocampus, instead being totally blank for the most part with speedmaster written on one edge. It includes a listing of the calibre nomenclature for 1874 to 2007 and a spread of 36 pages of 1. The new box includes an omega black nato strap, a velcro strap resembling the one used by nasa, a loupe with tachymeter. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Originally designed in 1957, the speedmaster wasnt initially intended for use in space exploration. Collective and a great selection of related books, art and. Jan 18, 20 the welldocumented softcover omega speedmaster apollo soyuz the first by forummember mstanga is a wellresearched publication specifically on this single limited edition speedmaster offered at the italian market in may 1976. However its early days were hardly promising, the model did not sell well and its production time was very short 19871988. One thing i learned from moonwatch only, which really is the gold standard for watch reference books, is that all the depth and detail that it contains in 498 pages concerns strictly one small subfamily of one family of omega sports watch. Omegas data loggers offer dependable performance in all types of environments. Icons on pedestals as high as the one occupied by the speedmaster usually require a little boost from history to. Moonwatch only the speedmaster identification guide on.
The complete history of the omega speedmaster, one of the most iconic chronograph watches ever created introduced in 1957, and how it became the moonwatch. In this mobile guide, you wont find all the details or historical information that the authors have gathere. Diving into the world of the speedmaster is to meet fanaticism on an epic level. Collective and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Click the pictures for a closer look, year of introduction, reference numbers and additional information.
While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. Its an indescribable reference work and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector. The ultimate omega speedmaster guide book by gregoire rossier and anthony marquie takes on the gargantuan task of explaining the history of this iconic timepiece, as well as serving as a reference guide on what likely is every single detail of every single omega speedmaster professional moonwatch to have ever existed. The moon watch book, history of the speedmaster costing chf 100 with soft cover or chf 125 with hard cover both available in english. With the new omega android app, users are never more than a fingertip away from brand ambassador information. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. The ultimate omega speedmaster guide is clearly divided into five main sections section one plainly explains how and why this book came to be. Reference books there are a number of omega watch reference books that were published by omega. Not only for books on the omega speedmaster, but for watch books in general. Honouring the design inclinations of the fifties, the watch is equipped with broad hour hands in black. Using technology developed in the early 1920s, omega designed the speedmaster in honor of the glory days using an engine they first started to explore in 1946 after it was created by albert piguet. A model that relies on a design from the omega archives is the speedmaster broad arrow ref.
Horological social media has a lovehate relationship with the speedmaster reduced. This electronic guide is the perfect complement to the moonwatch only book. A time capsule bykesaharu imai english version the master of omega by isnardi alberto. When i bought both books, they included a third book, the last man on the moon for free. The omega speedmaster is not only one of only a few mechanical watches still qualified by nasa for use in space travel, but also the only one qualified as such for eva. Its easy to see why it has an unfavorable reputation, but not for the reasons that youd think. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional print omega speedmaster moonwatch professional p.
From bezels, to bracelets and even pushers, no detail was left unaddressed. The omega speedmaster history time and watches the watch blog. Moonwatch only the ultimate omega speedmaster guide 3rd edition. The omega speedmaster history time and watches the. Its purpose is to support every omega speedmaster owner in any situation, particularly when travelling.
The reference ck2915 was the forerunner to the omega speedmaster line. More can be read about this reference and the apollo 11 mission in our history of the omega speedmaster part 1. Speedmaster professional skeleton moon phase limited edition 57 pieces limited serie in reference of 1957. Qualifications wouldnt come for three more years, but astronaut wally schirra made the decision to bring his personal speedmaster with him aboard the sigma 7 on his flight that would orbit the earth.