Even within watch-collecting circles, Omega's number of admirers is expressed by devotees. speed Master The chronograph sets a high standard for both passion and erudition. Every new version of the design, first introduced in 1957 Selected by NASA For the American space program in 1965, minute detail is given.
Generally, this is because changes to Speedmaster are incremental. But in September 2024, activity on the Omega forums intensified as leaked images of a completely different design began circulating. some rejected “Flyable” Speedmaster As a fake, but it was a pretty cool thing: a special watch available only to serving military pilots.
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Now, legions of fans can rejoice, as Omega has announced a version for general sale. The clock is simply known as speedmaster pilot and retains many of the features that debuted on its service-only forebear. It uses the same 40.85 mm case with a matte brushed finish – a rarity for Speedmasters, chosen to minimize reflections in the cockpit.
Unlike the classic Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, with chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, the Speedmaster Pilot features what is known as a two-register layout, with subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock and a discreet date window. 6 o'clock. The dial has a grainy matte black texture that blends with the unique styling of the subdials to reflect classic cockpit instrumentation.
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