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Omega Speedmaster 57 9300

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

Again it’s been a while since we’ve written about the Omega Speedmaster 57 9300. This model seems to be flying a bit under the radar.. and we’re not sure that’s fair.

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

The Omega Speedmaster 57 9300, in this case reference 331.10.42.51.01.001, mixes elements of  iconic models from rich history of the Speedmaster with Omega’s latest technology.

The picture above shows the case, which is inspired by the very first Speedmaster. The stainless steel, engraved bezel and case sans crown guards are all modeled after the CK2915 – of course updated to today’s standards.

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

The dial too is a nod to Speedmasters of days gone by. While it follows the layout that is dictated by the 9300 movement, the Alpha hands (not to be confused with the Dauphine style) are a throwback to the second generation of Speedmasters, the CK2998-gen. On the subdial at 3:00, we find another homage to the CK2915: the return of the broad arrow hand.

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

Omega Speedmaster 57 9300 331.10.42.51.01.001

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Omega Speedmaster Watch Painting

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Painting

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Painting

We’ve seen our fair share of horological art, but in our humble opinion there’s one artist who does it best: our dear watch-trading friend Farid75. Check out this awesome Omega Speedmaster watch painting he made in collaboration with a very talented lady!

For this particular piece, Farid worked with another artist. For the scene, inspiration was of course drawn from the rich Speedmaster history. Stylistically pop-art and graffiti influenced the final result. Our understanding of painting techniques is somewhat basic, but Farid explained us that it involved a brush and a knife 😉 . It’s A1 size.

The watch pictured is the flat-facet CB-case Omega Speedmaster Professional that we featured earlier.

Contact Farid through his Instagram page (tell him we sent you!) for more information or use our contact form.

Update January 5th 2018 – Farid has a beautiful website: www.WatchWorksHaarlem.com.

 

New Speedmaster Box – Live Pics

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

Today our friends over at Ace Jewelers received their very first new Omega Speedmaster box –  the one filled with goodies that we wrote about earlier.

The fun starts with the outer box as pictured above. On the center we find the Speedmaster Seahorse. It opens to both sides and it is covered by a black cardboard sleeve.

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

Inside we find this stellar fabric-covered work of art, perhaps the best bit of the new Speedmaster box. This one too is fitted with a Seahorse medaillon. The lid is secured by two hinges. Apparently the Speedmaster is now not only the Moonwatch, but a Legendary Moonwatch. Cool.

Two new bookles, one about strap changes and one about the Speedmasters history, are found at the bottom of the outer box.

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

An overview of the inside. The straps, changing tool and extra pushpins fit into the big lid at the top. The loupe fits in the smaller lid at the left.

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

The loupe is fitted with a tachymeter scale in Speedmaster style. Next to it is the NASA-style velcro strap and on the far left is the NATO-style strap. Both are very nicely done. In terms of quality, the NATO feels a few steps above your average strap.

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

Branded strap-changing tool and Speedmaster Seahorse coin. The little sachet holds the extra pushpins – four of them.

New Omega Speedmaster Box

New Omega Speedmaster Box

Detail of the NASA-style strap and the NATO strap. The NATO is fitted with a signed buckle and nice angular keepers.

Omega Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005

Omega Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005

Last but not least – the Omega Speedmaster Professional 311.30.42.30.01.005, now fitted with a screwed bracelet!

Check out the Ace Jewelers eBoutique for the latest info on pricing. Ace Jewelers is Authorized Dealer for Omega.