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The Omega NATO Strap

Omega Speedmaster Professional on OEM NATO straps (click for full size)

Omega Speedmaster Professional on OEM NATO straps (click for full size)

There is now an updated version of this article available at http://www.speedywatches.com/oem-omega-nato-straps-2018-update/

Frequent readers of the SpeedyWatches blog will know: we’re big fan of NATO straps on our Speedies. Until a while ago we had to go aftermarket to get these, but Omega launched a full collection of exceedingly high-quality NATO straps at BaselWorld 2014. A week or so ago Omega launched a special page dedicated to these straps, allowing us to go through the various options and matches available.

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002056

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002056

First up is the 031ZSZ002056, a strap in black coated nylon fabric in the same construction as the one used on the Apollo 11 45th Anniversary: a thick and sturdy strap with fabric keepers – no hardware other than the Omega-signed buckle.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031CUZ002058

Omega NATO strap 031CUZ002058

Then there’s the 031CUZ002058, a brown Barenia leather NATO strap. Again, no hardware other than the Omega-signed buckle. We’d care to guess that this one will age very, very well.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002044

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002044

Next up is the 031ZSZ002044, a NATO strap in grey-bordered black polyamide with traditional stainless steel hardware.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

speedywatches_omega_nato_strap_031ZSZ002046

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002046

Then there’s the 031ZSZ002046, which is essentially the same strap but now with orange borders. This one would look rather smashing on orange-accented Planet Oceans we’d recon.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002041

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002041

Third in this series is the 031ZSZ002041, again black polyamide but now with red accents.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002045

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002045

In a more traditional look, there’s the 031ZSZ002045 in a color combination traditionally referred to as ‘James Bond’ – although recent research seems to have changed the consensus on the colors of the actual James Bond strap.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002047

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002047

A variation on the one posted above is the 031ZSZ002047, in black/orange.

Price: contact Ace Jewelers

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002042

Omega NATO strap 031ZSZ002042

Last but not least is the 031ZSZ002042 in black and red. A vibrant combination!

Price? Contact Ace Jewelers

Don’t forget to visit the Omega page on these – especially the configurator is worth a visit!

Interested? Contact our favorite Omega AD Ace Jewelers!

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

It’s been a while folks.. How’ve  you been?

Our day-to-day business has been keeping us very busy in the past few weeks but we’re back with a vengeance! Please welcome the newest addition to the SpeedyWatches.com family: the Racing Japan 3750.40.00!

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

If you’ve been following SpeedyWatches, you’ve seen our post with the loose dial of the  Racing Japan 3750.40.00.. Our friends at Ace Jewelers keep one in their safe, waiting for that one customer who wants to build his or her own Japan Racing Speedy. But today we’re not featuring a custom Speedmaster, but the real deal: a true Racing Japan 3750.40.00 sold in Japan in 2004 with the goodies to back it up.

As the only differences between a regular 3570.50 and 3570.40 are the dial and hands, the provenance is very important if you’re into such things. In this case, make sure the serial number is in the right range and that the card is stamped by a Japanese retailer. Extras like the hang tag with the distinct serial number are a nice bonus.. And if in doubt, an extract from Omega’s archives should do the trick. While obviously equally wonderful, to some of us the story and history adds that little something extra 🙂 .

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Japan 3750.40.00

 

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary pics

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Our friends over at Ace Jewelers recently took delivery of their first Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary reference 311.62.42.30.06.001, which gave us the opportunity to take a few up-close pictures of this BaselWorld 2014 release.

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega really went all-out on this Speedmaster. Aside from the movement and the crystal, every single part is unique. The case, the caseback, the dial, hands and strap all are 100% unique to this reference. While titanium and Sedna gold might not be the obvious choices for a Speedmaster Professional, the combination works surprisingly well.

The dial of the Apollo 11 45th Anniversary is equally surprising. Completely matte grey except the lume and applied hour indexes, the contrast on the printed details comes in the form of difference in height. The dial is laser cut – material is removed around the higher parts to create the contrast in height.

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

As noted so often before, this Speedy Pro is -a first- fitted with a NATO strap in brown – a subtle nod to the collectors community who have often expressed a deep love for this type of strap.

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

As so much is written on this model already, we’ll stick to this and conclude this post with the technical details of this wonderful watch:

Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition

  • Case: Titanium /Sedna gold
  • Strap: NATO
  • Diameter: 42mm
  • Movement: Caliber 1861
  • Misc.: limited to 1969 pieces
  • Reference number: 311.62.42.30.06.001
  • Pricing indication: Check at Authorized Dealer (please note that this watch is sold out per our latest information)
Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary 311.62.42.30.06.001

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Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB case

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB case

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB case

A Omega Speedmaster with caliber 321 is wonderful any day. But have you heard of the CB cases? We have featured a number of rare and unusual Speedmasters. Limited Edition models. Wicked dials. But the CB case is something special.. And it takes a trained eye to appreciate.

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB case facet

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB case facet

While most cases for the 105.012 where made by HF (Huguenin Freres) and marked as such, a smaller number of them was manufacured at CB (Central Boites) and marked as such on the inside of the caseback. While this may seem trivial, there is actually a detail that will make the real Speedmaster aficionado exceedingly excited when seeing one of these -especially in hardly-if-at-all polished condition such as the present example: the flat facet on the top, where the lug touches the case. Most distinguishable as a line in the pictures above.

It is hard to see. It is hard to appreciate. And we are the first to admit that our pics do not fully reflect the awesomeness of this detail. But it is there.. and in the pictured watch, it is there in almost immaculate condition. It is a true joy to behold for the Speedmaster collector looking for that little bit extra.!

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB caseback

Omega Speedmaster Professional 105.012 CB caseback

Awesome right? You might recall our story on the Star Watch-cased (and NASA-issued) Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Radial’ 145.022  that we posted a while back – another example of a Speedmaster with a case by another manufacturer. The lugs on these are also quite different – there is a more prominent flat vertical plane.

Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Radial' 145.022 ca. 1978

Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Radial’ 145.022 ca. 1978

Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Radial' 145.022 ca. 1978

Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Radial’ 145.022 ca. 1978

 

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 311.92.44.51.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 311.92.44.51.01.003

Last week we had the chance to spend a little time with the awesome Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon.

BaselWorld 2013, the first time we saw the ‘DSotM’, was over a year ago, but it seems that  the DSotM is popping up at Authorized Dealers only recently. For those of you that placed an order back in 2013 it must’ve been -or still is- quite the wait. But please trust us when we say this watch is worth your patience!

Is there anything left to say after our Dark Side of the Moon superpost? Let’s go over the basics one more time;

  • The Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon has a case made of high-tech ceramics. But it doesn’t stop there: the crown, pushers, buckle & dial are all made of ceramics. A ceramic case is not that unusual these days, but the other bits give Omega  an edge over most of its competitors.
  • The indexes and hands are all 18k white gold. SuperLuminova ensures readability in low light situations.
  • It is powered by the highly regarded caliber 9300.
  • The strap is made of coated nylon. It is lined with leather on the inside for wearing comfort.
Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 311.92.44.51.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 311.92.44.51.01.003

Interested? Contact our friends over at Ace Jewelers!