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Omega Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project

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Today Omega shared a picture of one of the original Speedmaster Professional Alaska Projects on their Facebook page – an instant home run. As Omega’s description is pretty perfect, we’ll quote them on this one – don’t forget to visit OmegaMuseum.ch and said Facebook page!

The OMEGA Speedmaster “Alaska Project” Titanium Prototype: Our Vintage Watch of the Month!

In 1969, when the first lunar landing was imminent, OMEGA engineers set themselves a new, nearly impossible challenge: a watch created especially for outer space use that would improve on the previously flight-certified Speedmaster Professional.

One of the results was the Speedmaster “Alaska Project” prototype. This extraordinary chronograph, with its titanium case and distinctive red anodized aluminum outer case had incredible resistance to a wide range of temperatures and was, arguably, space-proof.

NASA was pleased with the performance of this “Alaska Project” watch but the use of titanium proved too costly at the time and because the original Speedmaster Professional was so well suited for use in space, this standout chronograph prototype was not industrialized.

In the years since, OMEGA created some variations of the robust timepiece, including a Speedmaster Moonwatch “Alaska Project” limited edition, but the first prototype is an important part the brand’s legacy. And that special bit of history is on permanent display at the OMEGA Museum in Biel. For more about the OMEGA Museum, visit http://www.omegawatches.com/museum and watch the video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/_Vx2ay5EUvQ.

Patent – Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project 311.32.42.30.04.001

Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

On August 19, 2008 Omega filed a patent for a watch commemorating the 1972 Speedmaster Alaska Project prototype. The watch would go into production the same year as the Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project 311.32.42.30.04.001, in a limited edition of 1970 pieces.

Read more below the files

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

: Alaska Project 2008 Design Drawing Patent

The 2008 Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project 311.32.42.30.04.001 has a stainless steel case in the all-familiar Speedmaster Professional style. It is powered by an equally familiar movement – caliber 1861. It used however a distinct white dial, designed to maximize readability and contrast. The rather unusual hands found on the minute and hour subdials are reminiscent of the ones found on the original prototypes.

The Alaska Project 2008 was of course delivered with the red outer case, as pictured below. A true conversation-starter for those bold enough to wear it!

Omega Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project 311.32.42.30.04.001

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Patent: Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project

Alaska Project Patent

On June 13, 1972, Omega filed a patent for a rather special watch that would later be known as the ‘Alaska Project’. More precise, it was an outer casing meant to be fitted over a regular Speedmaster Professional, thus enhancing its protection against the elements.

Read more below the files

: Alaska Project Patent

: Alaska Project Patent

: Alaska Project Patent

However, it is said that while Omega’s attempts where admirable, NASA actually didn’t feel the need for a watch more sturdy than the good old Speedy Pro. As such, the project was abandoned. Aside from a few prototypes, it was never heard of again – until the release of the 2008 Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project reference 311.32.42.30.04.001.

Below you’ll find a few of our pics of various Speedmaster Alaska Project watches.