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BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

For the first time -Alaska project prototypes aside- Omega has created a Speedmaster Professional with handwound movement in titanium. And wow – can you spell STUNNING?

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th anniverary Ace Jewelers (1)

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

The titanium case works wonderful with the matte grey dial. The tone-on-tone print gives this Speedmaster a very unique look. The Sedna gold bezel ring and details on the dial add a touch of warmth to a otherwise monochrome design. The overall design is very well-balanced. While staying true to the classic looks of the Speedmaster Professional, the Apollo 11 45th Anniversary has an avant-garde touch. The bezel inlay on this Speedy is ceramic by the way.

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

BaselWorld 2014 Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

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

 

NATO Strap on Speedmaster – Yes or No?

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.0022 NATO

Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.0022 NATO

The NATO strap is somewhat of a controversial thing. While some people despise them for their thinness and low costs, others swear by the casual and instrumental look it can add to a watch. While somewhat obscure a few years ago, many brands now offer them as a standard option or as an extra – Maurice Lacroix, Tudor and Blancpain for example.

Over at SpeedyWatches, we tend to agree with the latter – we love them. NATO straps are a cheap way to change the look of your watch, they’re easy to change and nowadays they come in numerous flavours – from cheap nylon to simple calf leather or even shell cordovan and alligator or shark leather..