Circa 2003, Omega released the Speedmaster Racing reference as a reminder that the Speedmaster was intended to be a racing chronograph rather than a watch developed for spaceflight. By integrating woven carbon fiber directly into the dial construction, Omega anchored the design in contemporary 21st motorsport design.
The 42mm case retains the traditional twisted lyre lugs and houses an integrated column-wheel chronograph system operated by two pump pushers. Inside the watch is a automatic Calibre 3301 that features a date display at 6 o'clock and a 52-hour power reserve.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 7.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Medium Wear Production: est. 2006 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 42mm Thickness: 14mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, satin-brushed sides and lugs, mirrored bevels, medium wear Bezel: Fixed bezel, black aluminum insert, medium wear Dial: Black, woven carbon fiber pattern, printed markers, 6 o'clock date window Hands: White matte pencil hands, lmumed
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown and pushers, medium wear Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal, medium wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, medium wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid medallion caseback, screw-down, medium wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Calibre 3301