Produced during the early 2000s, this neo-vintage Speedmaster expands the core racing layout by integrating a full triple calendar complication. The watch relies on the Omega Caliber 1151, a heavily modified Valjoux 7751 workhorse that coordinates day, month, and a pointer date alongside a 24-hour indicator.
The 39mm stainless steel case features twisted lugs and a tachymeter bezel with a blue insert that visually connects to the reverse panda dial. Silver subdials contrast against the matte blue primary dial, maximizing legibility for the densely packed readouts.
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 | Good Condition, Medium Wear Production: est. 2002 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 39mm Thickness: approx. 14mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Stainless steel, brushed finish, mirrored lugs, medium wear Bezel: Fixed, blue tachymeter aluminum insert, medium wear Dial: Matte blue dial, silver subdials, printed numerals Hands: Steel pencil hands, red crescent pointer
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown and pushers, medium wear Crystal: Dome sapphire crystal, medium wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, medium wear Caseback: Stainless steel, solid casebackf, snap-on, medium wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: 1151