In 1959, the short-lived (2 years in production) original Speedmaster reference, the CK 2915, got something of a makeover. The result was the reference CK 2998, currently the second most desirable vintage Speedmaster. Powered by the calibre 321, it was …
Omega Speedmaster 2998: Made to Race, Worn in Space Read More »
In 1967, the reference 105.012 has been replaced with the 145.012. Nearly identical to its predecessor, it was in production for two years, from 1967 to 1968. The Omega Speedmaster 145.012 was the last one that was equipped with the …
In 1968, the long-standing workhorse chronograph movement of the SSIH, the Lemania CH27 C12 (Omega 321), was discontinued. It was replaced with the Lemania 1873, which became the famous Omega 861 “Moon” movement. Sic transit gloria, if I may say …
Omega Speedmaster 145.022-68 and -69: The Speedy As We Know It Read More »
The current Speedmaster Professional, the descendant of the ref. 145.022, produced with minor changes from 1968 until this day, is often called the “Moonwatch.” That’s interesting because the 145.022 wasn’t the watch first worn on the Moon. This title goes …
After the ref. 105.002, the “oddball”, had been discontinued, Omega introduced its successor in 1963 – the Omega Speedmaster 105.003. Nicknamed “Ed White” after its famous wearer, the NASA astronaut Edward Higgins White (who during the Gemini 4 mission became …
Omega Speedmaster 105.003 – The Last of its Kind Read More »
When you think of the evolution of the Speedmaster from the first 2915 to the 145.022, it’s easy to overlook one reference – the Omega Speedmaster 105.002. That slight mistake comes from the fact, that the 105.002 is quite difficult …
