Omega Speedmaster Manual-Winding Chronograph: The Moonwatch Legacy

Historical Icon

• First Watch on the Moon: Worn during Apollo 11 (1969), NASA-certified for all manned space missions

• Original 1957 DNA: Asymmetric 42mm case, stepped dial, and dot-over-90 bezel preserved

Movement Mastery

• Calibre 3861:

• Manual winding with 50-hour power reserve

• Co-Axial escapement & silicon balance spring (anti-magnetic >15,000 gauss)

• METAS-certified precision (-0/+5 sec/day)

• Visible Mechanics: Exhibition caseback reveals blackened rotor and Geneva stripes

Design Essentials

• Hesalite Crystal: Vintage-style acrylic dome (anti-glare treated)

• Professional Bezel: Tachymeter scale with Super-LumiNova® dot-over-90

• Bracelet: Flat-link "Moon" design with micro-adjust clasp

Operational Excellence

• Manual Winding Ritual: 30 clockwise turns daily (torque feedback mimics firearm reload)

• Chronograph Function: Column-wheel control with crisp pusher action

• Extreme Readability: Blackened hands with diamond-polished edges

Why Collectors Choose It

1. Horological Purity: No date window or automatic rotor to disrupt symmetry

2. Space-Proven Reliability: Functions flawlessly in -18°C to +93°C

3. Appreciation Potential: Vintage models average 15% annual value increase

Technical Specifications

• Water Resistance: 50m

• Crystal: Hesalite/Anti-reflective sapphire (select models)

• Strap Options: Stainless steel/NATO/leather