Antimagnetic, 4Hz, strong power reserve, accurate. These movements, including this Calibre 9900, really are among the best, most advanced high-volume movements in the business right now, and one of Omega’s greatest assets. Much has been said (some of it by us) about how impressive Omega’s METAS-certified Master Chronometer movements are. Orange is one of those colours best used in moderation, which is exactly what Omega have exercised here. The staggered minute ring that gives the Speedmaster Racing its name has short black hash marks and longer orange ones, creating a slightly subtler and (to my mind) more interesting version than the black dial. No, what really sets this dial apart is all that orange, as well as the crisp contrast provided by the luminous hands and hour markers. And not just because the grey is so mutable in the light. The black we showed you earlier is an undeniable classic, and there’s a white version, but this sunburst grey number is the real winner in my books. Speaking of elegance, this dial variation is by far the dandiest. The case is mostly brushed, with the exception of that sinuous polished line that stretches from lug-tip to lug-tip, adding an air of elegance to an otherwise utilitarian case. ![]() It looks and feels much like every other Speedmaster, except for its contemporary dimensions: it clocks in larger than your regular Speedy, at a not insubstantial 44.25mm wide, but it wears well, and sits comfortably on the wrist, thanks to a very reasonable sub-15mm height. ![]() It’s a Speedmaster, so no real surprises with the case. Well, we liked it so much we thought we’d go into a little more detail, with the very different feeling grey-dialled version. The story in a second: Maybe it didn’t get to the moon, but this Speedmaster still excites.Įarlier this week, we ran a video review of the black-dialled Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer. The price of the OMEGA Speedmaster Racing varies between $8,450 and $8,750, depending on the use of a strap or bracelet.I/trending 24583 IN-DEPTH: The Omega Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer Felix Scholz In short, the Speedmaster Racing is an excellent option for someone who appreciates the Speedmaster’s history, but who also wants to stand out at their next watch meetup. Its use of colorful accents adds a dose of levity, especially when placed next to more sober and monochromatic options in OMEGA’s vast catalog. The Speedmaster Racing is also more wearable and affordable than its Moonwatch Co-Axial Master Chronometer siblings (like the Moonphase or the Grey Side Of The Moon models), but it maintains the benefits of OMEGA’s latest movement technology, unlike the standard Moonwatch Professional or the ‘First OMEGA In Space.’ Overall, the watch has a sporty and well-proportioned feel on the wrist, offering a different take on one of the watch world’s most recognizable constituents. The Speedmaster Racing is the perfect alternative to the standard Speedmaster and is an ideal acquisition for someone searching for a different take on the Speedmaster identity – one that shares a comparable legacy to the more popular Moonwatch. While the stylistic cues of that very first Speedmaster from 1957 are more accurately portrayed in the Speedmaster ’57, the Speedmaster Racing sub-collection draws on the aesthetic traits of a particularly memorable timepiece from 1969 called the Mark II, which featured staggered, bicolor hash markers that indicated one-fifths of a second on the periphery of the dial – a look now known as a “racing” dial – and a compelling use of orange accents. OMEGA hasn’t forgotten about the Speedmaster’s origins, and the company celebrates it with the contemporary Speedmaster Racing line. While this might seem a trivial detail, it’s a fundamental part of the Speedmaster’s history, and it helps keep the watch grounded as a tool for racers. It was the first watch to feature a tachymeter scale on its exterior bezel, rather than printed on the dial, which allowed the watch’s wearer to more readily calculate their speed while behind the wheel. ![]() But that doesn’t change the fact that the Speedmaster was designed to race.
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