One of the main reasons why the Omega Speedmaster occupies such a special place in the hearts of collectors is because its core design both inside and out has hardly changed in the last half-century.
At the present time, the recently discontinued Moonwatch models that are powered by the Caliber and Caliber movements are among the least expensive standard Speedmaster references available.
Additionally, they now represent the last Moonwatches to feature movements without Co-Axial escapements, and this makes them an obvious choice for collectors looking for a Speedmaster that more closely adheres to the history of the model.
Prices for Omega Speedmaster watches continue to increase from one year to the next, and now that the long-running Cal. As previously mentioned, not all limited edition Omega Speedmaster watches become future collectibles, but there are certain models that could be considered some of the most fiercely pursued Omega watches in existence.
At the time of writing, there have been a total of three different Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy models and all of them sell for significantly more than their original retail prices on the open market. Despite not being vintage Omega watches, these Silver Snoopy models all offer significant returns for any collectors that are lucky enough to pick them up for their original retail prices, and they easily rank among the best investment Speedmaster watches available today.
While it was not limited to a specific number of units, the Omega Speedmaster FOiS is a numbered edition and one that is now officially discontinued. It is also worth noting that the FOiS is now the very last Speedmaster model to be powered by the long-running Caliber movement and many collectors anticipate that secondary market prices for the Speedmaster FOiS will increase once it is no longer available at a retail level.
Since the early s, Omega Speedmaster buyers have been forced to choose between either having a Hesalite crystal or a display case-back. Many collectors want their Speedmaster watches to have the classic Hesalite crystal since this was the style fitted to the original models worn on the moon.
However, the only Speedmaster watches that feature Hesalite crystals also feature solid case-backs that do not allow users to view the intricacies of their manually-wound chronograph movements. However, for a relatively short period of time between approximately and , Omega offered versions of the classic Moonwatch that featured Hesalite crystals over the dial and sapphire display case-backs that allowed for an unobstructed view of their movements.
Additionally, since their movements sit on full display, these watches actually feature different calibers with more elaborate finishing compared to their solid case-back siblings. At the present time, prices for these Hesalite Sandwich models are only slightly above their more-traditional counterparts, and many collectors expect this to change as an increasing number of people become aware of these discontinued Speedmaster models.
While many of the best Omega Speedmaster watches to buy as investments are those that fall into the classic Moonwatch category, there are still other models outside of this sub-collection of the Speedmaster range that have experienced significant appreciation in value within the last several years.
Among these are the discontinued automatic Speedmaster models that are frequently referred to as Omega Speedmaster Reduced watches in collecting circles. I think every person who has ever posted on this site would respect any person whose only watch was a Speedmaster. Brice, I totally understand your feelings. And the reduced size is a big plus. So, in this instance, the thinnest should be the Standard Moonwatch. It is around 14mm in height, yet considering the shape of the case, it feels slightly less when worn.
Very nice on the wrist, compact, well proportioned, more modern, with a cool racing design, nice materials all around, great hand-wound movement, and that panda look is a killer. It will endure to remain pristine enough, to wear to the boardroom afterwards , where things often get even rougher and tougher than the aforementioned site-work….
There is no excuse to continue using acrylic. Hasilite or sapphire sandwich? Very easy to duplicate the compound curves of the original acrylic crystal. Omega if you are listening give us the original watch with the engine, solid case back, applied logo, and duplicate the Hasilite in sapphire!
Brice Thanks! Size and thickness have stopped me from buying one, not to mention a considerable price increase for a function I very rarely use. I tried on the Longines Big Eye and it seemed slab-sided and overlarge. I have to learn NOT to wear a slim 36mm watch when trying on a mechanical chrono.
I should wear one of my larger pieces to acclimatise myself first. Assymetrical case and twisted lugs adds more visual interest and breaks up the shape. The references shown above are indeed great timepieces. However 3 out of 5 are L. One has been sold out for 6 months ck and the Apollo 50th Anniversary are both sold out! Just saying…. Even older chronographs used to be larger than an automatic 3-hander. Movements are larger and thicker. Not all images were able to load for printing.
Please close the print window and try again. On some The only major downside of this watch is the tritium luminous material, which loses its glow over time. If you want the most vintage of vintage Speedmasters, the CK is impossible to beat.
There are three subdials, which mark off minutes, hours, and seconds. It also utilizes the Omega Caliber , which would be the standard movement for the Speedmaster series before being replaced in with the release of the Speedmaster Professional This Speedmaster has broad hands, with an arrow shape and lume highlights in the center. These sit against a black dial, which provides a sharp, easy-to-read contrast. But despite its truly historic status, there are a couple of drawbacks to the CK This is a limited edition, with a production run of only 2, pieces.
This watch had an iconic orange chronograph second hand, which the Speedy Tuesday wears with style. Along the same lines, the first three minutes on the minute subdial are highlighted in orange. This is a tribute to the Ultraman series, where Ultraman could only spend three minutes in the atmosphere.
Other orange highlights include dots on the five-minute markers, and an orange stripe running down the strap.
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