Moonwatch only, the ultimate omega speedmaster guide, now in its third edition, is an indescribable reference book and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector. Anyone have a favorite book on the speedmaster from intro up to present day, perhaps. Roman hartmanns omega speedmaster serial number chart. Moonwatch only the omega speedmaster reference book. The third edition of this definitive and popular book now includes 17 new speedmasters and an additional 120 new illustrations updated models, serial range. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch chronograph. Emoonwatch only, the speedmaster guide now in mobile ebook.
Moonwatch only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model. The omega speedmaster history time and watches the. You need to buy this book, because it will change the way you view other watch books. This book retraces an extraordinary epic and the evolution of a unique and timeless watch which, from. Of most significance is the omega speedmaster itself, being the moonwatch that was approved by nasa. The extraordinary destiny of the omega speedmaster.
Montre bracelet omega speedmaster 178924 collector square. The brand wanted to make something special for the 60th anniversary of its iconic chronograph. Fifity years since the very first omega speedmaster was worn in space, a numbered edition chronograph has been launched by the famous swiss watch brand to commemorate the event wally schirra i am of that generation who can recall where. In this episode, we examine the legendary omega speedmaster, a watch that has become. Ok, i know i need a copy of a journey through time, but thats going to be a while. This commemorative book seeks to chronicle and document this iconic watch from its first reference, the nasa flights, all the way to present day. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. A guide to the evolution of the omega speedmaster moonwatch, reference by reference. This commemorative book seeks to chronicle and document this iconic watch from its first reference, the nasa flights, all the way to present day with the latest releases such as the ck2998. William massena it is an indescribable reference work and a true musthave for every speedmaster collector. Not only for books on the omega speedmaster, but for watch books in general. A guide to the evolution of the omega speedmaster moonwatch. This speedmaster is much more than another limited edition from omega. It will set the standard of what a good reference book should be.
This limited edition, recently made for the japanese market, has all the sex appeal of this combo. Omega speedmaster japanese racing edition reference 3570. The omega speedmaster professional the moonwatch has done things that no other timepiece has done and it has been worn in places that only a few human beings have. This stainless steel speedmaster automatic has a distinctive minutetrack style that first appeared on a 1968 speedmaster, and it is a reference to the watchs. One thing i learned from moonwatch only, which really is the gold standard for watch reference books, is that all the depth and detail that it contains in 498 pages concerns strictly one small subfamily of one family of omega sports watch. Omega speedmaster holy grail the reference books on watches. Speedmaster professional new reference number, price increase and new packaging pingback. Welcome to the third installment of reference points, our series that takes an exhaustive look at some of the most important families of timepieces in history episode 1. Omega speedmaster moonwatch coaxial chronograph 311.
The orange speedmaster mark ii racing is reference 327. However, if you are looking for a speedmaster reference, omega saga is a bit outdated and replaced by journey through time available in. The evolution of the speedmaster models, from the original speedmaster model reference ck 2915 with calibre 321 also known as the broad arrow to the 105. The complete history of the omega speedmaster, one of the most iconic chronograph watches ever created introduced in 1957, and how it became the moonwatch. It is an excellent guide for amateur sleuths and seasoned collectors who want to make sure what theyre buying and avoid. The first speedmaster was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph in 1957 and is pretty much the same speedmaster as we know it today.
Speedmaster professional new reference number, price increase and new packaging david july 18, 2014 at 8. On chrono24 youll find prices for 43 omega ref 145. The welldocumented softcover omega speedmaster apollo soyuz the first. The ultimate omega speedmaster guide after years of research and observations, the authors present a complete panorama of the moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch. However its early days were hardly promising, the model did not sell well and its production time was very short 19871988. Welcome to the third installment of reference points, our series that takes an exhaustive look at some of the most important families of timepieces in history episode 1 featured the entire collection of perpetual calendar chronographs from patek philippe, and e pisode 2 featured the rolex paul newman daytona. Omega has been dedicating tremendous efforts to making the most out of what may be the ultimate. Various special omega speedmaster watches, from the omega. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a historical, significant piece of horology and nasa spacemoon exploration that you can wear on your wrist. This book is a nobrainer for any speedmaster collector and a great reference. It was the last example of the original caliber 321 movement, which has been hailed as one of the more important movements used by the brand. Omega speedmaster ck2998 nos limited edition blue counter 40mm.
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