OMEGA is on a mission to be at the forefront of precision watchmaking and last year saw the introduction of some groundbreaking watches. We were particularly excited about the release of its Chrono Chime models, built in tribute to previous OMEGA greats, as these awesome watches featured OMEGA’s most complex movement to date and signalled the company’s intention to push watchmaking boundaries. This exceptional new movement was presented in two models, a tribute to the brand’s early Olympic stopwatches and a Speedmaster variation.
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OMEGA proved that when it comes to high-end watchmaking it’s a force to be reckoned with. Needless to say, fans eagerly awaited the next announcement and that came when the brand dropped its latest variation of the iconic Moonwatch. With the launch of the OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing, it looks like 2023 is going to be another exciting year of Omega firsts.
Great watchmaking balances style, functionality and history, and nowhere is that more apparent than with the OMEGA Speedmaster. When NASA required a watch for its astronauts to wear during the first moon landing the Speedmaster was the watch of choice. It’s now a legend in the world of horology. It’s stylish, expertly crafted and has an unrivalled backstory. So how the hell does OMEGA improve on that?
The answer is surprising and caught many watch geeks off guard. Not only has the new Speedmaster Super Racing been equipped with a new super-accurate movement, but it takes design touches from another innovative OMEGA watch, this time from the famous Seamaster line.
Ok, there’s a lot to take in here. Let’s deal with the major innovation first. This new take on the Moonwatch – dubbed the Super Racing model – is the first to feature its trailblazing Spirate System. Taking its name from spiral and rate, it’s the most accurate movement the brand has ever manufactured, certified to 0/+2 seconds a day. Believe us, that is an exceptional achievement. In a nutshell, it features a new balance spring that offers a level of fine-tuning that is unrivalled.
But the aesthetics pay homage to another of Omega’s major innovations, the Seamaster Aqua Terra 15,000 Gauss. In a bold move, OMEGA has taken its existing Speedmaster Racing template and added the yellow accents introduced on the Aqua Terra, a watch powered by the world’s first fully anti-magnetic movement.
The Moonwatch DNA is still there and it retains the beautiful symmetry of the Speedmaster. There’s a 44mm stainless steel case and the familiar ceramic tachymeter bezel. But there are additional design cues that reference the Aqua Terra and celebrate that model’s tenth anniversary.
This new release includes yellow indexes and a small second hand that mimics that of the Aqua Terra. The larger second hand has a stunning gradient effect and both sit on an exquisite honeycomb dial inspired by a one-off design from the OMEGA museum.
This watch is priced at the top end of OMEGA’s Speedmaster collection, but it is worth noting that Omega has already stated that they intend to roll out the innovation into future models. OMEGA markets this tiny spring as a major accomplishment, so expect to hear more about the Spirate System.
OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing
Diameter: 44.25mm
Height: 14.9mm
Case: Stainless Steel
Movement: Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9920
Bracelet: Stainless Steel, Leather or Canvas
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 50M
Price: AUD$17,375
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