Introducing the New Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Black Dial Watch Replica

Introducing the New Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Black Dial Watch Replica

The first SpeedyTuesday of 2021.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer black dial watch replica (ref. 310.30.42.50.01.001)

The Speedmaster Moonwatch is rocking with a new upgrade!

The new generation of the Moon Watch recreates the classic details of the Speedmaster Moon Watch.

The interior is upgraded with a supreme chronometer movement.

Dial Changes

Printing

The first thing I noticed — when looking at the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer replica — is that something has been changed about the printing. The printed Omega logo is now smaller sized, the wordmark OMEGA is more spacious and therefore larger and the wording “Speedmaster” and “Professional” are now equally wide on the dial. On the old Moonwatch, as you can see, the logo and words were like a triangle. Narrow at the top and widest at “Professional”. In all honesty, I like the old printing better. The luminous hour markers are green-ish, and not faux patina (as some people assumed).

Reading Seconds

An interesting change on the dial that many of you discovered already, is the second’s track. There are now three divisions, as you can see, instead of the five in the former Moonwatch. The use of three divisions has to do with the frequency of the movement, which is 21,600 vibrations per hour. This translates to 3Hz, hence the three divisions. It gives an easier readout when you stop the chronograph’s second hand.

The frequency of the new 3861 movement did not change in comparison to the caliber 1861 — that one also ticked at 21,600 vibrations per hour. I see this change in the divisions as a correction more than anything else. 

Step it up

The first generations of Speedmaster (Professional) watches had a step dial. That means these dials weren’t flat, but that they had a slightly recessed minute track. Omega’s Speedmasters had a step dial until 1974. In that year, Omega introduced the Speedmaster reference 145.022-74 and the step was gone. These dials are just referred to as flat dials (while the sub-dials are of course still recessed). All replica Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” models produced between the last quarter of 1974 and until 2021, have a flat dial. I am happy that the step dial is back, it brings a bit more depth to proceedings.

Hands

The first Omega Speedmaster replica references (CK2915 and CK2998) came with broad arrow and alpha hands. It wasn’t until the third generation of Speedmasters, the reference 105.003 or “Ed White” that the white baton hands were introduced. This means that since 1963, the Speedmaster has been using white baton hands. But, not always exactly the same ones. Aside from the different luminous materials used over the years, there’s also one design change. The chronograph second hand used to have a pointed (or “teardrop”) counterweight, from the 105.003 till the last 145.012. With the introduction of the caliber 861 (145.022) in 1968, the drop counterweight hand was replaced with the flat counterweight chronograph hand. And it stayed this way, all the way until now.

Also interesting: with the introduction of the new Moonwatch Master Chronometer replica, the centers of the small hands are not white anymore, but silver color (unpainted).

A Different Case

4th generation

Omega added the word “Professional” to the Speedmaster in 1964, with the introduction of reference 105.012. This successor of the “Ed White” — or 105.003 — is the first asymmetrical Speedmaster case. As you know, the word “Professional” wasn’t added because of the NASA qualification (which was also one year later, in 1965), but because of the introduction of the new case shape (and thus also the use of crown guards). It is the case of this 4th generation of Speedmasters, that Omega now also uses for the current Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer replica. As you can see in the picture above, the shape of the case changed not only by using the flat top lugs, also the profile changed.

What also changed is the shape of the pushers, they now have a flat cap. Much like the original 105.012 had. You can find comparison pictures further down below.

DO90 bezel

Another interesting element from the past that Omega used for the new Speedmaster Moonwatch replica is the dot-over-ninety (DON or DO90) bezel. Omega used this initially on Speedmasters till 1970. In our article on Omega Speedmaster bezels, you will find the different bezel variations. The bezel is made of steel, with an aluminum inlay. Omega decided not to use ceramic bezels but in my opinion, a ceramic bezel could have been deployed on the sapphire version of the new copy Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. I don’t mind the aluminum bezel though, there’s just a higher risk of scratches and — perhaps — the occasional fading to grey after a long period.

Another feature of vintage Speedmasters, up till 1967 (105.012-65) is the double bevel case back. As you can see in the picture above, the new Speedmaster Moonwatch replica also has this double bevel case back, whereas the former Moonwatch replica (311.30.42.30.01.005) just had a single bevel. As it was the case since 1967. In the picture below, you will see the case backs from the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and the former one (or better said, the 3570.50) side by side.

New engraving

Besides the double bevel case back, Omega also changed the engraving. Of course, they added the replica Co-Axial Master Chronometer (Moonwatch Professional) text to make sure you know what you’ve bought. I could live without it, but I can also imagine Omega is proud to indicate that its iconic chronograph now has a METAS certified movement.

The biggest change is the new circular engraving. It now reads “Flight-Qualified By NASA In 1965 For All Manned Space Missions” instead of  “Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions”. Now, Omega added “in 1965” for a number of reasons. One of them is that the qualification (not a certification, as NASA doesn’t certify watches) took place in 1965 and was not exactly this Moonwatch replica version. NASA qualified the 105.003 with caliber 321. The later submitted 105.012 and 145.012 weren’t qualified either. Then, in 1978, NASA qualified the Speedmaster again for the Space Shuttle program.

Soft Iron Inner Case

Those who have opened their Moonwatch (with a solid case back) know that there’s another case inside. This is a soft iron protective case that goes on top of the movement. It keeps the watch safe from magnetic fields, as it functions as a kind of Faraday cage. A fairly simple solution that has its limitations, of course. It is also how the Milgauss and other anti-magnetic watches were protected (and some still are), up to around 1,000 gauss.

Caliber 3861

Caliber 3861 has the same platform as the 1861, but Omega indicates that 50% of the parts have been replaced with non-interchangeable parts. Meaning, you can’t make a 1861 a 3861 by just replacing parts. The new caliber 3861 has the same operating frequency (21,600vph/3Hz), but there’s an increase in number of jewels (26). It is interesting that you can’t see the additional 8 jewels when comparing the movements side-by-side.

Of course, the new movement uses anti-magnetic alloys ( > 15,000 gauss) and the Co-axial escapement (less friction), which weren’t there in caliber 1861. The METAS organization certifies the new Speedmaster Moonwatch as “Master Chronometer”, by testing the watch as discussed in this podcast. The accuracy improved from +10/-1 seconds per day on average for a non-chronometer chronograph movement like caliber 1861 to +5/0 seconds per day on average. So there’s no slow running watch anymore. On top, this movement has a hacking function (the caliber 1861 does not).

New Bracelet

The new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch replica has a beautiful bracelet, and if you paid a little attention, you probably noticed that the one on the Hesalite version of the watch is fully brushed and the one on the sapphire version has polished in-between links. I prefer the all brushed bracelet of the Speedmaster Moonwatch replica with Hesalite crystal. Interesting to note is that the white gold “Canopus” Speedmaster also comes with a fully brushed bracelet.

Price

In addition to the 4 references in Sedna (pink) or Canopus (white) gold, the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer replica collection welcomes 4 stainless steel references, as it used to be in the past. This means two Hesalite versions, one with a fully brushed steel bracelet and one with a modern and instrument-looking nylon fabric strap on folding clasp. Also, there are two sapphire models, one with a brushed and polished steel bracelet and one with a classic smooth leather strap with folding clasp.

2021 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer Hesalite replica 310.30.42.50.01.0012021 

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer Hesalite replica 310.32.42.50.01.001

2021 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer Sapphire replica 310.30.42.50.01.0022021 

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer Sapphire replica 310.32.42.50.01.002

Steel case, brushed steel bracelet, Hesalite crystal, black dial with printed logo, closed caseback – 310.30.42.50.01.001 – EUR 6,200

Steel case, coated nylon fabric black strap on folding clasp, Hesalite crystal, black dial with printed logo, closed caseback – 310.32.42.50.01.001 – EUR 5,900

Steel case, brushed and polished steel bracelet, sapphire crystal, black dial with applied logo, sapphire caseback – 310.30.42.50.01.002 – EUR 7,000

Steel case, calfskin black leather strap on folding clasp, sapphire crystal, black dial with applied logo, sapphire caseback – 310.32.42.50.01.002 – EUR 6,700

For more than half a century, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch replica has been renowned worldwide for its outstanding achievements. The new generation of Speedmaster Moonwatch replica is not only faithful to the prototype in terms of exterior details and full of respect, but also raises the performance to a higher standard in the industry, joining Speedmaster watch lovers in remembering the glorious history of human space exploration and successful moon landings.

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