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Watch model highlight: Omega Speedmaster

Watch model highlight: Omega Speedmaster

Omega Speedmaster

The Speedmaster is one of Omega's most iconic series. The Speedmaster Professional or "Moonwatch" is the best-known and longest-produced. It was worn during the first American spacewalk. The Speedmaster was not originally designed for space exploration. Instead, it was introduced in 1957 as a sport and racing chronograph following on from the early chronographs of the 1920s and 1930s.

Recognized as one of the most iconic series in watch history, the Speedmaster holds its legacy as a symbol of precision and exploration. Initially conceived as a sport and racing chronograph in 1957, the Speedmaster's fate as a pioneer in space exploration wasn't foreseen at its inception.

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Wally Schirra wearing his personal Speedmaster on the Mercury-Atlas 8 Sigma 7 mission 1962

While the Speedmaster's inception aimed at meeting the demands of the racing and sports chronograph market, its evolution took an unforeseen turn toward cosmic exploration. In 1965, NASA qualified the Speedmaster for manned space missions, eventually leading to its historic role in space exploration. This transformation from a sports timepiece to an instrument crucial for space missions shifted the Speedmaster's trajectory, making it an integral part of the space race and an emblematic watch for lunar expeditions.

What began as a watch dedicated to the realms of sport and racing evolved into an indispensable tool for astronautical missions, earning it the prestigious title of "Moonwatch." The Speedmaster's history serves as a testament to its adaptability and the unexpected journey that turned a sports chronograph into an indispensable component of space missions, leaving an indelible mark on horological and space exploration history.