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The Speedmaster collection dates back to 1957, when it was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph to complement Omega’s status as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The first model in the series was the CK 2915, also known as the “Broad Arrow?? designed by Claude Baillod in Switzerland, and already had some of the model’s signature features: a triple-register chronograph layout, high-contrast index markers, and a domed Plexiglas crystal.
The Speedmaster’s importance in space exploration began in 1962, when astronaut Walter Schirra first wore a Speedmaster in space on the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission. then, on NASA’s Gemini 4 mission, it became the first U.S. spacewalking watch and was worn by the first astronaut to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.The Speedmaster Professional remains one of several NASA-approved watches for spaceflight and EVA.
In terms of celebrity interest, many celebrities have chosen watches from the Omega Speedmaster collection. For example, James Bond actor Daniel Craig was a Speedmaster fan before he became James Bond on screen, and he wore his stainless steel Speedmaster Automatic in 2017.Simon Pegg is a British actor and comedian best known for his roles in the Hot Fuzz, the Simon Pegg is a British actor and comedian best known for his roles in Hot Fuzz, the Mission Impossible movie series, Shaun of the Dead and Star Trek, Pegg wears his stainless steel Speedmaster with a matching bracelet.
Overall, the Omega Speedmaster collection is a collection full of history and stories, and each of its watches represents Omega’s craftsmanship and unparalleled design. This is the Omega Speedmaster Collection, a collection full of charm and history.
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Brand: | Omega |
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Product Name: | NEW Omega SPEEDMASTER WL O32430385003001 |
Product Code: | WL O32430385003001 |
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