SPOTLIGHT ON OMEGA’s Speedmaster ‘57

SPOTLIGHT ON OMEGA

Spirit of adventure

The Speedmaster from Omega remains one of the brand’s most iconic timepieces. BY JENNIFER CAMPBELL

CRAFTED WITH TOP-QUALITY MATERIALS, including stainless steel and sapphire crystal, the Omega Speedmaster has been a part of all six lunar missions and is a true refl ection of the brand’s adventurous pioneering spirit. The original was designed in 1957, and the new model retains the iconic look for which the piece is so well-loved.

TIMELESS STYLE

The Speedmaster ’57 co-axial master chronometer chronograph 40.5mm takes inspiration from the 1957 original, an iconic timepiece in its own right. This model features a stainless-steel case, a blue dial with rhodium-plated hour markers, and Broad Arrow hands. All of these components feature white SuperLumiNova.

The bezel is brushed and includes a blackened tachymeter scale, while the caseback features a ‘Speedmaster ‘57’ engraving and a fl at sapphire crystal with anti-refl ective treatment inside. The matching bracelet boasts Omega’s patented comfort release adjustment system, and the timepiece is driven by the manualwinding Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9906.

The piece boasts a time zone function, allowing the hour hand to adjust to di erent time zones without stopping the watch. The movement is una ected by exposure to strong magnetic fi elds, even those greater than 1.5 teslas.

In line with the world-class quality for which Omega is known, the Speedmaster is Master Chronometer certifi ed, which guarantees the Swiss industry’s highest standard of precision, performance and magnetic resistance.

Each innovative component – from the Co-Axial escapements and silicon balance spring to the rhodium-plated fi nish – comes together to form a timepiece fi t for adventure.

The Speedmaster ’57 co-axial master chronometer chronograph 40.5mm is available in in eight variations with options for steel on steel and steel on leather.