2020 Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Black Ceramic
Ref: 311.92.44.51.01.005
Specification
Lugs : 21mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : Box and Papers
Case Material : Black Ceramic
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold with its original Omega box and Omega paperwork. The watch is from December 2020 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in very fair condition, with faint scratches to the anti-reflective coating; the crystal can be replaced at an additional cost on request or the anti-reflective removed. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 2020 Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon with a 44.25mm polished and brushed Black Ceramic asymmetric case that curves over your wrist thanks to the characteristic twisted tapered lugs. Omega has spent many years working with and perfecting the use of Zirconium oxide ZrO2 Ceramic, which is two times lighter than stainless steel, non-magnetic, scratch-resistant and hard-wearing. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 49.5mm and a case thickness of 16mm, giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. Down the right side, we have the chronograph pushers and a signed crown recessed into the case for protection. The ceramic bezel has a black lacquered Tachymeter scale and holds a domed sapphire crystal above a stealthy black ceramic bi-compax dial. An outer minute track is precisely executed surrounding applied black baton indexes coated in black Super-LumiNova marking the hours; at 3 o’clock a recessed 12-hour register; at 6 o’clock a colour-matched date window; and finally, at 9 o’clock, a recessed small seconds register, each with a polished ring and black numerals, slender brushed black sword hands coated in black Super-LumiNova are complemented by a black chronograph hand, at 12 o’clock we have the Omega motif “Speedmaster” underneath and at 6 o’clock “Co-Axial Chronometer” completes this Dark side of the Moon inspired bi-compax chronograph. On the reverse, a sapphire exhibition case back, etched with the details of the watch around its edge, inside a Rhodium plated automatic Omega Cal. 9300, features a column-wheel, a silicon balance wheel, and the George Daniels conceived Co-Axial escapement with twin barrels mounted in series, 54 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour, designed for better durability, precision, and stability and decorated in Côtes de Genève. The watch comes paired with its 21mm Omega fabric strap, soft leather underside and secured by a signed Ceramic push button folding clasp.
The watch comes with its Omega presentation box and paperwork.
Personal Note
Whilst not the most legible watch in the world it is an undeniably cool piece of kit on the wrist coming in at 44.25mm and cased in black ceramic, its large exhibition case back shows the automatic Omega Co-Axial calibre 9300, all paired on a comfortable fabric/leather strap and this one can be snatched up for a fraction of the original retail price. If you are after a larger Speedmaster that stands out from the crowd I would seriously consider this one. Do not hesitate to book an appointment and try it on for yourself!
The Brand
They were formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds. When he died in 1879, his sons carried on his dream. In 1880, they moved to 96 Rue Jakob-Stampfli, where they remain today. The brothers produced their first mass-produced calibre, the Labrador In 1885. Just a few years later, in 1892, they produced the first minute-repeater. In 1903, they renamed the company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. During WW1, Omega watches were used as official timekeepers for the Royal Flying Corps and the US Army. In 1930, Omega and Tissot merged together to form Société Suisse pour l'Industrie Horlogère (SSIH.) In 1931, another group was formed - Allgemeine Schweizerische Uhrenindustrie AG (ASUAG). Where SSIH was primarily French-speaking, ASUAG was founded by the more German-speaking members of the Swiss watch industry. In 1948, they introduced the first edition of one of its most symbolic watches: the Seamaster. Omega first introduced the Constellation in 1952. At the time, it was Omega's flagship timepiece. The first models had a Cal. 354 bumper movement in them. Later, in 1955, Omega introduced the Automatic Cal. 50x, followed in 1959 by the Cal.55x (no date) and 56x (date) versions. Many of the Constellations came with pie-pan dials, diamond indexes, and fancy lug configurations. All the gold Constellations of that time have the Observatory of Geneva's hand engraved on the back. The stainless steel and stainless steel/gold versions had a gold medallion on the back with the Observatory of Geneva. The eight stars above the Observatory stand for the many exploits of Omega in the world Chronometer competition. Celebrating the fact that all Constellations are Chronometer Certified. In 1962, when astronaut Wally Schirra wore a Speedmaster on his Mercury Sigma 7 Mission, making it the first Omega watch to enter space. After rigorous tests, NASA used Omega for all their Apollo missions, including the 1969 Moon landing of Apollo 11. Today, Omega is still the first choice of astronauts. In 1969, President Nixon famously said it was “too valuable” and turned down the first-ever all-gold Speedmaster Professional Deluxe. As a response to the ever-growing threat of electronic watches to the manufacturers of mechanical watches, Omega and many Swiss brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe formed Centre Electronique Horologer (CEH). Prototypes began to appear in 1967, and their production started in 1968. Then In 1972, Omega introduced the reference 198.030, which included the Omega calibre 1250, a ‘tuning-fork electronic movement which was made under licence from Bulova. Later we saw a merger of SSIH and ASUAG into SMH, or Société de Microélectronique et d’Horlogerie. This merger took place in 1983. In 1992, the company acquired Blancpain, and in 1998, it officially rebranded itself from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.