2019 Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite
Ref: 311.30.42.30.01.005

Points of Mention

This watch is sold with its Omega presentation box and Omega paperwork plus all accessories. The watch comes paired on its original Omega 20mm bracelet with full links provided. The watch comes from August 2019. The watch is in worn condition, but as you can see from the photos, is overall very well maintained and has no serious signs of wear. The watch comes with our 12-Month Warranty.

The Watch

Formerly known as the La Generale Watch Co., Louis Brandt founded it in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848. In 1903, they renamed their company Omega until 1982, when they officially changed their name to Omega SA. They are today part of the Swiss Swatch Group. The first Omega Seamasters was based loosely around waterproof watches made for the Royal Navy. What made the Seamaster appealing was using an O-Ring gasket which gave it temperature and depth resistance. In 1955, the Swiss Laboratory for Watch ‌ ‌Research‌ tested out 50 Seamaster cases with a 60-meter depth rating. Omega was so confident that they strapped one to the outside of a plane and flew it over the North pole in 1956. The Omega Speedmaster Professional was made famous by its 6 lunar missions. NASA in 1964 sent out letters to 10 watch brands, asking them to send in a Chronograph. Only four brands responded to NASA’s request, which was: Rolex, Longines-Wittnauer, Hamilton, and Omega, comically Hamilton sent in a pocket watch. Having all the specific requirements to achieve precise measurements, Omega continued to be tested with the many manned flights.

The 42mm stainless steel case has polished and brushed surfaces that lead to curved tapering lugs. The crisp lines transition effortlessly around the case. A lug to lug length of 48mm ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist. A fixed tachymeter sits on its black bezel. The dial is protected by Hesalite crystal, an outer minute track with slim baton indexes that mark the hours. 3 deeply recessed Sub-dials 60 seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hours. Sword hands and an elegant long central chronograph seconds hand that accurately hits the minute track. The dial has perfect symmetry. Hands and indexes are lumed with Super-Luminova. The screw-down case back is engraved with “Flight - Qualified By NASA for all Manned Space Missions” “The First watch worn on the Moon” a fitting testament to man's achievements in space. Inside we have the Cal.1861, 18 Jewels hand-wound Chronograph beating at 21,600 bph. It has a Rhodium-plated finish. As a manual wound movement, it is the direct descendant of the original moon watch that used the Cal. 361 movement. Fitted on a 20mm Stainless Steel bracelet with a signed clasp fits the wrist comfortably, along with all the additions you would expect with a modern Speedmaster including original Box & Papers.

Personal Note

A forever classic, the Speedmaster! Barely changed since it accompanied those astronauts up to the moon all those years ago, that's not only brilliant design but also flawless engineering. If you haven't owned a Speedmaster and you are fortunate enough to be in a position to, I'd say you need to do so!