2022 Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite Cal. 3861

Here we have a classic 2022 Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite Cal. 3861. Featuring a 42mm stainless steel asymmetric case with polished and brushed surfaces that lead to the characteristic twisted tapering lugs, the crisp lines transition effortlessly around the case, and a lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a case thickness of 14mm ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist. Omega has used modern tomography to determine the exact dimensions of the 4th-generation Speedmaster case as worn by the Apollo 11 Astronauts. Down the right side, we have the pushers and a signed crown protected by crown guards that continue the flow of the asymmetrical case. A fixed tachymeter sits on its black bezel insert with an iconic “dot” over the ninety; the stepped dial adds depth and interest and is protected by a Hesalite crystal. An outer minute track with slim baton indexes marking the hours, 3 recessed Sub-dials consist of 60 seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hours. Super-LumiNova-filled Sword's hands and an elegant, long central arrow-tipped chronograph hand accurately hit the minute track; the dial has perfect symmetry, form, and function. The screw-down case back is engraved with “Flight - Qualified By NASA in 1965 for all Manned Space Missions” and “The First watch worn on the Moon”, a fitting testament to man's achievements in space. Around its outer edge, we have the “Professional Moonwatch Co-Axial Master Chronometer.” The embossed Hippocampus in the centre represents Neptune, the God of the sea. Pierre Borie conceived it after seeing a picture of Neptune riding a chariot drawn by seahorses; this is why the seahorses are wearing a bridle. Inside a manually wound Omega Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 featuring a CO-Axial and column-wheel, COSC-certified 26 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour, METAS (Federal Institute of Metrology) also certified this special movement with additional measurements of precision, performance, and anti-magnetic resistance. The continued commitment by Omega to push the envelope of a watch and its movement means it is still the only flight-qualified watch that meets the requirements for EVA (Extravehicular activity) – outperforming quartz watches, with LCD displays, which are vulnerable to temperature changes, and literally get destroyed when on spacewalks. The watch comes fitted on its Omega 20mm brushed stainless steel 5-arch link bracelet, which tapers to 15mm, with a signed push-button release and a newly designed milled clasp; all links are included with the watch, plus a 20mm Forstner flat link bracelet. It also comes with its Omega presentation box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Omega box and Omega paperwork. The watch comes fitted on its Omega 20mm brushed stainless steel 5-arch link bracelet, which tapers to 15mm, with a signed push-button release and a newly designed milled clasp; all links are included with the watch, plus a 20mm Forstner flat link bracelet. The watch is from March 2022 and is sold in worn condition, but overall in very good condition, as you can see. The bezel was replaced, fresh seals, etc, done at Omega in 2026. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

This latest reference Speedmaster has been the upgrade that so many were waiting for, the now perfect modern Speedmaster. The upgraded Co-Axial movement brings the Speedmaster in line with the rest of modern Omega in terms of movement quality, and the upgraded bracelet with its aggressive taper suits the design perfectly. All of this whilst keeping the core of the Speedmaster design exactly as you'd expect, what's not to like? Snap this up and add it to your collection today!

Reference : 310.30.42.50.01.001
Movement : Manually Wound Omega Cal. 3861
Age : March 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 42mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 47mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

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 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 an astronaut's first choice. 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, with their production starting 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, they officially rebranded themselves from SMH to the Swatch Group. Then, in 1999, they purchased and integrated Breguet into the Swatch Group.