Clock – even within the assembly Chakra, the admiration expressed by devotees of Omega Speedmaster The chronograph sets a high bar for both passion and pedantry. Each new edition of the design, first introduced in 1957 and Chosen by NASA Pored in minute detail, in 1965, for the US space program.
Usually, this is because Speedmaster has growth rather than changes. But in September 2024, the Omega forums lit up with activity as leaked images of an entirely different design began to circulate. Some dismissed “Flight Qualified” Speedmaster As a fake, but it was something more cool: a special watch available only to serving military pilots.
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Now, the vast legions of fans can rejoice, as Omega has announced a version for general sale. The clock is simply known as Speedmaster Pilot and retains many of the features that debuted on its service-only predecessor. It uses the same 40.85 mm case with a matte brushed finish – a rarity for Speedmasters, chosen to minimize reflections in the cockpit.
Unlike the classic Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, with its chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, the Speedmaster Pilot has a two-register layout, with subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock and a discreet date window. 6 o’clock The dial itself has a grained matte black texture that combines with the unique styling of the sub-dials to echo classic cockpit instrumentation.
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