60th Anniversary of NASA Testing of The Omega Speedmaster

In 1957, the first Speedmaster watch, CK2915, was launched. The well-proportioned case is matched with a simple dial, and the "broad arrow"-shaped hour hand is very memorable. The biggest highlight of CK2915 is that it is the first time that a tachymeter scale bezel is equipped on the outside of the dial. The purpose of this world-first design is very simple - to give the watch a more professional timing capability. Best Omega Speedmaster clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

In fact, the original intention of the first Speedmaster watch, CK2915, was the desire for speed. It was not developed for astronauts, but was designed specifically for racers, car and motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as engineers, scientists and even doctors. Looking at these "target audiences", in addition to reminding people of speed, two words also come to my mind: rigorous and precise.

CK2915 is indeed precise, and the watch is equipped with the famous Omega 321 manual winding movement. This movement was designed by Albert Piget, a master watchmaker from Omega's sister company Lémania. It is Omega's first chronograph movement with both 12-hour and 30-minute timing functions. The error of some parts is controlled within microns. The Omega 321 movement is also an important factor in the Speedmaster's success in NASA's rigorous tests.

In 1959, the second-generation Speedmaster CK2998 was born, and Omega's space journey began with it. CK2998 retains the symmetrical case design and 321 movement, and the change is that the pointer is designed to be "beveled" to avoid the "broad arrow" pointer of the previous work from blocking the chronograph dial. In addition, the black aluminum tachymeter bezel used by CK2998 became the standard design of the Speedmaster in the future.

In 1962, the story ushered in the first climax. Astronaut Walter Schirra, who carried out the Mercury Project (the first manned space program in the United States), wore the Omega Speedmaster CK2998 watch he bought himself. This watch accompanied him in space to orbit the earth for six weeks, becoming the first Omega watch to enter space. Please note that CK2998 was Schirra's private property. At that time, NASA had not yet started to select "space watches" and Omega did not even know that its own watches had entered space.

In 1963, the third-generation Speedmaster ST105.003 watch was born, still equipped with the classic 321 manual winding movement. Unexpectedly, not long after the third-generation Speedmaster was launched, the moment of God-given opportunity came. In 1964, with the rapid development of the space program, NASA began to look for a watch that could be competent for all manned space flight missions, especially considering that the upcoming "Gemini Project" and "Apollo Project" at that time both had astronauts' missions to go out of the cabin, so NASA needed a "watch that is the safest and most reliable on Earth and even beyond the Earth."

On March 1, 1965, NASA announced that the Omega Speedmaster became the watch "approved for all its manned space missions". In 2025, this official announcement ushered in the 60th anniversary. In the ancient Chinese calendar, "60" just completed a cycle of Jiazi, symbolizing that the energy of the universe has gone through a complete cycle and reached perfection.

Breitling Top Time Pays Tribute To Italian Cyclist Legend

In 2025, Breitling launched two Top Time limited edition chronographs - the "Top Time B01 Fausto Coppi" uses a white dial with a turquoise subdial, paying tribute to the legendary cyclist Fausto Coppi who won the Giro d'Italia five times; the other "Top Time B01 Gino Bartali" uses a blue and white panda dial to pay tribute to Gino Bartali who won the Giro d'Italia three times. Best Breitling clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

The design is inspired by Breitling's historical watches from the 1960s. The polished stainless steel case has a diameter of 41mm and is paired with a retro mushroom-shaped chronograph button. The rounded rectangular sub-dial uses a panda dial color, with a 30-minute chronograph dial at 3 o'clock, a second hand dial at 9 o'clock, and the athlete's handwritten signature at 6 o'clock. A close look at the dial reveals another low-key tribute element - two sets of parallel brushed patterns passing through the left and right sub-dials, symbolizing that these two legendary cyclists once raced side by side on the field. 

Both watches are equipped with the COSC-certified Breitling 01 automatic movement, with a frequency of 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 70 hours. The column wheel module and vertical clutch device of the movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back. The outer ring of the case back is engraved with the limited edition inscription "One of 750" and the inscription paying tribute to the two legendary drivers. Optional calfskin strap or stainless steel mesh bracelet.

The Spirit of Rally Racing: TOP TIME RACING Chronograph

Top Time has never stopped at accurate timing, but has also broadened the dimension of time - you can freely explore the world in your own way and at your own pace. This eclectic chronograph series was born in the revolutionary 1960s and was created by Willy Breitling with inspiration from racing sports, perfectly reflecting the free and unrestrained spirit of that era. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica Breitling watches collection. Wide range of luxury watches brands.

The Top Time Racing and Martini Racing Chronograph Limited Editions are equipped with Breitling's flagship self-made 01 movement, which is a chronometer certified by the Swiss Official Observatory (COSC) and is designed for precise operation under high-pressure environments. It is equipped with a power reserve of up to 70 hours and easy-to-operate mushroom-shaped buttons to ensure fast and intuitive timing control.

The new Top Time Racing Chronograph inherits some of the eye-catching designs of the 1960s: a pillow-shaped case, a striking tachymeter scale, and a unique "square-round" small dial (that is, between a square and a circle). These elements are reminiscent of high-speed competition and split-second decisions on the track. The center of the dial is decorated with a distinctive "dashboard" pattern. This oval design comes from the Top Time historical archive and is inspired by the dashboard of a vintage car.

Each Top Time Racing chronograph is limited to 750 pieces, with the words "One of 750" specially engraved on the case back. There are two dynamic color combinations to choose from: a black and white dial with a beige leather strap; a green and white dial with a matching green leather strap, the perforated design of which echoes the vintage racing gloves.

IWC Portofino Pointer Date 39 Laureus Sport for Good Watch IW359202 Review

Founded in 2000, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation strives to eliminate violence, discrimination and inequality through sports, affecting more than 7 million children and young people. The foundation currently supports more than 300 projects in more than 40 countries and regions around the world. IWC Schaffhausen became its global partner in 2005 and has cooperated with it many times. This time, the 17th special edition watch was launched to support the work of the foundation.

The IWC Portofino Pointer Date 39 Laureus Sport for Good IW359202 features a 39 mm stainless steel case with a signature Laureus blue dial decorated with a sunray pattern. The inlaid hour markers, the Roman numeral "XII" at 12 o'clock and the hands are all rhodium-plated. The most eye-catching feature on the dial is the pointer date indicator at 6 o'clock. At midnight, the small hand automatically jumps to the new date. This elegant and restrained watch is equipped with a blue calfskin strap and a stainless steel butterfly folding clasp. The back of the watch is engraved with the logo of the Lawrence Sports Charity Foundation to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the foundation. The watch is equipped with a 35160 movement, equipped with an automatic winding system and a 50-hour power reserve. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica IWC Portofino watches collection. Wide range of luxury watches brands.

Franziska Gsell, Chief Marketing Officer and Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee of IWC Schaffhausen, said: "This year marks the 20th anniversary of our cooperation with the Lawrence Sports Charity Foundation. Over the past 20 years, the two parties have worked together to effectively improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the world. We actively participate in activities such as the Swiss Lawrence Charity Night and the Lawrence World Sports Awards, and design and launch special edition watches in different series. I am very happy to commemorate this important moment with a unique watch designed specifically for 'Laureus'."

2025 New Products - IWC Ingenieur

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 combines the integrated bracelet designed by Gérald Genta with all-ceramic material for the first time. To perfectly present the iconic design of the Ingenieur series, the watch adopts an innovative multi-component ceramic case structure. The case lining, bezel and bottom cover ring are all made of black zirconium oxide ceramic. Even the auxiliary parts such as the crown guard and the crown are made of this high-hardness and scratch-resistant material. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica IWC Ingenieur watches collection. Wide range of luxury watches brands.

In terms of craftsmanship, the ceramic parts are satin-finished, sandblasted and polished, showing a very high level of detail processing. The strap links also use the triple process of satin, sandblasting and polishing to achieve its high level of appearance aesthetics and glossy texture. The watch is equipped with IWC's self-made 82110 movement, equipped with a Pellaton automatic winding system with ceramic components, with a 60-hour power reserve, and can be seen through the sapphire glass back.

The IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 adds three 35 mm diameter automatic watches to the Ingenieur series. One is made of 18K 5N gold with a gold dial, and the other two are made of stainless steel, with a black dial and a silver-plated dial respectively. Despite the more compact case size, the Ingenieur Automatic 35 still fully presents the iconic design elements of the Ingenieur series, such as the bezel fixed with five functional screws, the integrated bracelet connected by the middle link, and the unique "grid" pattern dial. In terms of craftsmanship, the watch combines satin grinding and polishing techniques to give the watch a rich sense of layering and glossiness. At the same time, all three watches are equipped with automatic winding movements, providing a 42-hour power reserve, and the precision beauty of the 47110 movement can be appreciated through the sapphire glass case back.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 150th Anniversary

The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 150th Anniversary is the last model to feature the Calibre 5135, a movement based on a historical movement from 1978 that has been used in Audemars Piguet’s 41mm Perpetual Calendar skeleton for nearly a decade. Now, this legendary work from 1978 has come to a successful conclusion. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak replica watches at captainthewatch.is.

The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 150th Anniversary features a sapphire dial that offers a panoramic view of the inner workings of the skeleton movement. The inner bezel and the edges of the sub-dials are presented in a rich blue hue that contrasts with the color of the case, cleverly reinterpreting the contrasting aesthetic design of the original pocket watch. The slightly darker blue tone harmonizes with the deep color of the 18K white gold “bathtub-shaped” hands of the same color, which are coated with a luminescent coating to ensure clear reading. Continuing the overall contrasting effect, the hour markers are silver-grey and have a delicate round shape, reminiscent of the brilliant-cut diamond hour markers of the original pocket watch. The functions of the perpetual calendar are displayed in white numbers and letters, and the font has also been redesigned, giving the dial an elegant and retro aesthetic.

This new limited edition watch with a diameter of 41 mm cleverly combines the light texture of titanium with the solid characteristics of bulk metallic glass, marking a further step in Audemars Piguet's exploration of materials and creative ideas. Bulk metallic glass was introduced in the 1960s and now has hundreds of types. It is now widely used in microelectronics and golf. This alloy material exhibits some of the characteristics of glass after rapid cooling. This key step prevents crystal formation and achieves glass freezing, giving the material high strength and amorphous properties. After unremitting exploration of craftsmanship, shape and materials, Audemars Piguet jointly developed its own palladium-based bulk metallic glass with a palladium content of more than 50%, which has excellent scratch and corrosion resistance and a glossy surface. In 2021, Audemars Piguet combined titanium with bulk metallic glass for the first time in the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Only Watch (Ref.15202XT), creating a precedent for the application of palladium-based metallic glass in watchmaking. Two years later, Audemars Piguet introduced bulk metallic glass into the Royal Oak “Jumbo” watch (Ref.16202XT), and further applied it to the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar watch (Ref.26585XT) in 2024.

HYT S1 Titanium Japan Limited Edition

The HYT S1 Titanium Japan Limited Edition still features the brand's iconic "liquid time scale" complication, and the special feature is that the dial is hollowed out to maximize the mechanical beauty of the movement.

The 45mm titanium case adopts an octagonal facet design, and the ergonomic structure without lugs enhances the wearing experience. The crown is located at 2 o'clock, and the strap adopts a quick-release design. The two-color liquid dividing line in the "liquid time scale" glass tube indicates the current hour, the central pointer is the minute hand, the 10 o'clock is the second hand dial, and the 2 o'clock is the power reserve indicator. The hollow dial maximizes the operation and finishing of the movement. You can see the gray splint, the winding gear train, the barrel, and the metal bellows that store liquid.

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