Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Modern Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional replica remains arguably Omega’s most iconic watch since Buzz Aldrin touched the lunar surface. The modern edition 311.30.42.30.01.005 is powered like many of its predecessors by Caliber 1861, a manual-wound chronograph movement. The watch is featured in a 42-mm stainless steel case, utilizes the familiar black dial with silver and gray accents, and has three subdials measuring 12 hours, 30 minutes, and 60 seconds. The watch is surrounded by a black, non-engraved tachymetric scale bezel, and, of course, straight lugs.

The Moonwatch Professional line displays the continued production of a legendary watch. Omega stuck to its guns and has matured with age: the dial is aesthetically reminiscent of the original’s, and the movement has been altered only ever so slightly for precision, durability, and finesse. 
 
Truthfully, I can find little issue with the Professional. There is a reason why, since 1969, Omega Speedmaster watches have catered to every piloted mission by NASA to the moon. The watch has rightfully earned the honor, and continues to prove it by demonstrating both technical prowess and a timelessness few other watches have achieved.

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