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SpeedmasterCALIBRE 321CHRONOGRAPH 39.7 MM311.30.40.30.01.001
Steel on steel
311.30.40.30.01.001
$14,100.00
MOONWATCH PROFESSIONALCHRONOGRAPH 42 MM311.30.42.30.01.006
Steel on steel
311.30.42.30.01.006
$6,350.00
Battle Of The Speedmasters: Ed White vs the all-new Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Sapphire"
•Jan 19, 2021
Fratello
With the introduction of the new Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, we received questions from our readers and viewers about the difference between the sapphire version and the Speedmaster Ed White. Is it worth the difference in price? The new Moonwatch with sapphire has a retail price of €7,100 and the Ed White retails for €14,000. What makes the difference? RJ explains in this Fratello video.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Ed White versus Moonwatch Sapphire
00:40 One year difference in the introduction
01:38 The Most important difference
02:31 Caliber 3861 - in detail
03:35 Master Chronometer accuracy
04:15 Finishing of the Calibre 3861
05:02 Caliber 321 - in detail
05:30 Astronaut Gene Cernan's watch (Apollo 17)
06:08 Caliber 321 vs Caliber 3861
06:25 Accuracy of Caliber 321
06:43 History of the Caliber 321
06:51 Close-up of both movements
07:00 Why is there a big difference in price?
07:20 Close-up of both watch dials
08:52 Modern technology with the new Moonwatch
09:15 Limited production of the Ed White
09:42 Omega's bread and butter watch
10:00 Why RJ feels the Ed White is worth it
10:50 The new Moonwatch is a perfect daily watch
THE SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH 321 STAINLESS STEEL
The legendary OMEGA Speedmaster is one of the world’s most iconic timepieces, having played a role in all six lunar missions. Powering this stainless steel model is the famous Calibre 321, the driving force behind the chronograph’s extraordinary space history."As a further tribute to Speedmaster history, the Calibre 321 in steel includes the classic ‘Dot over 90’ on the bezel"
MOVEMENT
OMEGACALIBRE321
The 321 is still highly sought-after by collectors around the world. As a tribute to its enduring popularity, OMEGA undertook extensive research and reconstruction in a dedicated workshop. Now, more than 50 years on from its last wave of production, the Calibre 321 has been reborn, in-line with its original specifications.
- 55 HOURS POWER RESERVE
- MANUAL-WINDING
INSIDE THE WORKSHOP
Every Calibre 321 is created inside OMEGA’s Calibre 321 Workshop. This unique production space is dedicated entirely to the iconic movement, with all of the assembly steps being performed by the same watchmaker. The exacting process and attention to detail ensures that each new calibre is just as precise and legendary as the original.
"Ask most watch fans to name a famous movement they’d like to own and you’re bound to hear them mention the OMEGA Calibre 321"
DESCRIPTION
Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster is one of the world’s most iconic timepieces. This model has reprised the famous Calibre 321, which was an important part of the Speedmaster’s original space history.
The 39.70 mm case is in stainless steel and is inspired by the same 3rd generation style worn during America’s first spacewalk in 1965. There is also a bezel ring in polished black ceramic [ZrO2] with the tachymeter scale in white enamel.
The black step dial features familiar Moonwatch hands, a vintage OMEGA logo, as well as a small seconds sub-dial, 30-minute recorder and 12-hour recorder along with a central chronograph hand. Through the sapphire-crystal caseback, you can see the Calibre 321 inside.
PRODUCT SHEET (OPENS PDF-DOCUMENT)
FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA
- Between lugs: 19 mm
- Bracelet: steel
- Case: Steel
- Case diameter: 39.7 mm
- Dial color: Black
- Crystal: Scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment inside
- Water resistance: 5 bar (50 metres / 167 feet)
MOVEMENT CALIBRE OMEGA 1863
Famous manual-winding chronograph movement. A descendent of the calibre that was worn on the Moon. Rhodium-plated finish.- 48 HOURS POWER RESERVE
- MANUAL-WINDING
DESCRIPTION
The OMEGA Speedmaster is one of OMEGA’s most iconic timepieces. Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary Speedmaster is an impressive representation of the brand’s adventurous pioneering spirit.This OMEGA Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” features a black dial covered by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and graced by a small seconds sub-dial, 30-minute recorder and 12-hour recorder along with a central chronograph hand. The black bezel, with its tachymetric scale, is mounted on a 42 mm stainless steel case and presented on a matching bracelet.
At the heart of this chronograph is OMEGA’s mechanical calibre 1863, a descendent of the legendary manual-winding movement worn on the Moon, visible through the transparent caseback. This timepiece is offered with a special Moonwatch presentation box which contains a "NATO" strap, a strap for astronauts, a tool to change the bracelet and a book highlighting Speedmaster's adventures.
PRODUCT SHEET (OPENS PDF-DOCUMENT)
FEATURES
TECHNICAL DATA
- Between lugs: 20 mm
- Bracelet: steel
- Case: Steel
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Dial color: Black
- Crystal: Domed, scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment inside
- Water resistance: 5 bar (50 metres / 167 feet)