1. Launch in 1957
.The Omega Speedmaster debuted in 1957 as part of Omega’s “Professional” trilogy, alongside the Seamaster 300 and the Railmaster.
.It was originally designed for motorsports and featured the first tachymeter scale on the bezel instead of the dial.
.The first model, CK2915, had broad arrow hands and a steel bezel.
2. NASA and Space Missions
.In the early 1960s, NASA tested several chronographs for use in space.
.The Speedmaster passed all the rigorous tests and was flight-qualified by NASA in 1965.
.It became the official watch for all manned space missions.
3. First Watch on the Moon (1969)
.Buzz Aldrin wore an Omega Speedmaster on the Apollo 11 mission, making it the first watch worn on the Moon.
.Neil Armstrong left his Speedmaster in the Lunar Module as a backup.
4. Apollo 13 and the Silver Snoopy
.During Apollo 13, astronauts used the Speedmaster to time a critical engine burn.
This timing helped them return safely to Earth.
.Omega received the Silver Snoopy Award from NASA in recognition of this contribution.
Features
Chronograph Functionality
.Measures elapsed time with sub-dials for 30 minutes, 12 hours, and running seconds.
Manual winding (traditional Moonwatch) or automatic in some models.
2. Tachymeter Bezel
Used to measure speed based on time and distance.
One of the defining features of the Speedmaster.
3.Movement
.Original models used Caliber 321, later replaced by Caliber 861 and then Caliber 1861.
.Modern models feature Co-Axial Master Chronometer movements or reissued Caliber 321.
4. Water Resistance
.Typically rated at 50 meters (5 ATM).
.Splash and rain resistant, not suitable for diving.
What Make Its Famous?
This watch is mostly wears by space agencies and Astronauts and Mostly buys by Watch Enthuasists and collectors also Wear By Celebrities which make its famous and it is one of the most selling Luxury Watch
