The Omega Speedmaster Professional watch was the first watch on the moon. In 1969, this model was used by the astronauts of the Apollo 11 that landed on the moon for the first time in the history of human being. Since then this model was known as the Moonwatch. By the year of 2009, Omega released a limited edition collection of this watch model to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
This limited series steel on steel watch is build on Omega 1861 Caliber with manual winding chronograph movement. Although most of the recent collections have auto winding chronograph, this one is designed with auto winding just like the original version of 1969.
The watch is build with Hesalite crystal. The case is made with stainless steel and has 42 mm of case diameter. The dial of the watch is black and in one of the three circular counters on the dial, the logo and letters “Apollo 11″ is stamped in silver. Below the brand name, logo and model name at the 12 o’clock spot, the letters “02:56 GMT” are engraved in red. This is the time when Apollo 11 touched the land of the moon.
The Special Edition Omega Speedmaster Professional watch is water proof for 50 meters. This watch features a chronograph, small second dial and a tachymeter. This limited edition watch is created in only 7,969 pieces.
The replica of Speedmaster has a very high demand in the market. This watch is not only a symbol of greatest excellence of mankind but also an ideal tool to show the higher status of the user. The Omega replica has done some very interesting development and now some of the manufacturers of the replica watches even give guarantee of their products. These watches are available for about hundred dollars.