In early 2019, Omega announced the long-awaited return of its iconic Calibre 321 and in July, the brand unveiled the first new timepiece to house the movement, a Moonwatch in platinum. Today, Omega presents the new Omega’s 321-powered Speedmaster in steel.
The Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Stainless Steel takes inspiration from the Speedmaster ST 105.003 that astronaut Edward White wore in 1965 when he became the first American to walk in space. Its 39.70 mm case in stainless steel, influenced by the same 3rd generation style that Ed White wore, features a bezel ring in polished black ceramic [ZrO2] with a tachymeter scale in white enamel. Gracing the black step dial are the familiar Moonwatch hands, small seconds sub-dial, 30-minute recorder and 12-hour recorder, and central chronograph hand.
Collectors will be thrilled to see the addition of the iconic “Dot over Ninety” and other respectful nods to the past, including vintage Omega logos throughout the design. Known for its beautifully intricate design, the Calibre 321 can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback. This manual-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism features a Breguet balance-spring and 18K SednaTM gold PVD coated finish.
After extensive research and reconstruction in a dedicated workshop, the Calibre 321 was recreated in-line with its original specifications, and released last year for the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. It is now the driving force behind not one, but two Moonwatch models, including this spectacular new Omega Speedmaster in steel, priced at 13,200 €
