Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope New Release

Cpt Scarlet · 2021-09-23T17:36:46Z

Explore the Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope, a new release blending vintage design with modern METAS-certified Co-Axial Calibre 9908. Discover collector insights on its 43mm case, 'snail' dial, and wearability.

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Cpt Scarlet introduces the Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope, a timepiece that masterfully blends vintage aesthetics with modern horological advancements. His initial post highlights the watch's 1940s-inspired design cues, such as leaf-shaped hands and 'snail' timing scales, alongside its contemporary 43mm case and METAS-certified Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9908 movement. This article synthesizes community reactions, offering diverse perspectives on its design, wearability, and market positioning.

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Omega announce the Speedmaster Chronoscope.

References to vintage design details, the leaf-shaped hands and three “snail” timing scales on the dial give these watches a link to 1940s watchmaking. There’s also an elegant addition of a “spiral” track pattern that runs beneath the Arabic numerals. The case is 43mm.

Through the sapphire crystal on the caseback you can view the manual-winding OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 9908. The movement and full watch have been certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) at the industry’s highest standards of precision, performance and magnetic resistance.

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The Speedmaster Chronoscope represents a forward-looking design direction for Omega, blending historical elements with contemporary execution.
Many collectors were surprised by the launch of the Chronoscope, appreciating its vintage-inspired dial with 'snail' scales and the visible manual-wind movement, though some expressed a preference for a smaller 40mm case.
Concerns were raised regarding the dial's legibility due to multiple fonts and potential contrast issues, as well as the watch's perceived thickness and size, which some felt did not align with the dial's intricate design.
The 43mm case, despite its size, is reported by some to wear smaller on the wrist than its dimensions suggest, effectively showcasing the dial's complex design.
The Chronoscope's design, if refined and reduced, could inspire interesting new directions for Omega's DeVille line, drawing from 1920s-1940s aesthetics.
The price point of $8,650 for the steel version is considered reasonable, but the watch's thickness, especially for a manual movement, was noted as a potential drawback, with comparisons made to the more compact Rolex Daytona.

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Clueless_Collector

Sep 23, 2021

They already started a waitlist 😳, sound familiar? There is another black/white panda version in racing strap, quite cool.

myles721

Sep 23, 2021

…my only wish is that they made all the two counter speedmasters 10 bar…then I might buy one more.

Watch_kha_wen

Sep 23, 2021

But 43 » »..really !??

mdg

Sep 23, 2021

40mm (and very wearable) and is 100 meters water resistance. This Omega does seem a tad thick, especially with a manual movement. I did a search and read quite a few early reviews, and nobody mentions the thickness of the watch, so Omega is being coy with this. At $8,650 for steel, the price seems reasonable. But I'd prefer a smaller watch...the Daytona is a perfect size imho.

Clueless_Collector

Sep 23, 2021

but interestingly their website doesn't mention it. Fratello has this info.

Cpt Scarlet

Sep 23, 2021

“The size of the watch is good and definitely thinner than the “Dark Side of the Moon” and other self-winding compur Speedmaster models” Quote from Fratello.

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