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The Speedmaster Racing: a modern interpretation of the "Moonwatch".
Somehow overshadowed by the story telling about the moonwatch, Omega created a good looking modern alternative: the Speedmaster Racing.
A bit larger with all the ingredients that make modern Omega's so desirable : best possible movement technology and superior case,dial,bezel and strap quality.
Various dial options are offered. I decided for the most conservative combination of white dial with black bezel and some very decent orange accents.
As usual with Omega, you can probably not do much better in terms of dial quality.
Ceramic bezel seems to become a standard for most watches nowadays.
The 9900 movement features the most recent master chronometer technology from Omega.Aesthetically pleasing,with the correct size to fill the case and super precise: deviation of 4-5 seconds per week!!
The specs of 44.25 mm case size seem at first glance intimidating. Omega has worked however a lot to make it wrist friendly: first, the important lug to lug width is only 50 mm with strongly downward curved lugs.
Then they have worked to reduce the often criticised height of their watches bearing this movement : here we have a bare 15mm which is noticeably less than for example the "Dark side of the moon" series.
All this makes the watch very wearable for many wrist sizes for as long as the leather strap is used (the bracelet adds to the perceived size).
Here on my 17 cm wrist the watch wears subjectively more like a 42 mm case size and not much different from the "original" moonwatch.
By the way,did I mention that at similar price level there is not a lot of potential competition : maybe the Breitling Premier 01,the IWC Portuguese 3716 or the JLC Polaris Chrono ...
Thanks for looking,
Gerard
The Speedmaster Racing: a modern interpretation of the "Moonwatch".
Somehow overshadowed by the story telling about the moonwatch, Omega created a good looking modern alternative: the Speedmaster Racing. A bit larger with all the ingredients that make modern Omega's so desirable : best possible movement technology and sup...
A magnificent watch imo
It has many aspects speaking for it, indeed, Gerard. The strap comes with a buckle, if I'm not mistaking? Thanks for showing. George
It’s certainly an excellent watch form Omega...
The quality is excellent and the movement is certainly well specified. Personally I like the orange highlights against the white dial and you could argue that the ceramic bezel is better judged in size versus the dial than some of the current models from ...
Yes,availability is a huge plus for Omega.
My AD is selling these new Omega's very well!
I couldn’t agree more. After all, I picked it’s black-dual with orange accents brother.
A couple of questions: Any idea what the dial is made of? Or how it’s made? Is your watch truly off by 4-5s/day!!!??? How does that compare to what omega quotes in terms of its individual performance? ...
Your version is also great.
In fact it was for me a close call between the white dial version and the one that you have. As for the accuracy,I said 4-5 seconds per week not per day. I guess that is more in line of what we have come to expect from Omega.
I read correctly, alaa...autocorrect did it’s thing.
My watch is barley 5 months old, so hopefully as it breaks in it’ll perform closer to yours. It’s currently 1.3s/day without chrono running and 2.3s/day with chrono running. I’m planning on getting it a Barton silicone strap for summer. Have you looked in...
I have currently no plans to change the strap.
I have a few diver and bracelet watches that I can wear during the hot summer days. As for water proof straps I made very good experience with the Hirsch performance straps (rubber on the inside of the strap).
Nice post
Oh my...now I find myself looking at this watch more. It has a nice symmetry and neat dial. By the way, is the mechanism anti-magnetic?
Oh my
How many “next watches” must I have. The list grows longer and longer. Let’s hope for a bull market
Hello Gerard! Superb review of the modern Racing Speedy and stunning pictures to illustrate it! The dial of this watch is awesome and I specially love the texture of this white...
... variation. It looks very elegant with this dial you choose. I agree with your comments about this model which I consider a great option among the the new versions of the classic Speedy. My wrist is also 17/ 17,5 mm and I had same concern about the siz...
My favorite Automatic Speedy! This version with the white dial!!
Enjoy! I have thought several times of adding this one...could be my next Omega... -D-
what a beauty !
Mine says hi your beauty. Thanks for taking these nice photos for the forum. ...
Interestingly enough, while I don't have any pics of a current racing dial Speedy . . .
. . . there are loads of moon phase photos in my files. Rarely seen yellow gold version. Art ...
