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2024 Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope 43mm 329.32.43.51.02.001 $8,000.00 CAD.510-00180

The Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope is one of the most interesting watches around, at least in historical context. The Speedmaster “brand” is the most historically significant and important to Omega. A multitude of Speedy models have been produced since the first one debuted in 1957. It was initially promoted as a racers watch that was simple to interpret and displayed only the necessary information. Watches with measuring scales based on elapsed time were nothing new. In the 1940s chronographs were becoming popularity, measurement scales were often printed on the dials. In ’57 the Speedmaster transformed the industry when it positioned a larger tackymetre scale on the outer bezel. The larger bezel meant larger numbers allowing easier interpretation with a quick glance. Our Speedmaster Chronoscope combines details from many significate Speedmasters of the past, neatly packaging them in the all new model 329.32.43.51.02.001 introduced only a couple of years ago. The vintage looking panda dial showcases an enhanced tachymeter scale in red for calculating units per hour with slower frequencies outside the typical range, down to 20 units per hour. A telemeter scale (outermost dial scale) allows long distance calculations up to 20 kilometers based on site and sound. A inner scale allows calculations of heartbeats per minute for the doctors in the house. The scales make for a complex looking dial, but it really fits with the vintage aesthetic. Large Arabic numbers are not something typically seen on Speedmasters but they work great on a watch that looks like it came from the 1940s. The chronograph feature is easy to use as in reads just like an ordinary watch dial. No need to locate 3 separate registers, the red 3 o’clock chronograph display looks just like a regular dial but smaller. In keeping with tradition this Speedmaster is powered by a hand wind mechanism but with an extended 60 hour power reserve courtesy of Omega’s in house Master Chronometer movement calibre 9908. The beautifully detailed mechanism is visible through the large display back. Our watch is in like new condition and has hardly been worn. It was purchased at an Authorized Omega agent in Canada and has its fully endorsed warranty card covering the next owner until the spring of 2029. The instruction booklet, hang tag, wallet, inner/outer box are all included. Omega spent a lot of time and effort on this interesting Speedmaster. This is not an entry level Speedmaster offering, it is a current model with a suggested retail price of $12,400.00 on the perforated rally strap. Our estate example is priced at $8,000.00 CAD. Stock #510-00180.

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