It’s finally here!! The new OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum Timepiece. Earlier this year, OMEGA announced the long-awaited return of its iconic Calibre 321. Today, on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the brand is proud to unveil the first new Speedmaster Moonwatch to house the movement.
Constructed in a special platinum alloy with the use of gold (Pt950Au20), the 42 mm case retains the classic 4th generation Speedmaster design codes with twisted lugs (ST 105.012), and is presented on a black leather strap with a platinum buckle. The black ceramic bezel features the Speedmaster’s famous tachymeter scale in white enamel.
There are plenty of other captivating features including the step dial which is formed from onyx. The deep black colour works in perfect harmony with the other materials, including 18K white gold for the indexes and hands (except for the central chronograph seconds hand). Another very notable feature of the new timepiece is the three meteorite subdials. In tribute to the Speedmaster’s lunar history, OMEGA has used real slices of moon meteorite, providing a genuine link to the Calibre 321, which has powered every Speedmaster ever worn on the moon.
For fans wishing to own a genuine piece of Moonwatch history, as well as a genuine piece of the moon itself, this chronograph should be high on their wish list.
Powering the watch is the re-born Calibre 321. Known for its beautifully intricate design, the original Calibre 321 was the first movement ever used in the OMEGA Speedmaster in 1957. Most famously, it was used in a variety of space bound models including the Speedmaster ST 105.003 (the model tested and qualified by NASA and worn by astronaut Ed White during the first American spacewalk) and the Speedmaster ST 105.012 (the first watch worn on the moon on the 21st of July, 1969).
