Omega Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase: A fine imprint

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Omega Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase. Powered by the Co-Axial Calibre Master Chronometer 9904 automatic movement with 60 hours of power reserve. The watch is officially certified by METAS – the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. This version features a stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold and a green ceramic (zirconium oxide) bezel. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Introduced in 2016. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. BaselWorld 2016.

Omega Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase. Powered by the Co-Axial Calibre Master Chronometer 9904 automatic movement with 60 hours of power reserve. The watch is officially certified by METAS – the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology. This version features a stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold and a green ceramic (zirconium oxide) bezel. Water-resistant to 100 metres. Introduced in 2016. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. BaselWorld 2016.

Fans of Omega looking out for something new on the iconic Speedmaster should pay attention to the Speedmaster Master Chronometer Chronograph Moonphase.

First of all, the moon is now more realistic as it is presented in a contrasting black and white high resolution image. Look closely and you will also discover a rather large “crater” on the moon.

However, this isn’t one but what the brand claims is inspired by “… the first footprint left by Neil Armstrong on the Sea of Tranquility”.

Look closer and take note of the moon face which has an imprint that is inspired by the first footprint left behind by Neil Armstrong on the Sea of Tranquility. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. BaselWorld 2016.

Look closer and take note of the moon face which has an imprint that is inspired by the first footprint left behind by Neil Armstrong on the Sea of Tranquility. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. BaselWorld 2016.

Speaking of which, even the moon phase display is now more accurate as it will require adjustments after 10 years. Most other movements incorporating the moon phase display base each cycle on 29.5 days and a full-day error will result in less than three years.

Such features are meaningful as Omega’s Speedmaster left its imprint in horological history as the very first wristwatch that was worn on the Moon.

Neil Armstrong’s footprint on the Moon. Photo courtesy of Omega.

This image is said to be that of Neil Armstrong’s spaceboot print on the Moon. Photo courtesy of Omega.

Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065: Join the movement

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Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065. This special edition Prospex was made to commemorate Seiko’s partnership and support of PADI, its “Project Aware” in particular. The Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065 is powered by the Calibre 5M85 automatic movement and it features a two-case construction. The case has a diameter of 47.5mm and is 14.1mm thick. It comes with a silicone strap. Priced at EUR630. Photo: © Seiko.

Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065. This special edition Seiko Prospex was made to commemorate Seiko’s partnership and support of PADI, its “Project Aware” in particular. The Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065 is powered by the Calibre 5M85 automatic movement and it features a two-case construction. The case has a diameter of 47.5mm and is 14.1mm thick. It comes with a silicone strap. Priced at EUR630. Photo: © Seiko.

In March 2016, Seiko announced its support and partnership with PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), reputed to be the world’s most trusted scuba diving training organization with a 50-year history, having been founded in 1966 by two American diving enthusiasts, John Cronin and Ralph Erickson.

Just a year before (PADI was established) in 1965, Seiko had launched the 150M Diver, the brand’s very first diver’s watch. The Seiko 150M Diver became the very first diver’s watch to be made in Japan.

A key highlight of the Seiko-PADI partnership is the aim of marine conservation, the support of “Project Aware” in particular, a global movement calling on scuba divers in more than 180 countries to protect the oceans of the world.

Speaking of movement, the second Seiko Prospex watch that is associated with the partnership is the Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065. Its calibre, the Calibre 5M85 is powered by motions of the wearer and its power reserve can last around six months.

The Seiko Prospex PADI Special Edition Kinetic GMT Diver’s SUN065 has a two-layer case construction that is similar to the brand’s famed 1975 diver’s watch.

The Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT Diver SUN065 also features the second time zone indicator and is water-resistant to 200 metres. What would be of interest to PADI members and Seiko fans is the PADI font logo on the dial of this highly robust diving watch.

Project Aware is not just a movement for scuba divers, it should also be a movement everyone supports and participates in simply because clean, healthy oceans are vital for the very survival of humankind.

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