[2024 Latest Edition] Mechanical Watches "Top 10 Recommended Omega Models"

Today, we would like to introduce you to the "Top 10 Recommended Omega Models for Mechanical Watches (2024 Latest Edition)" .

With 2024 upon us, Omega has already announced some new models that are typical of the brand, such as the Constellation, which incorporates the popular natural material meteorite on its dial, and the Seamaster Planet Ocean, which features a satin finish.

OMEGA, the leader of the Swatch Group, is one of the brands that excites us not only by releasing models that are in line with trends such as the Moon Swatch and reissues of classic models that incorporate modern elements, but also by taking on new challenges that have never been tried before.

This time, we would like to introduce some carefully selected recommendations from among the popular OMEGA models. Please enjoy until the end.

① "Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8" "Ref. 311.92.44.30.01.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speedmaster-200961/

The Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 "Ref. 311.92.44.30.01.001" was announced as a new model for 2018.

This watch was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8, which was launched on December 21, 1968. It is equipped with Omega's famous "Cal.1861" and the "Cal.1869", which is a skeletonized version of the lunar craters, and the see-through back allows you to see the beautiful movement that represents the dark side of the moon as seen by the astronauts. In addition, the case back is engraved with the words "WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE" uttered by Apollo 8 pilot Jim Lovell, making it a commemorative model. The case diameter is slightly large at 42mm, but the use of lightweight and scratch-resistant black ceramic gives it a very tight impression, and the contrast with the scattered yellow color gives it a chic impression. This is a recommended model that allows you to feel the history, but it has been discontinued with the release of the "Ref. 310.92.44.50.01.001", which features a spaceship-shaped hand on the small second hand, so we recommend that you look for it at a secondary retailer.

② "Speedmaster Apollo Soyuz 35th Anniversary Limited Edition" "Ref.311.30.42.30.99.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speedmaster-203268/

The year 1975 saw the successful docking of the American Apollo and the Soviet Soyuz in space, heralding the end of the space race. To commemorate the 35th anniversary, the Speedmaster Apollo Soyuz 35th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ref. 311.30.42.30.99.001, was released in 2010, limited to 1,975 pieces.

The dial, made of natural meteorite, is the most attractive feature, and the two-tone color of dark gray and silver appeals to men. The red color of the chronograph hands and the "Speedmaster" lettering is a nice accent. The case back is engraved with a relief of the docked "Apollo" and "Soyuz," giving you a sense of the history of space development. The number of these watches in circulation is decreasing year by year, and the secondary market price seems to be gradually increasing, so it might be a good idea to grab one now.

3. "Speedmaster Tokyo 2020" "Ref. 522.30.42.30.04.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speedmaster-limited-edition-342519/

The Tokyo Olympics model "Speedmaster" "Ref. 522.30.42.30.04.001" was announced in 2018 and is limited to 2020 pieces in Japan.

This watch features a so-called "panda dial" with an opaline silver dial and a black sub-dial, and is a special edition with the logo of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games embossed on the caseback. Due to the influence of the coronavirus, the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to the summer of 2021. This is a very memorable model, as it was an unprecedented Olympics with no spectators at the venues in Tokyo and three prefectures to prevent the spread of infection. By the way, five Tokyo Olympics limited models have been released, modeled after the Olympic rings (the five rings of the five continents: Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, and America), and this "panda dial" is the most popular.

④ "Speedmaster Italy Limited Edition" "Ref.3593.20.00"

*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/omega/NY080120/78?fromSearch=3593.20.00&searchPage=1

The rare "Speedmaster Italy Limited Edition" "Ref. 3593.20.00" was released in Italy in 1997 as a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Speedmaster's birth, with only 500 pieces in total.

It features an off-white dial, commonly known as "albino," and is a pioneering model that uses Luminova instead of tritium as a luminous material. It is still very popular almost 30 years after its release, and one of the reasons for this is that some pieces have been found with dials that turn cream (ivory) over time, like the Rolex Daytona Ref. 116520. In addition, it is Omega's first timepiece to use the Cal. 1863 movement, an improved version of the Cal. 861, and the fact that you can see the new movement may have also contributed to its popularity. There are very few of these watches in circulation both domestically and internationally, but there are also some that have been customized with genuine parts, so if you are considering purchasing one, we recommend that you purchase one that has been archived or from a reliable store.

⑤ "Speedmaster Professional Mark II" "Ref.3570.40.00"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speed-master-178160/

The Speedmaster Professional Mark II "Ref. 3570.40.00" was released in 2004 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It was limited to 2004 pieces in Japan.

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This model was created based on the gray dial of the Mark II released in 1969, which was very popular among antique fans, and is a popular model that faithfully reproduces the so-called "Grand Prix Dial" characterized by orange and red accent colors. This model is also becoming more and more premium, but there are also models on the market that have been customized with genuine parts, so we recommend purchasing an archived model from a reliable store.

⑥ "Seamaster 300 "Spectre"" "Ref.233.32.41.21.01.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/seamaster-300-372996/

The limited edition Seamaster 300 "Spectre" model for the 2015 film "007 Spectre" is "Ref. 233.32.41.21.01.001".

When I was thinking about which Seamaster to choose, I came to the conclusion that I would recommend this model, taking into account its design and future potential (laughs).

Although the number of units sold was high (limited to 7,007 pieces), as this was the first commercially available model in the history of the "007" series to be worn by James Bond in the film, it is still rare on the secondary market and has become a premium model that boasts enduring popularity. The case back is designed with a serial number and the "007" logo, and it also comes with a NATO strap, which is synonymous with James Bond, making it a model that fans will drool over. This is a watch that we highly recommend not only for its design as a watch, but also for its future potential.

7. "Speedmaster Legend Schumacher" "Ref.3559.32.00"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speed-master-23/

The Speedmaster Legend Schumacher "Ref. 3559.32.00" was released in 2004 in a limited edition of 6,000 pieces to commemorate F1 driver Michael Schumacher's sixth World Championship win in 2003.

This is a popular model that is known only to those in the know because it is reminiscent of the red dial of the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman, commonly known as the "White Paul". The case back is engraved with "Schumacher Legend" and a limited serial number, and the movement is equipped with the high-end chronograph movement "Cal. 3301" made by Frederic Piguet. This model is also limited to 6,000 pieces, which is a large number, but there are very few of them on the used market, so if you are looking for one, we recommend that you buy it without hesitation as soon as you find it. By the way, there are also other models on the market, such as the red dial "Ref. 3506.61.00", the black dial "Ref. 3507.51.00", and the white dial "Ref. 3506.31.00", but the model we introduced is the most popular.

8. Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday "Ultraman" Ref.311.12.42.30.01.001

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speedmaster-383389/

To commemorate the Speedmaster worn in "The Return of Ultraman" broadcast in 1971, the Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday "Ultraman" Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001 was released in a limited edition of 2,012 pieces worldwide.

Announced only online on July 10, 2018, this watch sold out in about two hours, and is a watch for fans, with the world of Ultraman expressed everywhere. To represent the "three minutes" that Ultraman can fight on Earth, the first three minutes on the minute scale of the 30-minute counter are colored "orange," and the small second hand at 9 o'clock is filled with a variety of cool effects that fans will love, such as Ultraman's face appearing when the beta capsule-type UV light included in the special box is shone on it. Japanese special effects are very popular overseas, so this is a very interesting watch when considering its future potential. It is also a model that will remind you of the appeal of the "black x orange" coloring.

9. Speedmaster Moonwatch Speedy Tuesday "Ref.311.32.42.30.01.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speed-master-20/

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the founding of Speedy Tuesday, the Speedmaster Moonwatch Speedy Tuesday (Ref. 311.32.42.30.01.001) was released in January 2017 as a limited edition of 2,012 pieces worldwide.

This watch features a rare black dial with white subdials, commonly known as a "reverse panda dial," and has a satin finish on the entire case. The pin buckle also features a retro, large "Ω" mark. The case back is also engraved with the "Alaska Project III" that inspired it, making it a must-have for any Speedmaster enthusiast, with its historical background.

10. Speedmaster Caliber 321 "Ref.311.30.40.30.01.001"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/omega/speedmaster-314441/

The Speedmaster Caliber 321 "Ref. 311.30.40.30.01.001" is a reproduction model equipped with the famous "Cal. 321" movement , released in 2020.

This watch, which follows the design of the third model of the Speedmaster, which became famous when it was worn by "Ed White" during the first American spacewalk in 1965, features a white enamel tachymeter scale, a polished black ceramic bezel, and a retro black dial. Incidentally, it is also the first Speedmaster model equipped with the "Cal.321" to feature a see-through back. Although it seems that not many are being supplied to the secondary market, the market price has calmed down a bit compared to the period when prices were soaring, so if you have been eyeing one, why not give it a try?

As an aside, let me briefly talk about the "Cal.321". It was a movement designed by the genius watchmaker Albert Piguet at the request of Omega, and was a masterpiece movement at the time in terms of both the beauty of its structure and its precision. Incidentally, the "Cal.CH 27-70" installed in Patek Philippe's "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph" is based on this "Cal.321".

*Source: https://www.omegawatches.jp/watches/speedmaster/heritage-models/calibre-321/product

In 1981, Lemania was acquired by Breguet and is now part of the Swatch Group. The leading brand of the Swatch Group is Omega. As a result of the group becoming a part of the group, many people were delighted to see the relaunch of the Cal.321. Please come to our store and see the beauty of the Cal.321, which has been brushed up and brought back to life in modern times.

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What did you think.

The selection was dominated by the Speedmaster, but this is perhaps to be expected given the historical background and the design and functionality behind it. In addition, this time we selected from models released up to 2023, but we hope you will look forward to seeing what models will be selected in 2024, taking into account the new models that will be released one after another.

Once again, I hope this article helps you find your favorite one.

see you!