Omega s Latest Seamaster Brings New Meaning to Shipshape Esquire 2/23/2021 Nick Sullivan © Courtesy The high-tech, America s Cup edition of the famed diver is ready for a regatta (and your wrist).
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The Omega Seamaster rates, for many watch fans, an equal first to the Speedmaster in the long hagiography of the brand. The Seamaster may not have gone to the moon, but it
is James Bond’s watch. Or at least it has been since 1995, when Pierce Brosnan ushered in his new iteration of the suave government-sponsored killer in
Omega Seamaster 300M America s Cup Edition Chronograph Watch Review, Price, and Where to Buy
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The brand celebrates their role as official timekeeper of this year s yacht race with this ocean blue piece. Design features include an enamel diving scale, red and blue rubber pushers, and a wave patterned dial mirroring the high seas. Plenty of nautical touches are implemented throughout the timepiece the red aluminum and rhodium-plated hands are modeled after the shape of a boat hull, and the central second hand features an America s Cup silhouette. An interchangeable silver-toned bracelet and blue rubber strap allow wearers to change the look from luxe to sporty. As a tribute to this year s event, the model is engraved with 36th America’s Cup” and “Auckland 2021.”
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Omega kicked off the new year by upgrading one of watchmaking’s true icons, the Speedmaster Moonwatch, with the caliber 3861, a state-of-the-art movement delivering Master Chronometer performance that meets the highest standards of precision and magnetic-resistance in the industry. The 3861 will replace the workhorse Calibre 1861 in standard production Moonwatches after five decades.
The new Speedmaster MoonwatchMaster Chronometer lineup consists of eight new 42mm models. In stainless steel with a black dial, you can choose between a sapphire crystal version on strap (US$6,800) or bracelet (US$7,150), and a Hesalite crystal (a tough, clear acrylic that is flatter) on nylon fabric strap (US$5,950) or bracelet (US$6,300).
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The iconic Apollo era-inspired watch and the first-ever worn on the moon has carried its legacy until the new generation. Omega, a Swiss luxury watchmaker has debuted its new collection of the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional pieces that offers state-of-the-art Swiss made chronograph last January 5. According to RobbReport, it displays a an avante garde design and upgrade while staying true to its roots with its 50-year moon legacy.
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The Speedmaster MoonWatch Professional Inspiration
According to Raynald Aeschlimann, Omega s president and CEO, When updating a sacred timepiece like the Speedmaster Moonwatch, every detail must be true to its original spirit. This chronograph is recognized the world over, so we ve approached its design with the most sincere respect, while taking its movement to the next level.
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