Released in 2001 to celebrate Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher’s third World Driver’s Championship (his first for Ferrari), which he won the year prior in 2000, this Omega Speedmaster Reduced is a unique watch with a tangible link to automotive greatness. Featuring the Speedmaster Reduced’s case and movement, this timepiece is delineated from the rest thanks to its stunning racing dial and unique caseback featuring several references to Michael and his status as the F1 World Champion with his signature proudly sitting at the center of the caseback. Building onto its racing DNA, the timepiece’s black gloss dial also features a subtle chequered pattern throughout, which complements its otherwise more obvious racing dial pattern found along its periphery with orange and red squares and white hashes as demarcations for the seconds. Limited to just 6000 units, this rare yet familiar design is a brilliant example of Omega’s love of tasteful and carefully executed limited editions, a balance they struck wonderfully with this timepiece.

Watch is in very good overall condition. Case exhibits some minor wear, with visible scratches and marks that can be seen along case and bracelet. There is some light pitting visible primarily on the back side between the lugs and on the end pieces. Dial near-mint, with matching hands. There are fine scratches and marks along the crystal. Bracelet has 21 links, 3 of which are removable. There is some stretch.

Rightfully celebrating the legendary status of one of Formula 1's greatest ever drivers, it is timepieces like this Speedmaster that maintains the historical link between the automotive and horology industries, a link that watchmakers and car manufacturers still keep alive to this day.