Released in 1957 and based on their earlier chronographs from the 1920s and '30s, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. Named after the purpose of the tachymeter along its bezel, the Speedmaster was designed for race car drivers and pilots to time events and make rapid calculations. While these adrenaline-fueled activities might not be for the faint-hearted, they weren't what made the Speedmaster so iconic - that was its use in space and on the Moon. Following a gruelling series of tests with several competing brands, the Speedmaster debuted in space as a piece of NASA standard-issue equipment during the Gemini program of 1965. Today the Speedmaster has many forms, but the Moonwatch is by far the most iconic, with its design standing as the prototypical look of the Speedmaster. Subscribing to the original aesthetic that Moonwatches worn by the Apollo astronauts had, the Speedmaster Professional that we have here is the black dial hesalite Moonwatch ref. 310.30.42.50.01.001 that was launched in 2022. Boasting a hesalite crystal over its heritage-inspired black dial above its manual-wind cal. 3861 movement, this timepiece offers a modern take on one of horlogy’s most iconic timepieces.

A legendary watch that certainly needs no introduction, the Speedmaster is arguably one of the most important timepieces in horology and every collector should have one in their collection.