March is not my favorite month. It is still cold, windy, and often rainy in Germany. So, what is there to do to beat the early spring gloominess? Book a trip to a warm place with a subtropical climate, preferably across the pond. That’s how I ended up in New York…okay, eventually in Miami, but that came a few days later. As it happened, I was on a business trip in New York and Miami in early March this year when Omega dropped the new white-dial Speedmaster Professional. Sorry, I will never call it “Daniel Craig”; it’s a silly nickname. Like the killer in a whodunit novel, I returned to the “crime scene” months later. Yes, the location was Miami again, and on the wrist was the perfect UK replica Omega Speedmaster Professional watches, aka “Speedy White.”
No, this is not an article for me to brag about my lavish trips to fancy places. Remember, I was on business, and trust me, it was anything but fancy. If you are familiar with Aventura, north of Miami, you know exactly what I mean. But Miami is an integral part of the story of “my” (borrowed) Speedy White. Now that’s a cool nickname. TM it, please.
March
So, this past March, I had to spend a few days in New York when the new Speedy was released. It was either the day of or one day before my departure to Miami, and I also had to conduct some meetings later that week. As I had previously been to the south Floridian city, I knew I would be visiting the Design District. It’s one of my favorite places, not necessarily for its shops (I’m not much of a shopper) but more so for its overall vibe and high quality Omega fake watches stores. It is now a habit of mine to go to the Design District and, eventually, the Omega boutique every time I visit Miami. That is what I did back then with one goal in mind — to try on the then-new Speedy White.
I was lucky to catch the staff when the shop was relatively quiet. A smartly dressed middle-aged gentleman greeted me at the door and, to my question whether they had the new Speedy in stock, answered me with a grin on his face: “Of course, we do.” I had my 321 on my wrist, so we exchanged 1:1 Swiss Omega replica watches and had a long discussion about different models, his and my favorites. At this point, I had to reveal my identity as a member of the Fratello gang and tell him how much I liked the watch. It was my first time seeing it, and while I was not sold on it, I truly appreciated it. He showed me around the boutique and even offered to bag me a white one if my heart desired. I had to decline, thank him for his time, and leave.
August
When I visited Miami in March, I already knew I’d return in September. Life went on, and watch events, new releases, and work overtook my attention until my trip to Paris to the Olympics arrived. See, a friend was competing at the games, and I wanted to see him play, but I knew that if I were in town, I would have to visit the Omega House. Thanks to Hannah from Swatch Group Germany, I had the proper accreditation, and we spent a lovely few hours there. In fact, I almost missed my buddy’s game. But during our lunch, the topic of Miami and the Speedy White came up, and I asked Hannah if I could have one for a review around my return trip to Miami. The answer was “yes,” and about a month later, the cheap Omega copy watches landed on my table.
The Speedy White
I don’t need to rehash the details and specs for you. I’m sure you have seen this top Omega replica watches UK everywhere online, and RJ covered it extensively. What I can tell you, though, are my thoughts about it. As said above, I was initially unsure what to think of it. The watch looked brilliant, so don’t get me wrong. I loved the case, the display back, and the caliber 3861, which is a masterpiece. In my opinion, the new “bullet-style” bracelet is easily the best bracelet of the past decade. I just simply wasn’t sold on the main “draw” — the dial. It looked a bit shiny, a tad plasticky, or like ceramic. We don’t need to love everything Omega does, even if we are brand fans. And I certainly did not love it. I liked it, but I did not love it.
This, however, changed when I received the review watch. Remember, the first time and until I got the review piece in the mail, I had only seen the Speedy White in the Miami boutique. This time, I had the chance to wear it inside and outside, including in the rain, gloomy weather, sunshine, and at night. And I must tell you that I genuinely enjoyed every moment I spent with it. It is still weird that I look at the dial and see luxury 2024 super clone Omega Speedmaster Professional watches that’s not black. But this is something I could get used to very quickly.
September
I wouldn’t say I like to travel with many fake Omega watches for men when flying anywhere outside of the EU, but one thing was sure: I needed to bring the Speedy White “back” to Miami where we first met. So I packed it with a handful of other watches and flew it over to this steamy town. Just one day before I had to head back to Germany, I made my usual pilgrimage to the Omega boutique in the Design District. This time, I was greeted by another gentleman to whom I told the story of “my” Speedy White. I tried on the two-tone and the Moonshine Gold Speedies (loved them all) and chatted with him about Fratello, wholesale Omega fake watches’ presence in South Florida, and why the white Speedy is the genuine Miami watch.
I felt that my Speedy White story was complete. This lovely white-dial China best Omega Speedmaster copy watches that was anticipated for so long made it to my wrist for the first time in the boutique. It was only fitting that I returned to finish its story with me.
The America’s Cup is the world’s oldest international sporting trophy and the pinnacle of yacht racing. OMEGA has taken DMARGE along for the ride for AC37 to discover one of the longest-standing partnerships in sport, where AAA UK Omega replica watches serves as the official timing partner and a major sponsor of the celebrated race.
We’re in Barcelona for the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, where Emirates Team New Zealand aims to make it three victories in a row.
Match racing in yachting has come a long way since the first America’s Cup race on 20 August 1851. Back then, it was known as the Hundred Guinea Cup, won by the Americans in a 100ft (33m) schooner. The American’s victory that day was immortalised and the race would later become known as the America’s Cup.
Fast forward to 2024, and the sport couldn’t be more different. Today’s boats are like Formula 1 racing machines, born from millions of dollars in R&D by some of the brightest minds in engineering and design.
This year’s boats, known as the AC75 design, are single-hull foilers capable of reaching speeds of around 50 knots (92 km/h) in the right conditions. Manned by a crew of six sailors, today’s racing is nothing short of spectacular, with these boats soaring in full flight. Previous America’s Cup designs saw countries pushing the rules to the limit, resulting in unique creations like the USA’s BMW Oracle Racing 90 trimaran from the 2010 race.
OMEGA joins as Official Timekeeper
OMEGA entered the sport in 1995 as the Official Timekeeper, marking the beginning of their successful relationship in the America’s Cup. Since then, high quality Omega fake watches has been the official timekeeping partner of the America’s Cup in 2000, 2021, and now 2024.
Now in its fourth year, perfect Omega copy watches’ partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand has been integral, not only in timekeeping but also in supporting the team’s pioneering use of foiling technology—allowing boats to ‘fly’ above the water at increased speeds.
Sir Peter Blake, the late legendary New Zealand yachtsman, led the team in those early years, forging a close bond between OMEGA and Emirates Team New Zealand that culminated in iconic back-to-back victories. To honour New Zealand’s first successful America’s Cup challenge with Black Magic in 1995, OMEGA created the 1:1 online replica Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra NZL-32 watches, a unique take on the traditional regatta timepiece.
New Zealand not only won in 1995 but also successfully defended the America’s Cup against Italy in 2000, becoming the first country outside the United States to achieve consecutive victories in the event. With OMEGA’s timekeeping support, Emirates Team New Zealand claimed their first America’s Cup victory in 2000, defeating Italy’s Luna Rossa Challenge 5-0.
There is no second.
Queen Victoria
However, Emirates Team New Zealand lost the 2003 America’s Cup to Switzerland’s Alinghi and wouldn’t reclaim glory until 2017 after coming agonisingly close in 2014 against the United States in San Francisco. DMARGE had the privilege of catching up with the team in Auckland just before their victory in Bermuda, which you can watch here.
That year, OMEGA released the top fake Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean ‘ETNZ Deep Black’ collection watches, which remains one of my favourites. Since then, OMEGA has shifted its focus from the Planet Ocean collection to the Seamaster 300, made famous by James Bond in recent years. OMEGA’s partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand has only strengthened as the Kiwis have dominated the sport for nearly a decade.
Grant Dalton, Emirates Team New Zealand CEO
We caught up with Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton at the AC37 Club in Port Vell Marina in Barcelona, where he shared insights into the team’s journey to retain the America’s Cup. “I think it’s pretty unique in sport that a company like best Omega super clone watches has been with one organisation for so long,” says Dalton.
It’s clear Dalton is not only proud but also deeply appreciative of OMEGA’s long-standing support of both the team and the sport itself. In 2024, the America’s Cup transitioned to a free-to-air model to attract a larger global audience, with Grant hoping this year’s race will reach 1.5 billion viewers, according to Nielsen data.
When pressed about New Zealand’s chances of going three in a row, Grant was very blunt about their chances: “The one thing about the America’s Cup—you can’t buy time. You can buy everything else, but you can’t buy time. So, we get about six weeks more development before we’ve got to be at our fastest,” Dalton said.
“The French have gone home. Unfortunately, there’s a good essence with the French team, a real passion for what they were trying to do. But this is the America’s Cup, and as Queen Victoria was told by the boson in 1851, there is no second, and it’s a brutal game.”
Dalton even hinted he would like to see friendly rivals Australia re-enter the race, recalling how Australia was the first country to win the Cup from the Americans in 1983. It would become one of our greatest sporting achievements to this day. Who could forget Bob Hawke’s iconic statement, ‘Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum!‘.
However, mounting a challenge would require nearly $100 million of investment—perhaps Clive Palmer should step up rather than build his pointless Titanic 2 project. When asked about the possibility of adding more teams, Dalton hinted that the question wasn’t open-ended: “This city could only take one more team, and we’ve already had those discussions.”
OMEGA unveils the Seamaster Regatta
This week, OMEGA revealed one of its major 2024 releases: the Swiss made replica Omega Seamaster Regatta watches. Possibly one of the brand’s most innovative racing watches, the 46mm professional-grade titanium timepiece boasts both analogue and digital displays. Launched to commemorate the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, it’s a must-see for yacht racing enthusiasts.
We were among the lucky few to get our hands on this stunning cheap Omega replica watches and other recent America’s Cup releases at the AC37 Club earlier today. It comes with either a blue or white rubber strap, and let me just say—the white strap is pure class.
Last year’s Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black Emirates Team New Zealand Edition, seen on Grant Dalton’s wrist, remains a personal favourite of mine with its sleek blacked-out design and turquoise accents. OMEGA’s partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand reflects both brands’ focus on sustainability and innovation in technology. Both brands are pushing boundaries in their respective fields, whether in high-precision watchmaking or sustainable yacht design.
Partners like OMEGA are hard to find in professional sport, especially the America’s Cup which is niche in comparison to the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games. That said, Omega copy watches for men has dominated sports in 2024, and whether New Zealand wins or loses, OMEGA will hopefully continue its support of the sport in the future.
Every once in a while, we see comments and questions on the Speedmaster that need to be addressed. One of them is about the water resistance of the Speedmaster. It’s often mocked for the lack of water resistance, but what many don’t seem to know is that, according to Omega, it’s safe to swim while wearing the current Swiss movements replica Omega Speedmaster Professional watches with caliber 3861.
We’ve covered the iconic Speedmaster nearly every (Speedy) Tuesday since 2012. But Fratello goes back to July 2004, and between then and 2012, the Speedmaster was a recurring topic as well. This resulted in receiving a lot of questions about the Moonwatch and all of its variations. For this article, we have selected the most frequently asked Speedmaster questions and will answer them to the best of our knowledge.
As you might imagine, we receive several messages from our readers with top UK Omega Speedmaster fake watches questions. We get everything from the most common “What model should I start with?” to more in-depth questions regarding the type of bracelets, movement iterations, and dial versions. If you’re a die-hard Speedmaster fan, you might not find the following answers surprising. However, I do hope you will still pick up a fact or two that you didn’t know before.
What Speedmaster should I buy?
The most common question we receive is about what Speedmaster you should buy. That’s a difficult one to answer without knowing who you are. My first Speedmaster Professional was a vintage reference 145.012-67 from 1968. I purchased it in 1999 and still have it in my collection today. At that time, there wasn’t as much information on the perfect replica Omega Speedmaster Moonwatches as today. Honestly, I was more interested in a more modern Speedy Pro with caliber 861 or 1861, but those were pricier than a vintage one. Such a thing is unthinkable in today’s market.
In hindsight, I am very happy that I went for the 145.012-67 with caliber 321. Or rather, I’m glad I had to go for caliber 321 because my budget didn’t give me any other choice. In general, I suggest always going for the Moonwatch with a hand-wound movement. Whether that’s a new Speedmaster Professional Master Chronometer or one of the previous references is less relevant. However, there are many more high quality Omega Speedmaster copy watches to choose from.
Collecting theme
Try to find out what you are after when building up a collection. Is it the Moonwatch only? Or do you want to go after the quirky stuff, like a Speedmaster Speedsonic f300hz, Speedmaster LCD, or X-33? What about a Mark III or Mark V? Do you want to go vintage or only modern? These are things that I can’t answer for you; you have to discover them yourself. What makes your heart beat faster? You will eventually find out by reading extensively about Speedmasters. Also, make sure to try on some different models.
How much should I pay for an Omega Speedmaster?
For a while now, Omega has shown the prices of its watches on the official website. Depending on the country you are in, you can see the actual retail price of your watch. That’s also the price you can expect to pay at Omega boutiques. Besides these boutiques, you will also find AAA UK Omega replica watches for sale at authorized dealers worldwide. Unlike Omega boutiques, you may be given a discount on a Speedmaster at one of the authorized dealers. It also depends on the model, your relationship with the authorized dealer, and whether you purchased things there in the past. Don’t expect miracles on the Speedmaster Professional, though.
For pre-owned Omega Speedmasters, prices are a different ballgame. It heavily depends on the model or reference and the demand and supply of these models. For pre-owned and vintage Speedmasters, the condition of the watch is incredibly important. A vintage 1970s Speedmaster Professional can be found for about €5,000, but it would also not be unheard of to find one for more than twice that amount. It all depends on the best fake Omega watches‘ condition. Always do your homework and use Chrono24 to indicate prices, or use the price chart from Speedmaster101 to get an easy overview per reference number. Speedmaster101 also updates its Speedmaster price chart regularly.
And what about a vintage Speedmaster?
My tip for buying pre-owned or vintage is this: buy the best you can afford with your budget! I would rather overpay for a perfect 105.012 or 145.012 than buy the cheapest 105.003 in poor condition. A vintage Speedmaster in good condition also increases your pleasure in wearing and owning the luxury super clone Omega watches.
Are you starting with pre-owned Speedmasters? Try a Moonwatch 3590.50 or 3592.50 from the early 1990s with a tritium dial and hands, a reference 1479 bracelet, and a box and papers. They look amazing with their beautiful yellowish patina, use one of the best bracelets Omega ever made for the Speedmaster, and are relatively easy to find with boxes and papers.
How often should a Speedmaster be serviced?
Normally, I would recommend a seven-year interval for having a Speedmaster Professional serviced, whether a vintage reference or the latest model with the Master Chronometer movement. If you wear the same watch daily, you might want to have it serviced more often. If it is part of a collection and not an everyday watch, you can increase the service interval slightly.
Perhaps more interesting is how much a Speedmaster service will cost you and where you should have it serviced. Omega has several service centers (including at its HQ in Bienne), and the brand will charge €950 for a full service of a Speedmaster in steel. Omega is very transparent about the cost of service, which is openly published on the brand’s website here.
A complete service on a gold or platinum Speedmaster will cost €1,150. This includes disassembling the entire watch and cleaning all components. It also includes replacing or overhauling all worn parts in the movement. For vintage Omega replica watches wholesale UK, ask for the special service form at the boutique. On it, you can indicate what you want to have done and, more importantly, what should be left untouched.
You can argue that this is a lot of money. However, not only is the service done to Omega’s high standards, but all worn-out parts will also be replaced. This includes the crown, tubes, pushers, gears, Hesalite crystal, hands (if necessary), etc.
From a watchmaker’s perspective
We asked our watchmaker Paul (@paul_divawatchmaker), who works independently for several boutiques and shops. He told us that the €950 for the overhaul at Omega isn’t that expensive considering that the brand replaces everything worn.
That said, finding a skilled watchmaker should be at the top of your list when starting to build a Speedmaster collection. It’s not that the fake Omega watches for men often break, but you want a reliable contact for these service overhauls and someone you can truly trust with your precious Speedmaster.
Can you take your Speedmaster swimming?
It would seem that this is quite a recurring question and topic of discussion for many of you. It is also a popular subject for countless Speedmaster memes out there. Most of the time, people assume it isn’t water-resistant at all. Since 1957, Omega’s Speedmaster has had the Hippocampus logo (which we explained here) on the case back. Although it indicated water resistance in the past, today’s standards are quite different.
Though it may be clear that the Speedmaster is not suitable for diving purposes, it is often not so clear that you can take your new Speedmaster for a swim. The Swiss made replica Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches has a 50m water resistance rating, which is suitable for use in water. Take note, however, that you shouldn’t operate the pushers or crown underwater. We’ve checked this officially with Omega, and the brand also informed us that the watches are tested for water resistance with a substantial margin (+10%). All Master Chronometer watches are water tested, including the hand-wound Moonwatch models.
Also — and this is very important — only do this if you are confident that the gaskets are still in good shape. If you use the Speedmaster in the water, replace the gaskets every 12 months. Some Speedmasters have more excellent water resistance, such as the Speedmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase models. These are water resistant to 100 meters.
I wouldn’t recommend swimming with the older/vintage Speedmaster models with only a 30m rating. Even if they are pristine and have been recently serviced, you’re better off keeping them out of the water.
Is the Speedmaster still being used by astronauts?
A very common question that we receive is about astronauts using the Omega Speedmaster or if NASA still issues the watch to them. The answer to this is that all astronauts who are going into space via Russia (including NASA and ESA astronauts) receive a Speedmaster Moonwatch as well as the digital X-33. Of course, you will see a lot of different watches on the wrist of astronauts in space. Some prefer their private best quality Omega copy watches or have a connection with a brand other than Omega. However, the only watch that NASA ever qualified for manned space missions is the Omega Speedmaster. In recent space endeavors, such as the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 or even the Blue Origin New Shepard project, you could see the Speedmaster in action. In short, yes, the Speedmaster is still being used by astronauts today. Even the Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award 50th Anniversary made it into space.
How often should I wind my Omega Speedmaster (Professional)?
Through the years, the Speedmaster Professional (and pre-Professional) models have used Omega’s hand-wound calibers 321, 861, 863, 864, 866, 1861, 1863, 1866, and 3861. And let’s not forget about the beautiful hand-wound caliber 3201 (F. Piguet base) used in the 2007 enamel-dialed Speedmaster made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the watch. Depending on the caliber, these replica Omega watches store have a power reserve of between 48 and 52 hours. You only need to wind them when they are almost out of power, but if you prefer to do so every morning, that’s fine as well. What you shouldn’t do is wind them while they are on your wrist. This can cause unnecessary tension on the winding stem and the movement.
How accurate is the Omega Speedmaster?
This is another one of the most asked Speedmaster questions because, until recently, the Moonwatch was not a chronometer-certified watch. Thus, the answer depends on the movement inside. Omega used an average tolerance of +11/-1 seconds per day for a non-chronometer chronograph with mechanical movement. This would be fine by me, but your watchmaker may be able to get it even more precise. If a Speedmaster is more than 10 seconds off per day, I would consider having it regulated.
A chronometer-certified Omega Speedmaster should be accurate to within +6/-4 seconds per day on average, which is the COSC standard. The performance might worsen over the years after the watch is first purchased or serviced. The current China online replica Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches is a Master Chronometer certified by METAS (and COSC). These caliber-3861-powered Speedmaster watches have an accuracy of +5/-0 seconds per day. The watches are also antimagnetic to 15,000 gauss.
Where should I buy an Omega Speedmaster?
You can buy directly from Omega via one of its boutiques or by ordering directly from Omegawatches.com. Other than that, the brand has a network of retailers where you will find a selection of the brand’s watches. If you want to buy a pre-owned Speedmaster, you can find many dealers and private sellers offering them. You will also find many listings of vintage and pre-owned Speedmasters on platforms like Chrono24.
You will also find offers in specific Facebook groups or on the Omegaforums.net platform, for example. These are places with knowledgeable people and a lot of enthusiasts, so their sales forums are more or less “self-regulating.” Always take into account that you might need to deal with customs, and if you buy pre-owned, make sure to calculate the cost of a service into your budget or make sure the seller can provide paperwork for all recent service work. Remember, always make sure to do your homework. Hopefully, our Speedmaster buying guides will help you with that.
What is the difference between calibers 321, 861, 1861, and 3861?
Omega’s caliber 321 (both the original as well as the new one) is a chronograph with a column wheel. This was the movement used in the first Speedmasters from 1957 till 1968. It was succeeded by the caliber 861 mainly for cost efficiency and its higher operating frequency (21,600vph versus 18,000vph). Both are great movements, and neither holds a real functional advantage. Caliber 861 was replaced around 1996/1997 by caliber 1861, which had an extra jewel and a different finish. Nevertheless, the last version of caliber 861 was already very similar to the later caliber 1861. For the 861 and 1861, there are quite a few additional variations, such as the (1)863 (nicer optical finish), (1)866 (moonphase module), and 864 (chronometer certification).
Caliber 1869 has also been around since 2018. This movement uses an 1861 base movement with a very special lunar-surface finish for the Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8. Last but not least, in 2019, Omega introduced the new caliber 3861. Based on caliber 1861, the 3861 consists of approximately 50% new parts and receives the Master Chronometer certification from METAS. It has been used in the Apollo 11 in stainless steel and Moonshine Gold as well as the new Swiss best fake Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches Master Chronometer.
The new caliber 321 is available in a platinum Moonwatch version as the Speedmaster Calibre 321 (aka “NEW321”). It’s also available in the Calibre 321 Broad Arrow Canopus Gold. Although parts are interchangeable with the original caliber 321, the new movement has a Sedna (rose) Gold finish, whereas the original caliber 321 has a copper-colored finish.
Where can I find my Speedmaster’s serial number?
Especially when someone is on the hunt for a pre-owned or vintage Speedmaster, the serial number can be very useful. When was the Speedmaster produced, exactly? To which country was it shipped and when? The serial number of the Speedmaster can reveal these details. Omega has a pretty impressive archive, and you can request an extract that gives you every bit of information about a specific watch. However, you do need to have the serial number to retrieve this information. Every Speedmaster has its serial number engraved on the movement. On modern cheap UK replica Omega Speedmaster Professional watches (reference 3590.50 and onwards), you will also find it engraved on the underside of one of the lugs.
Where is Buzz Aldrin’s Moon-worn Speedmaster?
I’ll wrap up this list of Speedmaster questions with one that keeps Speedy lovers’ minds turning. Buzz Aldrin was the first astronaut to wear his Omega Speedmaster on the surface of the Moon. He wore a Speedmaster Professional reference 105.012, to be precise. Former NASA engineer James Ragan, who was responsible for testing the astronauts’ cameras and Speedmasters, said that Buzz Aldrin supposedly donated his watch (with other equipment from the mission) to the Smithsonian. Alas, the watch never made it to its destination.
Neil Armstrong’s and Michael Collins’s Speedmasters (along with those of many other astronauts) are still around and classed as property of the US government. These flown Omega Speedmaster fake watches site can often be found on display in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Omega’s museum in Biel, Switzerland, also has several flown Speedmaster watches on display.
