While mechanically a pure Speedmaster Professional housing the legendary calibre 1861, the distinction of the reference lies entirely in its dial. The standard chronograph sub-dials are replaced by photorealistic images of the Earth, Moon, and Red Planet at three. No longer in production, its direct connection to a hopeful era in space history has made the "From the Moon to Mars" a cult classic for Speedmaster collectors.
Founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the company that would become Omega established its identity with the 1894 introduction of the 19-ligne 'Omega' calibre. This movement was a landmark in industrial watchmaking, utilizing interchangeable components to streamline production and repair—a philosophy of accessible precision that continues to define the brand.
Omega cemented its reputation for robust accuracy through its role as the Official Timekeeper for the Olympic Games since 1932 and, most famously, through the Speedmaster Professional's flight qualification by NASA, which culminated in its journey to the Moon.
In the modern era, the brand's most significant contribution has been the industrialization of the co-axial escapement, an invention by Dr. George Daniels that fundamentally reduces friction within the calibre for superior long-term chronometric stability. Typified by purpose-driven design, Omega's collections—from the abyssal-depth Seamaster to the iconic Speedmaster—are archetypes of the professional tool watch, balancing legible aesthetics with advanced material science and anti-magnetic properties through its Master Chronometer certification.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: Undated Contents: Watch, Card, and Sleeve Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 42mm Thickness: approx. 14mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Steel asymmetrical case, brushed sides, mirrored facets, light wear Bezel: Steel, fixed black tachymeter aluminum insert, light wear Dial: Black, printed markers, Earth-Moon-Mars illustrated sub-dials (patina-ed) Hands: White textured pencil hands
Crown: Original and functional pull down crown, light wear Crystal: Original domed hesalite, light wear Bracelet: Steel bracelet and clasp, visible wear Caseback: Solid steel screw-down caseback, engraved, visible wear Movement: Manual Wind Caliber: 1861