Released in 2020, the reference 310.32.42.50.02.001 marks exactly fifty years since NASA awarded Omega the Silver Snoopy for the Speedmaster's operational role during the Apollo 13 mission. The front of this commemorative chronograph features a solid Ag925 silver dial, framed by a blue zirconium oxide ceramic bezel displaying a white enamel "Dot over Ninety" tachymeter scale. A laser-engraved silver Snoopy medallion rests within the blue continuous seconds subdial at nine o'clock.
The primary feature lies beneath the NAIAD LOCK caseback, which houses an intricate mechanical animation driven by the hand-wound Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. Upon actuating the chronograph, a micro-structured command and service module carrying Snoopy orbits the far side of a sapphire-metalized lunar surface. Simultaneously, an Earth disc connected directly to the running seconds gear train rotates exactly once per minute.
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: 9 / 10 | Mint Condition Production: 2021 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 42mm Thickness: approx. 15mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, asymmetrical case, brushed sides and mirrored facets Bezel: Stainless steel, blue ceramic (ZrO2) tachymeter insert Dial: Solid silver stepped dial, blue PVD applied markers, Snoopy medallion on sub-dial Hands: Blue PVD pencil hands
Crown: Stainless steel, push/pull crown and pushers Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal Bracelet: Blue rubber strap Caseback: Stainless steel with sapphire window, animation display, NAIAD LOCK system Movement: Manual Wind Chronograph Caliber: Co-Axial 3861