Often I would be quite paranoid about damaging the watch, but over time, I got used to wearing it and I could finally relax. Initially, this took some enjoyment out of wearing the watch. Mainly the aluminium bezel and hesalite crystal glass, both of which can scratch or damage quite easily. While it's hard for me to find something truly negative about this watch, I believe it's worth mentioning the materials used. So far I've been praising the Speedy for many of its aspects. The Omega Speedmaster on Blue ZULUDIVER Herringbone - Image Credit: WatchGecko Online Magazine It's both professional and casual intricate and simple rugged and delicate. This, to me, truly is an all-rounder watch for any situation. The watch offers a classic design that any watch enthusiast will know, anyone can appreciate, and that will compliment any outfit you wear. And this is where you can't go wrong with the Speedmaster. The most important criterion for wearing a watch every day is the design and looks. This, again, personalises the watch, as I'm usually the only person close enough to hear it. I can even hear the watch quietly ticking away as I'm writing this article. I notice the rhythmical tick from time to time and it reminds me of how much I enjoy this watch. It's loud compared to most other watches I've seen but it's not disruptive, the sound is yet another detail that you can only notice by wearing the watch yourself. The need to manually wind the watch makes it far more personal in my opinion, it's as if every time you wind it, you become a part of the watch. I enjoy the morning ritual of winding the watch during breakfast. The 1861 calibre chronograph movement is great value for money at this price range. The Omega Speedmaster fitted to the Hinxhill Leather Strap in Olive Green - Image Credit: WatchGecko Online Magazine When you put that together with the angled case, the overall watch appears smaller and more intricate. The tachymeter scale was set on the outer bezel and the dial has been brought inward, this way the dial measures at just 34mm in diameter. However, the case and dial have been designed in such a way that the watch looks and feels smaller than it actually is. Until I tried the watch on, I was put off by the 42mm case diameter, as watches larger than 40mm don't usually fit my wrist very well. I'd like to start off by talking about the size and the case design. There's a chance that you won't be going into space wearing this watch any time soon though, so what makes it a good watch to wear daily? When buying a Speedmaster, you are likely buying into its heritage. It's important to note that the Speedmaster design remains largely unchanged even to this day, with the original Moonwatch designs still being sold. They built on the original design and now offer options with different dials, complications and sizes. Omega had a design on its hands that was both iconic and loved by the public. The range became increasingly popular, spawning many new versions of the Speedy. The Omega Speedmaster on the Simple Handmade in Light Brown - Image Credit: WatchGecko Online Magazine ( Find out more about the story of the moon watch here!) I'm quite the space geek myself, and I must say that if not for Omega's involvement in NASA's space missions, I might never have purchased this watch. It was after Omega was chosen as the official watch manufacturer for NASA's space missions, that 'Professional' was added to Speedmaster's name, and the watch we love today was born. Hodinkee also wrote a fantastic article describing the full history of the model. Omega had to compete with the likes of Rolex and Longines over this spot, if you're interested in the gritty details of the rigorous tests the watches were put to, see our more detailed article on the Speedmaster's history here. However, that part of Speedmaster's heritage is overshadowed by one of its main selling points NASA had chosen Omega's chronographs for all its manned missions into space, and more importantly, the Apollo programme. At that point, Omega had already been quite involved in that industry, being the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The Speedmaster name dates back to 1957, when it was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph. It's impossible to talk about this watch without glancing over what this range has been through and what made it so popular. The Omega Speedmaster fitted to the Tropic Rubber strap - Image Credit: WatchGecko Online Magazine
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