When it comes to Omega Speedmasters, none are more iconic than the “Moonwatch” that walked on the lunar surface in 1969. But Omega has more than a stroll across the moon on its astral-themed résumé.

It was one small decision for Omega, one giant win for watch collectors. The Swiss watchmaker has re-released the first Speedmaster that went to space, combining classic 1950s styling with modern ...

Omega is reviving one of its milestone Speedmasters from the Space Race era, the reference number CK 2998, dubbed the First Omega in Space. Released in 1959, before Omega’s Speedmaster was selected by ...

Omega followed that by reviving the “First Omega in Space” model, discontinued around 2020 after its 2012 debut. The watch commemorates Walter “Wally” Schirra’s personal Speedmaster CK2998, worn ...

The first Swiss watch in space is back again, this time at a more reasonable price. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more ...

Both are powered by the Calibre 3861 – the most advanced evolution of the cult ‘321’ that NASA’s astronauts trusted from low ...

Launched in 1959, the original watch (Ref. CK 2998) was the successor to the first Speedmaster model that Omega unveiled in 1957. It featured a symmetrical 39.7 mm case, a dark bezel, and slender ...

On March 1, 1965, the Omega Speedmaster was officially qualified by NASA for manned space missions. To mark this 60th anniversary, last month the watchmaker hosted journalists from across the world at ...