Arguably, two of the most iconic chronographs in the history of watchmaking are the Rolex Daytona and the OMEGA Speedmaster Replica. Both have a rich history spanning five decades and the backing of a powerhouse brand name.
The Speedmaster debuted in 1957, just a few years before the first Daytona. Like the Daytona Replica Watches, it was initially developed as a sports and racing chronograph. Its design reflects this. It debuted the brand’s now iconic triple register dial and featured a tachymeter bezel as well as a stainless steel case.
The model solidified its place in history in 1969 when Buzz Aldrin sported the Speedmaster as he became the second man to set foot on the moon. Since then, the model has been affectionately dubbed the Moonwatch. Today, Omega Replica Watches UK continues to work closely with NASA and the space program to develop the Speedmaster.
However, Omega has made a number of technical modifications to the model. In 1998, they released one of the most polarizing variations: the X-33. This was the first version of the Speedmaster to house a multi-function quartz movement as opposed to mechanical. Years later, in 2016, Replica Omegaintroduced the first Master Chronometer Speedmaster with a movement certified by both COSC and METAS.
