The Omega Speedmaster‘s history goes back to 1957 when it was introduced as a sports and racing chronograph, complementing Omega’s position as the official timekeeper for the Olympic Games.
The “Speedmaster” name was chosen for its tachymeter scale bezel and followed the Omega convention used for other models like the Seamaster, which initially included the Speedmaster line, and the Railmaster.
But it was with the first manned space missions and, in particular, with the 1969 lunar landing that the Speedmaster became so popular worldwide and earned its legendary nickname: the “Moonwatch.”
From the historic first reference CK 2915, also known as the “Broad Arrow,” up to the current Co-Axial Master Chronometers, we trace the complete evolution of the watch that became the paradigm of the modern sports chronograph.
Ahead of the anniversary of the July 20 Moon landing this Monday, discover our comprehensive chronicle of this iconic timepiece.
Read our feature article “The Omega Speedmaster history”
Coming this Monday, July 20: To celebrate the anniversary of the lunar landing, we will be publishing an exclusive, hands-on review of the new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch with “Inverted Panda” dial, packed with original, high-resolution photography. Stay tuned!
