Omega Speedmaster Black Ceramic: star Basel
The Omega Speedmaster timepiece mythical if any, was presented at the Basel Fair in 2013 in a lavish version of all polished and satin black ceramic. The case of 44.25 mm to push through the bezel, dial and even the loop, this Speedmaster entirely in black ceramic you will discover ... The dark side of the Moon! And should unleash passions ...
All brands-or almost-now offer ceramic watches. Material with many properties (unalterable, hypoallergenic, scratch, etc..), Which has seduced a whole industry! But on the other hand, this is probably the first time in the world of that show and not n . 'matter which, the famous Moonwatch is offered fully-ceramic Indeed, this Omega Speedmaster, aesthetically sublime, is also a technological feat since all its components (except class course) is ceramic: case, dial , bezel, buttons and even the loop!
Dial Black Ceramic is made from zirconium oxide. It comes with the ceramic case 44.25 mm polished and satin. It is punctuated with applied indexes in 18K white gold and two black counters that distinguish it from its prestigious predecessor, the famous Omega Moonwatch (three meters "V" and no date). " This arrangement is made possible by the combination ingenious meter hours and minutes to 3 hours, for a comfortable and intuitive reading of the chronograph "says the brand in a statement.
The dial is complemented by a small seconds counter at 9 o'clock and a date window at 6 o'clock. needles central hours and minutes, reminiscent of the design of the Moonwatch , are made of 18 carat white gold, with Like the counter hands. The central chronograph hand, rhodium, has a red tip to facilitate the reading of seconds elapsed. The hour, minute and chronograph with Superluminova, as well as two points to 12 hours for optimum readability regardless of ambient light.
This very simple and very readable-dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment benefit on each side. tachymeter scale (base 500) in matt chromium nitride, one of the most characteristic elements of the Speedmaster stands on polished ceramic bezel. Both chronograph pushers polished ceramic work completely independently, thus avoiding any risk of accidental movement of the chronograph. This timepiece is mounted on a strap in black Cordura fabric extremely resistant , accompanied by a loop in black ceramic. It is sealed up to 5 bar (50 meters).
Finally, "last but not least," this model Speedmaster is based on the manufacture caliber Omega Co-Axial 9300, equipped with a silicon balance spring that SI14 it is a full four-year warranty. Bottom polished ceramic, topped with a beveled sapphire crystal is engraved with the inscription in matt chromium nitride "The dark side of the moon." A nod, not to Pink Floyd, but obviously, inheritance Speedmaster and full black design of this model. Expected release late 2013 early 2014. As for the price, it should be 8900 euros.
Needless to remind that the mythical Omega Speedmaster is the only watch in the world to have been on the moon... Always in mind "pioneer", the brand now joins the Solar Impulse project, whose ambitious goal is to achieve a "green" world tour aboard a plane which will be powered only by solar energy.
The prototype of Solar Impulse (not that the watch, but the aircraft), commonly referred to by its number of registration HB - SIA (Hotel Bravo Solar Impulse Alpha), must to validate technologies and methods of construction.
If these results are conclusive, this copy will be capable of a flight of 36 hours - one day-night-day cycle - solar in 2009!
Being aware of the urgent need for our planet to develop safe and renewable energy sources (a theme dear to Nicolas G. Hayek, the Swatch Group boss), Omega actively participates in this project as one of the main partners and bringing its technology and its capital.
Naturally, the Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT «Solar Impulse» timepiece tribute to the enthusiasm and the pioneering spirit necessary for the completion of such a project.
The small seconds and the chronograph black and slightly reported counters contribute to the readability of this timepiece. Another detail to this unique Watch: the discreet "HB - SIA" ochre colour indication appearing in 12 hours below the term "Speedmaster".
This "Solar Impulse" model has four needles at the centre: needles hours and minutes, needle the chronograph seconds, as well as a GMT needle which the tip is in the form of aircraft and operates a revolution in 24 hours, allowing, among other things, reading in a second time zone.
Furthermore, the fixed titanium bezel presents a black aluminium ring with tachymeter scale and with the designation 'Tachymeter Base 1000' appearing in orange.
Another primary function of this timepiece, the GMT hand, that the counterweight has the word "North" and an arrow, also allows to determine North from the position of the Sun (see diagram for explanation). More concretely, if you place the needle of the hours towards the Sun, the GMT hand tells you North on the side where the tip is in the form of plane (provided that the hour hand and the GMT hand tell the time in the same time zone).
44.25 Titanium casing diameter mm (15.75 mm thick) brushed and polished surfaces is available either on bracelet with titanium, a specially designed this watch rubber strap: the special texture appearing in the middle of the rubber strap evokes indeed such honeycomb structure formed by composite used in the construction of Solar Impulse.
The Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT «Solar Impulse» is produced in a numbered edition. The reference number of the watch so that the logo in colours of Solar Impulse HB - SIA are engraved on the caseback.
COSC-certified chronometer is equipped with exclusive calibre Omega 3603 (52 hours of power reserve), whose revolutionary co-axial escapement, free sprung-balance ensure the precision and reliability in the long term. The chronograph functions are activated by a column wheel mechanism.
The Omega Speedmaster timepiece mythical if any, was presented at the Basel Fair in 2013 in a lavish version of all polished and satin black ceramic. The case of 44.25 mm to push through the bezel, dial and even the loop, this Speedmaster entirely in black ceramic you will discover ... The dark side of the Moon! And should unleash passions ...
All brands-or almost-now offer ceramic watches. Material with many properties (unalterable, hypoallergenic, scratch, etc..), Which has seduced a whole industry! But on the other hand, this is probably the first time in the world of that show and not n . 'matter which, the famous Moonwatch is offered fully-ceramic Indeed, this Omega Speedmaster, aesthetically sublime, is also a technological feat since all its components (except class course) is ceramic: case, dial , bezel, buttons and even the loop!
Dial Black Ceramic is made from zirconium oxide. It comes with the ceramic case 44.25 mm polished and satin. It is punctuated with applied indexes in 18K white gold and two black counters that distinguish it from its prestigious predecessor, the famous Omega Moonwatch (three meters "V" and no date). " This arrangement is made possible by the combination ingenious meter hours and minutes to 3 hours, for a comfortable and intuitive reading of the chronograph "says the brand in a statement.
The dial is complemented by a small seconds counter at 9 o'clock and a date window at 6 o'clock. needles central hours and minutes, reminiscent of the design of the Moonwatch , are made of 18 carat white gold, with Like the counter hands. The central chronograph hand, rhodium, has a red tip to facilitate the reading of seconds elapsed. The hour, minute and chronograph with Superluminova, as well as two points to 12 hours for optimum readability regardless of ambient light.
This very simple and very readable-dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment benefit on each side. tachymeter scale (base 500) in matt chromium nitride, one of the most characteristic elements of the Speedmaster stands on polished ceramic bezel. Both chronograph pushers polished ceramic work completely independently, thus avoiding any risk of accidental movement of the chronograph. This timepiece is mounted on a strap in black Cordura fabric extremely resistant , accompanied by a loop in black ceramic. It is sealed up to 5 bar (50 meters).
Finally, "last but not least," this model Speedmaster is based on the manufacture caliber Omega Co-Axial 9300, equipped with a silicon balance spring that SI14 it is a full four-year warranty. Bottom polished ceramic, topped with a beveled sapphire crystal is engraved with the inscription in matt chromium nitride "The dark side of the moon." A nod, not to Pink Floyd, but obviously, inheritance Speedmaster and full black design of this model. Expected release late 2013 early 2014. As for the price, it should be 8900 euros.
Needless to remind that the mythical Omega Speedmaster is the only watch in the world to have been on the moon... Always in mind "pioneer", the brand now joins the Solar Impulse project, whose ambitious goal is to achieve a "green" world tour aboard a plane which will be powered only by solar energy.
The prototype of Solar Impulse (not that the watch, but the aircraft), commonly referred to by its number of registration HB - SIA (Hotel Bravo Solar Impulse Alpha), must to validate technologies and methods of construction.
If these results are conclusive, this copy will be capable of a flight of 36 hours - one day-night-day cycle - solar in 2009!
Being aware of the urgent need for our planet to develop safe and renewable energy sources (a theme dear to Nicolas G. Hayek, the Swatch Group boss), Omega actively participates in this project as one of the main partners and bringing its technology and its capital.
Naturally, the Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT «Solar Impulse» timepiece tribute to the enthusiasm and the pioneering spirit necessary for the completion of such a project.
The small seconds and the chronograph black and slightly reported counters contribute to the readability of this timepiece. Another detail to this unique Watch: the discreet "HB - SIA" ochre colour indication appearing in 12 hours below the term "Speedmaster".
This "Solar Impulse" model has four needles at the centre: needles hours and minutes, needle the chronograph seconds, as well as a GMT needle which the tip is in the form of aircraft and operates a revolution in 24 hours, allowing, among other things, reading in a second time zone.
Furthermore, the fixed titanium bezel presents a black aluminium ring with tachymeter scale and with the designation 'Tachymeter Base 1000' appearing in orange.
Another primary function of this timepiece, the GMT hand, that the counterweight has the word "North" and an arrow, also allows to determine North from the position of the Sun (see diagram for explanation). More concretely, if you place the needle of the hours towards the Sun, the GMT hand tells you North on the side where the tip is in the form of plane (provided that the hour hand and the GMT hand tell the time in the same time zone).
44.25 Titanium casing diameter mm (15.75 mm thick) brushed and polished surfaces is available either on bracelet with titanium, a specially designed this watch rubber strap: the special texture appearing in the middle of the rubber strap evokes indeed such honeycomb structure formed by composite used in the construction of Solar Impulse.
The Speedmaster Broad Arrow GMT «Solar Impulse» is produced in a numbered edition. The reference number of the watch so that the logo in colours of Solar Impulse HB - SIA are engraved on the caseback.
COSC-certified chronometer is equipped with exclusive calibre Omega 3603 (52 hours of power reserve), whose revolutionary co-axial escapement, free sprung-balance ensure the precision and reliability in the long term. The chronograph functions are activated by a column wheel mechanism.