Omega Speedmaster Pilot 2024: Price, Specs, Availability

Even in the field of watch collection Circle, a fan group expressed by Omega enthusiasts Speedmaster The chronograph sets the bar high for enthusiasm and pedantry. The design of each new version first introduced in 1957 Selected by NASA The U.S. Space Program in 1965 explores this in detail.

Typically, this is because Speedmaster changes are incremental. But by September 2024, the Omega forums were abuzz as leaked images of completely different designs began to circulate. some dismissed “Flying Qualification” Speedmaster It’s a fake, but it’s even cooler: an exclusive watch only for active duty military pilots.

Now, fans can rejoice, as Omega has announced a generally available version. This watch is called speedmaster pilot And it retains many of the features first introduced with its service-only predecessor. It uses the same 40.85 mm case and features a matte brushed finish, which is rare for a Speedmaster watch and was chosen to minimize reflections within the cockpit.

Unlike the classic Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, which has chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, the Speedmaster Pilot’s Watch uses a dual-register layout with subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock hour position and a discreet date window at 9 o’clock. The dial itself has a grainy matte black texture, which, combined with the unique shape of the subdials, echoes the classic cockpit instruments.