After back-to-back releases of the Seamaster Diver 300M in monochrome, spotted on the wrist of Omega ambassador Daniel Craig at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the Seamaster Diver 300M in grade 2 titanium and bronze-gold, Omega now debuts with a new Speedmaster Pilot, created taking inspiration from the brand’s rich flight history and legendary Speedmaster introduced in 1957.
The new Speedmaster Pilot doesn’t require a professional flight qualification and draws inspiration from Omega’s storied past of military pilot’s watches that goes back to WWII when the brand supplied the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm with the UK/CK2292, which was highly resistant to magnetic fields.
The stainless steel model with a diameter of 40.85mm delights with a matte-black-grained dial with surprising colourful elements. One of the key features is the dual-register layout, which contrasts with the classic tricompax design of the Speedmaster Professional. At 3 o’clock, the combined 60-minute and 12-hour counter is designed to resemble a burn rate indicator, often seen in cockpits, and is highlighted by an orange minute hand. Meanwhile, the sub-dial at 9 o’clock introduces even more vibrancy, with a blue horizon in the upper part as the backdrop for the bright yellow small seconds hand that sweeps across it. The tip of the central stop seconds hand mimics the shape of an airplane and is done orange in accordance with the chronograph minute hand.
There is also a date indication at 6 o’clock through a bevelled window. The sub-dials are also slightly beveled which highlights the functions and adds depth to the dial. The hour and minute hands, as well as the hour markers, are fitted with wide blocks of white, a green glow emitting Super-LumiNova, ensuring perfect readability even during night flights. The bezel is secured with a ring made of matte aluminium, emphasizing its connection to the legacy of the Speedmaster through a “dot above 90” and diagonal at 70 on the tachymeter scale.
Precision is guaranteed by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 9900, certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) to meet the highest standards of accuracy, performance, and magnetic resistance. With a power reserve of 60 hours, the movement is housed beneath a metal caseback, which is engraved with the iconic Seahorse medallion of the Speedmaster and the water resistance inscription (“100m / 330ft”).
The Speedmaster Pilot comes on a fully brushed, flat-link bracelet with Omega’s release adjustment. Alternatively, it is also available with a Kevlar-reinforced grey NATO strap with a steel buckle.
Pricing is marked at Rs. 8,05,000 (approx.)
This article first appeared in WatchTime.com
Images: Courtesy WatchTime.com
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