The Speedmaster Racing is a modern update of the classic Omega Speedmaster, with added specification.  Model reference 178.2061 or 326.32.40.50.06.001.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the rear of the bottom right lug we can accurately date this watch to being made after 2011, and that is the latest we can date Omega watches without a factory Extract from the Archives.  But this model only has one appearance in the Wristwatch Annual books, and that is 2013.

CONDITION

For many people the Speedmaster will only ever be a 42mm manual wind chronograph that was worn on the moon.  But this is like saying the only Porsche 911 is a 1970 911S – they are both great, but what if you demand more?  This is where the Racing models fill the gap.  You have a slight smaller case at 40mm vs 42mm, but it is topped with sapphire crystal rather than hesalite.  The biggest upgrade is in the calibre 3330 movement – automatic instead of manual, and with quick set date (operated by the pusher at 10).  It also has the Co-Axial escapement that was designed by George Daniels and is exclusive to Omega.  That is all working well.  The rubber strap is the original and is in great condition, and was unique to the Racing models with the yellow Speedmaster writing on the strap.  It isn’t the longest, and is shown in the photos on the last hole on the Omega folding clasp.  The strap doesn’t allow us to lay the watch flat, hence the photos without the strap fitted.  The case has a few light scratches and marks, but is unpolished.  The dial looks black in some lights and grey in others, with the yellow chrono hands providing excellent contrast.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.

Please see the HD video for more detail.  All photos and videos are part of the description and are of the actual watch unless mentioned.  We do not photoshop any pictures, and the images are copyright of birthyearwatches.com and should not be used without permission.

​SIZE

Width with crown  42.1 mm

Width without crown  40.0 mm

Between lugs  19 mm

Lug to lug length  45.8 mm

Case Thickness  15.2 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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