Is Omega discontinuing the Speedmaster?

Swiss watch manufacturer Omega has announced the discontinuation of the Speedmaster Moonwatch on January 5, 2021.

How many Speedmasters have been made?

ACTUALLY, IT IS CLEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE TOTAL VOLUME OF SPEEDMASTERS PRODUCED SINCE 1957. Nevertheless we are able to estimate the volume of those fitted with the caliber 321 at approximately 80’000 to 83’000 watches.

Did the Speedmaster 861 go to the moon?

The Three Omega Speedmaster References That Were Worn On The Moon. We are often asked which Speedmaster models have been worn on the Moon. Somehow, people think the caliber 861 Speedmaster Professional (145.022) was one of them, but this isn’t correct.

Is it worth buying a Speedmaster?

Conclusion. Overall, the Speedmaster is a testament to Omega as a company as well as their dedication to making beautiful, functional timepieces. Put it next to a similar watch from Breitling, Rolex, or Tag Heuer and we’re confident that you’ll agree, in a great many cases, it’s worth it.

Will the moonwatch be limited edition?

Limited Edition: No For more information, visit the Swatch website.

Is an Omega a good investment?

An Omega watch can prove to be a great investment. If you look at some vintage Speedmasters, you can see that they have increased in value by several hundred percents.

Do Omega watches hold their value?

The general rule for Omega watches is that they depreciate in value when bought for full retail price. There are some exceptions to this with certain limited editions, however. Generally speaking, an Omega watch loses between 20-40% in value in the first year.

Which model Speedmaster went to the moon?

105.012 Speedmaster
Although Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong was first to set foot on the Moon, he left his 105.012 Speedmaster inside the lunar module as a backup, because the LM’s electronic timer had malfunctioned. Buzz Aldrin elected to wear his, and so his Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the Moon.