These stainless steel watches normally came on a reference 1450 bracelet (with ref.808 end-pieces) or the reference 1447 bracelet (with ref. This movement had a copper coloured finish (and no Delrin brake), which was much later replaced by the caliber 1863 (still in production).
#Black omega armband professional#
Then, in 1985, Omega even started to fit sapphire case backs on the stainless steel Speedmaster Professional with a caliber 863 movement. Even Patek Philippe only did so on special requests only, for their most important customers. Interestingly, at the time a sapphire case back on a sports watch was very uncommon. In fact, these were not copper coloured but rhodium plated and with two extra jewels (19 instead of 17). Both came with the Lémania based caliber 861L, where L stands for Luxury (finish). Not only did these watches have a sapphire case back, but these Speedmaster models also had slightly different movements from the normal Mooonwatch production. All of the white gold watches and about half of the yellow gold watches were delivered to the German market, at the time an important one for Omega (and the Speedmaster). Approximately 300 of them were made in gold (reference BA345.0802), and only 20 in white gold (reference BC345.0802). These were commemorative models for Apollo XI (and in fact to celebrate the re-qualification for the space shuttle mission) and only available in precious metals. In 1980, Omega introduced the first Speedmaster Professional with a sapphire case back. However, the regular Speedmaster also continued, as the 145.0022 and later on as 3590.50 (and variants).
#Black omega armband series#
The Speedmaster Mark series continued with the Teutonic model for the German market, there were three different Speedmasters with a Moonphase indicator and there was, of course, the Holy Grail reference 376.0822. In the 1980s, Omega still produced a lot of awkwardness when it comes to the Speedmaster. The 1980s also has a number of interesting models, and I am going to explain one of them for today’s Speedy Tuesday article here on Fratello. On top, you will find that the 1990s models have this very handsome looking bracelet with reference 1479 (also till 1996) with a strong tapering towards the clasp.
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To start with the 1990s, these watches are often very complete (meaning boxes, warranty card, booklets etc.) and those with a tritium dial (up till 1997) have the tendency to get this beautiful yellow-ish coloured hour markers and the same applies for the lume on the hands. While most Speedmaster collectors are very focused on the 1960s and 1970s, I’d say that the 1980s and 1990s are also interesting for a number of reasons.