The watchmaking house Omega unveils its new creation, the Speedmaster Pilota watch that pays homage to the brand’s rich history in air and space. This contemporary model, anchored in the heritage of the very first Speedmaster from 1957, is aimed at aeronautics and watchmaking enthusiasts with an elegant design and innovative technical features.
A design inspired by aviation
With its symmetrical housing of 40.85mm Made of stainless steel, the Speedmaster Pilot is distinguished by a matte finish, reducing light reflections for optimal readability. The matte aluminum bezel maintains the authenticity of the original model with engraved details like the “Dot Over Ninety” and the “Diagonal to Seventy” on the tachymeter scale, emblematic references for collectors.
The grained matte black dial offers remarkable readability, enhanced by blocks of Super-LumiNova white which illuminate the hands and indexes in the dark. A bold touch is provided by the central chronograph hand, adorned with an airplane-shaped tip varnished in orange.
Cockpit-inspired subdials
The two twin subdials, located at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, take direct inspiration from aviation. The first, at 3 o’clock, combines a 60-minute and 12-hour counter, recalling the time indicators. combustion rate planes. At 9 o’clock, a stylish small seconds display target/sight incorporates a blue artificial horizon and a matte yellow needle.
Exceptional mechanics
The Speedmaster Pilot is equipped with the caliber Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9900METAS certified, which guarantees some of the highest precision, magnetic resistance and durability performances in the industry.
The movement is housed behind a metal caseback decorated with the medallion Seahorse of the Speedmaster, while providing waterproofing up to 100 meters.
A bracelet designed for adventure
This model comes with two strap options:
- A stainless steel bracelet with a patented Omega comfort adjustment system.
- A bracelet Gray NATOreinforced with wires KEVLAR®for robustness and style suited to modern adventurers.
Everything comes with a travel pouch, ideal for on the go.
Omega’s aviation heritage
Since its beginnings, Omega has played a key role in aviation. During World War II, the brand provided more than 110,000 watches to the British Ministry of Defense to equip RAF pilots. With the launch of the Speedmaster in 1957, it quickly won over American pilots, particularly those who would later become astronauts in NASA’s Mercury program.
In 1969, the year of Concorde’s first flight, Omega made history by becoming a preferred choice for measuring instruments and watches worn by the crew of the famous supersonic aircraft.
