Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional reference 310.30.42.50.01.002 represents the current generation of the watch that accompanied NASA astronauts to the lunar surface. Housed in a 42 mm stainless steel case with a black dial, it is powered by the Calibre 3861, a movement that brings modern refinements to the Speedmaster's storied manual-wind chronograph architecture. It stands as one of the most historically significant and continuously produced chronographs in watchmaking.

The Speedmaster line was introduced by Omega in 1957 as a sport and racing chronograph, but its identity was transformed when NASA selected it for all crewed space missions following rigorous qualification testing in the 1960s. The watch was worn on the wrist during the Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969, cementing its place in horological and cultural history. The reference 310.30.42.50.01.002 was introduced in 2021, marking a significant update to the Moonwatch Professional line with the introduction of the Calibre 3861 and a return to a hesalite crystal on the front paired with a sapphire caseback. Collectors regard this generation as a thoughtful evolution that preserves the watch's classical proportions and heritage aesthetics while incorporating meaningful technical improvements.