LuxuryWatchesThis new Omega Speedmaster has a first-of-its-kind audible chimeNew 1932 calibre movement took six years to create, and only five will be made annuallyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
LuxuryWatchesThis new Omega Speedmaster has a first-of-its-kind audible chimeNew 1932 calibre movement took six years to create, and only five will be made annuallyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
New 1932 calibre movement took six years to create, and only five will be made annually
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Omega)
(Image credit: Omega)
You’ll no doubt already know all about theOmega Speedmaster. Having gone to the Moon, helped the astronauts of the stricken Apollo 13 mission return to Earth, and inspired the phenomenally popularMoonSwatch, it is one of the most famous watches of all time.
(Image credit: Omega)
(Image credit: Omega)
But no one has combined a chime with a chronograph movement. Until now that is, as after six years of development, Omega has created the 1932 calibre movement, where two hammers and gongs sat either side of the sub dial in the nine o’clock position each chime independently.
As well as the 18k Sadna gold Speedmaster Chrono Chime with 45mm case and 300 metres of water resistance, the new movement is also offered in the vintage-styled Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime with 45mm gold case, leather strap and 30 metres of water resistance. In both instances, the movement has a power reserve of 60 hours.
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(Image credit: Omega)
(Image credit: Omega)
Both come with an elaborate wooden display case, designed to amplify the chiming sound of the movement when holding the watch. Omega says on the box: “Produced using centuries-old violin-making techniques, the walnut presentation box sounds as good as it looks. Its resonance plate made of spruce, sourced from the Risoud Forest on the border of Switzerland and France, amplifies the precise rhythm, tone, harmony and length of each chime.”
Omega expects to produce only five examples of the 1932 movement each year, and interested buyers are asked to contact Omega boutiques for a price.Ablogtowatchestimates that the watches will be priced between $420,000 and $450,000.
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