The Speedmaster for Vintage Lovers
The Omega Speedmaster ’57 (Ref. 332.10.41.51.01.001) is the “what if the 1957 original had modern technology” Speedmaster — a 40.5mm automatic chronograph with broad-arrow hands, a vintage-style dial layout, and the Cal. 9906 movement (METAS Master Chronometer, 60h reserve, co-axial). Where the Speedmaster Professional is a hand-wound Moon instrument, the ’57 is a wearable, automatic tribute to the pre-Moon era.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Case | 40.5mm × 12.99mm, 316L steel |
| Movement | Cal. 9906 (auto chrono, METAS, co-axial, 60h) |
| Magnetic | 15,000 gauss |
| Bezel | Steel or ceramic, tachymeter |
| Hands | Broad-arrow (1957 original style) |
| Crystal | Sapphire, domed, AR both sides |
| Bracelet | Vintage-style steel bracelet or leather strap |
| WR | 50m |
| Retail | ~$8,000 |
Speedmaster ’57 vs Professional Moonwatch
| Factor | ’57 | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Winding | Automatic | Hand-wound |
| METAS | Yes (15,000 gauss) | Yes (15,000 gauss) |
| Size | 40.5mm | 42mm |
| Hands | Broad-arrow (vintage) | Baton (modern) |
| Heritage | 1957 CK 2915 tribute | NASA Moonwatch |
| Price | $8,000 | $6,400 |
The ’57 costs $1,600 more but offers automatic winding and a slightly smaller case. The Professional is cheaper, has the NASA Moon heritage, and the hand-winding ritual. Choose based on: automatic convenience (’57) vs Moon heritage + manual-wind romanticism (Professional).
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