Omega
has always been driven by a pioneering spirit; in fact, no watch
company in the world holds more records for accuracy. Their watches have
been the timepiece of choice for some of history’s greatest
explorers—from deep-sea divers to astronauts.
Produced
from 1988 to 2009, the Omega Speedmaster Automatic is a smaller version
of the Speedmaster Professional, hence its moniker of Reduced.
Quite
popular in Japan, the Marui Edition references a department store chain
of the same name, and, rather charmingly the word also means harmonious
or calm.
Liberally
spaced black subdials against a white dial earns pieces such as these
the nickname, Panda. Speaking of subdials, there is a small seconds at 3
as well as a 30-minute chronograph counter at 9 and a 12-hour counter
at 6.
The
Hesalite crystal is a historic nod to the non-shattering material
favored by astronauts. The stainless steel case measures a comfortable
39 mm in diameter, a super-thin 12 mm in height, and rests upon a
stainless steel bracelet with a folding buckle.
Additional
features include a solid caseback, water resistance to 30 m / 3 atm,
and a push / pull winding crown. The printed markers are easy to read
and there is a convenient tachymetre scale upon the bezel.
Brimming
with unique features, we believe this Omega Speedmaster Automatic
Reduced Marui Edition watch will make a unique and essential addition to
your collection.
Standout feature(s): Convenient tachymeter scale; unique Hesalite crystal; crisp dial design, smaller, more comfortable design.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 3510.21.00
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 39 mm
- Case Height: 12 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic
- Caliber: Omega 1140
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, chronograph, tachymeter
- Dial: Off-White
- Crystal: Hesalite
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 30 m / 3 atm
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp: Folding buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Condition: Pre-owned in excellent condition; tested for all functionalities, accuracy and water resistance; the watch has been polished
- Comments: Includes original boxes (shows deterioration), instructions manual and papers from 2003