Omega opted for a fresh take on its classic Speedmaster for this year’s Baselworld watch show in Switzerland. An iconic racing chronograph in the Omega’s product portfolio, the new Racing Master Chronometer makes for a handsomely tailored variant of this staple watch.

The look is simple enough. A subtle matte black dial plays backdrop and helps make racing orange details with white gold arrowhead indexes pop more visibly to the viewer. Matching orange perforations in the black leather band and accented polished ceramic bezel complete the look, while slightly larger subdials make reading easier.

More photos of the new Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer can be found below, and below that the full press release from Omega.

PRESS RELEASE: THE SPEEDMASTER RACING MASTER CHRONOMETER
[source: Omega Watches]

True to OMEGA tradition, every new Speedmaster carries the spirit and design inspiration of the models that came before. In the new Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer, this is immediately clear when you view the dial.

The distinctive minute-track style on this stainless steel watch first appeared on a 1968 Speedmaster model. Linked to the Speedmaster’s motor racing heritage, it returns again, this time on a matt-black dial. Other notable features on the dial include the orange markings and bevelled 18K white gold arrowhead indexes that are filled with white Super-LumiNova.

For this model, the subdials have also been slightly expanded for improved readability and the 44.25 mm case is thinner than previous versions thanks to the work done on the sapphire crystal in particular.

The polished ceramic bezel features a brushed Liquidmetal® tachymeter scale as well as distinctive orange wording that matches the colour of the varnished hands and tip of the seconds hand.

Around the wrist, there is a black leather strap that contains a section of orange rubber through the middle. A milling tool has then been used to create micro perforations through the constructed strap that reveal the orange rubber inside. This perforated design provides the perfect sporty look and also has the benefit of aerating the wearer’s skin.

The Speedmaster Racing Master Chronometer represents the next Speedmaster model with Master Chronometer certification. Driven by the calibre 9900, the watch and its movement have reached the Swiss industry’s highest standard of precision, performance and magnetic resistance, as approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).

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