Although the mechanical watchmaking industry has a history of progressing slowly over time, one invention carried it a giant leap, the co-axial Escapement.Considered by many to be one of the most significant watch technology advancements in the last 250 years, the co-axial escapement functions with little need for lubrication.
Until 1999, these escapements could not be found on watches selling for less than US$150,000. That all changed when Omega released to the world a new line of co-axial watches. At the forefront of these watches stand the Speedmaster Broad Arrow watches, a truly inspired marriage of form and function.
From the easily read dial and broad arrow hands to the curved brushed case-edges, this is one handsome timepiece. It exudes quality and feels both luxurious and sports-worthy. Elegant, dynamic, and extremely capable it's sure to get a second look.
This Speedmaster '57 watch, ref. 321.93.42.50.13.001, was made in a limited edition of 1957 pieces. It remains in mint condition. It is a 9.8 out of 10. The watch itself is a 9.8 or 9.9 and the band shows a slight amount of wear and is about a 9.6.
Accompanying it are its original Omega boxes, chronometer and pictograph cards, and instruction booklet. Included with the purchase is a new one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function and a new timing certificate.
Country of origin: Switzerland
Maker: Omega Watch Co.
Model: Speedmaster '57, ref. 321.93.42.50.13.001
Serial no.: 78,360,591
Functions: Hours and Minutes (Co-Axial Escapement), Date, Automatic, Waterproof, Sweep Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: Stainless steel and 18K rose gold
Case condition: Mint condition - a strict 9.8 out of 10.
Dimensions: 42.5mm
Dial: Chocolate brown with luminous rose gold indexes and printed white Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous rose arrow hands. Like new.
Hands: Luminous rose gold broad arrow hands
Movement type: Very high quality, "in-house" designed Caliber 3313, self-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism and Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision stability and durability of the movement. Free sprung balance, with date, hour, minute and continuous small seconds hands, central chronograph hand. Power reserve: Approximately 52 hours.
Band: Original Omega Planet Ocean strap, Omega deployment buckle, adjustable, just short of mint condition
Width between lugs: 20mm
Crystal type: Anti-reflective sapphire glass, like new
Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
Box/Papers: BOX- Omega inner and outer boxes; PAPERS - Omega chronometer certificate and pictograph cards, instruction booklet; New C.O.T. timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
