Friday, August 17, 2018

OMEGA – Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday “ULTRAMAN“ Edition


OMEGA Speedmaster Speedy TuesdayULTRAMAN“ 42mm Limited Edition

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"ULTRAMAN"

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OMEGA’s 1967 “Moonwatch” has been a hit with collectors ever since it appeared in the Japanese TV show “RETURN OF ULTRAMAN.”

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Now, that popular chronograph has been reborn – in the form of an exclusive #SpeedyTuesday model that is limited to just 2,012 pieces.

RETURN OF ULTRAMAN

In the early 1970s, the Japanese production team behind the “RETURN OF ULTRAMAN” TV Series picked an OMEGA Speedmaster “Moonwatch” for its monster-fighting kit.

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That particular model differed from most others thanks to its uniquely finished dial and orange central seconds hand, and it has been part of science-fiction history ever since.

TIME TRAVEL

The Speedmaster used in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN was exceptional due to its bright orange seconds hand. Today, that historical hand has arrived in the future, with the exact same shape and shade of orange as well as a new black stripe - which perfectly matches the suits of the show’s heroic Monster Attack Team.

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The black aluminium step dial includes touches of vintage Super-LumiNova.

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ULTRAMAN APPEARS

Because Ultraman could only stay in superhero-mode for 3 minutes, OMEGA has coloured the first 3 minutes of the 3 o’clock subdial in orange. On the 9 o’clock subdial, a silhouette of Ultraman’s face can be seen.

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But only if you use the UV light at the end of the watch's strap changer (which is shaped like Ultraman’s Beta Capsule).

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"A vintage OMEGA logo is included on the dial for a retro touch.”

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OUTER SPACES

With a 42 mm stainless steel case and hesalite crystal, the watch uses black and orange colouring for its NATO strap and anodized aluminium bezel.

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The dot over 90 is also a little tribute to some collectable Speedmaster models from the past.

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MOON TECH

The watch is powered by the OMEGA Calibre 1861, a legendary movement with true space credentials.

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The caseback features an engraving of #SpeedyTuesday and the words THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON.

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SCI-FI PRESENTATION

Each customer receives their Speedmaster "Ultraman" in its own hexagonal box - a tribute to the futuristic table used by the Monster Attack Team.

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Inside, there is a spare black leather strap and the “Beta Capsule” strap changer with its UV light.

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Technical Specifications

Model: SPEEDMASTER Speedy TuesdayULTRAMAN“ Edition

Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001

Movement
Manual-winding chronograph movement
OMEGA Calibre 1861A
Dimensions:   Dia. 27 mm (12’’’); Thickness 6.87 mm
Frequency: 21600 A/h (3 Hz)
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 18
OMEGA column wheel chronograph mechanism 
Features
  • Time zone function
  • Chronograph
  • Limited edition
  • Small seconds
  • Tachymeter
NIVACHOC
Functions
Hours, minutes, small second, chronograph 
Case
Stainless steel, polished and brushed
Diameter: 42 mm
Screw-in crown wit h ;  
Bezel: Tachymeter at 500 km/h
Glass: Domed hesalite crystal
Case back: Stainless steel with engraved  #SpeedyTuesday - "LIMITED EDITION" + "N°XXXX/2012"
Water resistance: 5 bar (50 metres / 167 feet)
Dial
Black with white indexes
Hands: White hands with whit e Super-LumiNova
Orange sconds hands with varnished orange tip
Display
Central hour-minute hands, small-seconds
Central chronograph seconds hand,
  • 60-minute counter with a mask “ULTRAMAN“.
  • 12-hour recorder at 6H
  • 30-minute recorder at 3H
Strap:
Black and orange colouring NATO strap.
Black leather with an orange thread, on steel folding clasp

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* Special BOX & accessories ULTRAMAN“.

limited to just 2,012 pieces.

Price: CHF 6,350*
*Swiss Francs, recommended retail price (7.7% VAT incl.)

Available in stores from August  2018, the watch will cost $7,100 USD

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Press releases - 2018
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Links to more details.
omegaforums.net
speedmaster101.com
chronomaddox.com
www.speedywatches.com
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