Omega Speedmaster 'Alaska Project'

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REF 311.32.42.30.04.001
Manual
42 MM
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SKU AS04034
Article Number 40960027
ref 311.32.42.30.04.001
case size 42 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 2000s
dial color Exotic
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
lug width 20 MM
Includes Stainless steel multi-link bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp (1958/957). Also includes: inner and outer boxes, books, pictograms, leather card holder, 2 signed white nylon straps, limited edition card, and warranty card dated 5/2009.
overall condition The case is in outstanding condition overall showing recent professional refinishing and only faint wear from careful handling. Luminous white 'exotic' dial is in flawless, as-new condition with matching exotic handset. Signed crown.
REF 311.32.42.30.04.001
Manual
42 MM
– Show less
SKU AS04034
Article Number 40960027
ref 311.32.42.30.04.001
case size 42 MM
movement Manual Winding
approximate age 2000s
dial color Exotic
material Stainless Steel
style Chronograph
category Pre-Owned Contemporary
bracelet Metal
lug width 20 MM
Includes Stainless steel multi-link bracelet with signed push-button deployant clasp (1958/957). Also includes: inner and outer boxes, books, pictograms, leather card holder, 2 signed white nylon straps, limited edition card, and warranty card dated 5/2009.
overall condition The case is in outstanding condition overall showing recent professional refinishing and only faint wear from careful handling. Luminous white 'exotic' dial is in flawless, as-new condition with matching exotic handset. Signed crown.

Why We Love it

We love a good modern watch with a nod to heritage executed tastefully!

The Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project Edition honors the late 1960s watches developed by Omega specifically for the emerging field of lunar exploration. In order to obfuscate the end customer — NASA — Omega picked a random word for the project name. The prototypes developed were technically not Speedmasters, but shared the 861 movement used in the Speedies of the time. Shrouded in aluminum heat shields, they would make for unwieldy wristwatches today, but thankfully, Omega sought to honor them with a more wearable, limited edition-reissue — the Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project Edition. 

This particular Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project Edition features a 42mm steel case with twisted lyre lugs, a crispy white dial with characteristic “Alaska Project” handset (including a red chronograph seconds hand), a matching steel multi-link bracelet with a signed push-button deployant clasp, an outer black tachymeter bezel with a black insert, and Omega's Calibre 1861 hand-cranking movement within.

The Speedmaster Professional Alaska Project Edition is the perfect Speedy for someone who prefers his classics to be somewhat left of center.... Quirky and awesome, this ones a blast.

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Brand Story

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The story of Omega is one that captivates generations of horological devotees. The second-largest watchmaker in the world in terms of annual turnover, the Bienne-based firm has been continuously producing watches since 1848, which it does today under the auspices of the Swatch Group.

Founded in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland as La Generale Watch Co, Omega was well ahead of the horological curve from the beginning, developing the first minute-repeating wristwatch in 1892 as well as the eponymous “Omega” caliber in 1894. This 19-ligne movement was revolutionary in that its parts could be replaced by any watchmaker in the world without modification, while its winding and time-setting via the crown provided an industry standard.

Omega became the timepiece supplier of choice for the British Royal Flying Corps in 1917, while the Americans followed suit in 1918, choosing their watches for the U.S. Army. Awards for precision chronometry became almost commonplace, while 1932 saw them become the first watch brand to time an entire Olympic Games. Their Marine, which debuted the same year, is regarded as the first commercially available diver’s watch.

During the Second World War, Omega supplied well over 100,000 timepieces to British forces, making it the largest watch supplier to the British and her allies. These watches, from the unique 6B/159 to the famed “Dirty Dozen” W.W.W, remain highly collectible today.

1948 saw the launch of the original Seamaster: Built upon the tool watch legacy of the brand’s timepieces from the War, it’s since become a byword for reliability and legibility, both as a dress watch and, more recently, as a serious diver’s tool. The Speedmaster, released in 1957 and originally marketed for the auto-racing market, first rocketed to space on the wrist of American astronaut Wally Schirra in 1962. However, it became a household name when, in 1969, it accompanied Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, and later helped save the space-stranded crew of Apollo 13 in 1970 by timing a critical rocket burn.

Today, Omega’s watches — all of which feature in-house movements — run the gamut from svelte dress pieces to the venerable Speedmaster in all its guises. Providing an unquestionable value proposition, Omega is a brand that deserves to be at the center of every serious watch lover’s collection.

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Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

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