{"product_id":"omega-speedmaster-professional-galaxy-express-999-as07230","title":"Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Galaxy Express 999'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3…2…1…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiftoff!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTake a poll amongst wristwatch collectors, and we'd bet the consensus would be that there’s no more important or iconic in a watch collection than an Omega Speedmaster. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSure, chronographs such as the Rolex Daytona or the Heuer Carrera are classics — icons even, but neither can match the stature of the Speedy with regards to importance in history. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003earguably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e no watch can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Speedy, a Reference 35715000, might date from the early 2000s, but in spirit and aesthetics it has all the elements of a classic Apollo-era watch. It remains in excellent condition throughout with a strong case, a nearly flawless dial, and a correct multi-link, stainless steel bracelet. What’s more, it’s a special, limited-edition release of 1,999 pieces in celebration of the famed Japanese manga series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGalaxy Express 999\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoused in a 42mm stainless steel ‘twisted lug’ case with a Hesalite crystal, a signed crown, and a black tachymeter bezel, it features a luminous matte black dial with a matching handset, and a special caseback engraving of Maetel from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGalaxy Express 999, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eas well as the watch’s serial number and the signature of Leiji Matsomoto, creator of the series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePowered by Omega's robust and reliable Calibre .1861 hand-cranking movement, this piece comes fitted to a stainless steel bracelet with a signed push-button deployant clasp and its warranty card dating to circa 2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is an excellent example of a not often seen Speedy that has character for days (see what we did there?) while remaining thoroughly modern. And it’s a rare bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39917212237911,"sku":"40960128","price":7850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS07230_40960128_OMEGA_GALAXYEXPRESS999SPEEDMASTERPROFESSIONAL_35715000-6.jpg?v=1660931878","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/omega-speedmaster-professional-galaxy-express-999-as07230","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}