Omega Speedmaster Replica

Yes, I know, it’s another Speedmaster, but the Speedmaster is the watch that started it all for me, and it’s the model that I collect. Swiss made replica Omega introduced the modern Speedmaster Calibre 321 in early 2020, and I simply had to have it. The reintroduction of the famous 321 movement took place one year earlier, in 2019, in the Speedmaster Professional in platinum, but that was a bridge too far for me. The steel 1:1 fake Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321, however, ticks many of my boxes and is incredibly true to the original straight-lug Speedmaster from the 1960s.

Sapphire and ceramic
At first, I was slightly disappointed that it didn’t have a Hesalite crystal and aluminum bezel insert, but the modern sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel insert make it a great companion for everyday wear. Also, if it had an acrylic crystal and aluminum bezel, it would be perhaps too much of a copy of the original 105.003. After all, if you want a perfect replica Omega 105.003, you will probably buy one.

The fact that luxury super clone Omega UK has a separate atelier for the production of the Speedmaster Calibre 321, where one watchmaker (per watch) takes care of the double assembly of the movement and watch, makes it even more special. The other watches that get a similar treatment are the Central Tourbillon and Chrono Chime. All other aaa quality Omega replica watches are manufactured and assembled using the brand’s more industrialized production process.

The Speedmaster Calibre 321, with its 39.7mm case, is the only steel watch in this hypothetical five-watch collection. Rest assured, though, that the number of steel watches in my real collection is much, much greater than the number of high quality replica watches in precious metal. Although the price of this watch is high (€17,100 currently) and the waiting list is long, it’s the perfect tribute to the Speedmaster. If this watch were not in my collection, this spot would have been reserved for the standard top super clone Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch.

Tough competition
As a watch, I do appreciate the fake Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute B02 quite a bit. I like the 24-hour layout on the dial, the syringe hands, and the very elegant bezel. And I even like how Breitling redid the model for last year’s anniversary, except for that date at 6 o’clock, of course. But otherwise, it still very much has the vibes that the original had back in 1962. I do prefer the way the perfect fake Omega Speedmaster wears on the wrist, though. Yes, it might be 1mm wider, but because of the lugs’ dramatically sloping facets and the external bezel, it definitely wears smaller than the Cosmonaute.

I also much prefer the bracelet on the luxury fake Omega Speedmaster, especially when we’re talking about the current versions of both these watches. The one for the B02 Cosmonaute is the typical brushed/polished “slanted” seven-row bracelet that comes with a lot of Breitling watches. It’s just a little too clunky and shiny for my taste. Then again, it’s up against one of the best bracelets currently available on a sports watch. The designers at cheap super clone Omega really went the extra mile on the new Speedmaster bracelet

A sports watch versus a space watch
One big difference between these two watches is that the Cosmonaute was specifically designed to be worn during spaceflight. The Omega Speedmaster replica for men, on the other hand, was introduced as a sports/racing chronograph to emphasize Omega’s role as the official timekeeper for the Olympic Games in 1957. I think it’s quite badass that a watch that was incidentally on the wrist of a few astronauts became one of NASA’s officially certified instruments. It somehow won that race against a watch that was specifically designed to go into space.

And even though I like what the Breitling designers did with the 2022 Cosmonaute re-edition, I think the aaa quality fake Omega Speedmaster wins this battle in terms of design. In particular, the current Omega Speedmaster replica online is such a nice reiteration. And what I really appreciate is that you can choose between versions with either a Hesalite or sapphire crystal. The whole point of buying such a space-inspired watch is the fact that a similar watch went to space. In that case, buying it with a Hesalite crystal makes a lot of sense. That’s why I think it’s a shame Breitling doesn’t offer that option.

To conclude the nitpicking, I’d like to point out that the Cosmonaute is only water/pressure resistant to an equivalent of 30 meters. The Swiss movement fake Omega Speedmaster is rated to 50 meters, which isn’t the most impressive spec on a sports watch either. However, I’d be more comfortable bringing the high quality replica Omega Speedmaster near some water than I would with the Cosmonaute.

The perfect replica Omega Speedmaster CK2998-62 was the last iteration of the second Speedmaster generation. The short-lived reference 105.002 succeeded it before turning into reference 105.003. Although the Speedmaster 105.003 was the first watch that was tested and qualified as the Moonwatch by NASA, it was the luxury fake Omega Speedmaster CK2998 that was used in space for the first time by NASA astronaut Wally Schirra in 1962. Schirra, Slayton, and Cooper bought their CK2998s privately and also used them “at work”.

Possible rally history
I wonder if the original owner of this 1:1 fake Omega Speedmaster CK2998-62 was aware of that fact or if he just used it as a sports watch. According to the dealer, this Speedmaster CK2998-62 was offered to them by the widow of the first owner, who was involved in the Dutch Tulpenrallye, the oldest car rally in the Netherlands, dating back to 1949. He may very well have used this Speedmaster as AAA quality replica Omega originally intended — as a chronograph for racecar drivers.

Straight-lug cases
Finding a nice and original cheap fake Omega Speedmaster CK2998 is not an easy task these days, but it is possible. However, it’s not every day that you’ll find one in good condition and with just the original owner before you. In this case, it’s a Speedmaster with an original Omega strap and a period-correct buckle. The Swiss movement replica Omega Speedmaster CK2998-62 measures 39.7mm in diameter, or actually, the bezel does because it sticks out a bit. The case is a little smaller at 38.2mm in diameter. As you may know, the first three Speedmaster generations all had the straight-lug design, and the case bands were identical. Only the bezels changed from the first generation (CK2915) to the second generation (CK2998).

The third generation, the 105.003, was the first Omega Speedmaster fake for sale to use the white baton hands. The CK2998 had leaf-shaped hands and came with different chronograph seconds hands depending on the iteration. On this high quality fake Omega Speedmaster CK2998-62, you will find the leaf hands accompanied by a white chronograph seconds hand with a “drop” short end.