{"id":11862,"date":"2022-01-26T16:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/?p=11862"},"modified":"2022-02-22T14:59:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T13:59:22","slug":"speedmaster-calibre-321-an-exclusive-white-gold-icon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/speedmaster-calibre-321-an-exclusive-white-gold-icon\/","title":{"rendered":"Speedmaster Calibre 321: An exclusive white gold icon!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The new Speedmaster Calibre 321 is largely inspired by its vintage predecessor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No introduction needed for the Omega Speedmaster, or rather, the \u201cSpeedmaster chronograph\u201d to use the correct technical name of this iconic object. Even if, truth be told, Omega fans call it simply and fondly \u201cthe Speed\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Speedmaster Calibre 321, 2022 version, is made of Canopus gold, an exclusive white gold alloy whose manufacture displays remarkable brilliance. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every Speedmaster enthusiast knows this instrument, which has been a part of the American conquest of space. The astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission wore the timepiece during man\u2019s first step on the moon in July 1969. We are not going to focus on the history of the Speedmaster here. If you want to know more, you can read some of the many articles that we have written about this watch<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exclusive gold alloy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After platinum (2019) and steel (2020), Omega has chosen Canopus gold for its Speedmaster Calibre 321<\/a> in 2022. But why call it \u201cCalibre 321\u201d? It is a reissue of the historical movement with manual-winding from the first models and from all the models that went to space. Today, the movement is visible on the case back and displays a beautiful Sedna gold PVD treatment (the Sedna gold is the rose gold specific to Omega).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Calibre 321 is visible on the Omega case back through a transparent glass with a Seahorse design engraved on it and a blue sapphire for its eye.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As for the material, Omega has used its Canopus gold (a reference to the eponymous star). The precious metal features on the 38,6 mm case, as well as the strap. This white gold alloy is an exclusive material from Omega. Its high brilliance, whiteness and longevity are the result of a unique composition that includes platinum, rhodium and palladium.
The use of this specific gold impacts the final price, as well as the many qualities that the Speedmaster Calibre 321 displays. Indeed, this instrument costs \u20ac\u00a080,000! However, the presence of other elements explains its cost. For example, the black onyx dial or the tachymeter scale with black \u201cgrand feu\u201d enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assembly of the components on the dial made from black onyx. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A vintage style inspired by the Speedmaster chronograph from 1957<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As for the design, the similarity with the original model from 1957 (code name CK2915-1) is quite shocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An old Speedmaster model in perfect shape. <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fans of the brand will recognize, for example, the central broad arrow hands and the dot over ninety. Even the \u201cO\u201d of Omega\u2019s logo, at 12 o\u2019clock, is also oval like on the historical piece. Details that \u201crich\u201d aficionados of vintage watches will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Speedmaster Calibre 321 carefully uses the same details of the historical piece, like the little dot over ninety of the tachymeter scale.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But they will have to be patient if they want to buy this new Speedmaster chronograph. Only available at the Omega boutiques, the brand will release it on May\/June 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our detailed data sheet on the Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 chronograph in Canopus gold. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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