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Omega · Family: Speedmaster

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.001

The Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch (ref. 310.30.42.50.01.001) is the current-production, Hesalite-crystal version of Omega's manual-wind chronograph, powered since 2021 by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. Cazador has insufficient verified price data to publish a reliable market range. Its differential: this exact reference keeps the historic acrylic Hesalite crystal, while the visually similar 310.30.42.50.01.002 swaps in sapphire.

Specifications

Case diameter
42 mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Movement
Omega Calibre 3861, Co-Axial Master Chronometer, manual winding
Certification
METAS-certified (magnetic-field resistant)
Power reserve
~50 hours
Crystal
Hesalite — sapphire variant exists under ref. 310.30.42.50.01.002
Water resistance
50 m
Bezel
Black aluminum, tachymeter scale
Dial
Black, chronograph subdials
Function
Manual-wind chronograph
Caliber update
2021 (to Calibre 3861)
Status
Current catalog, in production

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History

The reference 310.30.42.50.01.001 is the current, Hesalite-crystal execution of Omega's Speedmaster Professional — the watch popularly known as the 'Moonwatch.' The reference is presently in production, cased in 42mm stainless steel, and powered by the Calibre 3861, a manual-winding, Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement certified by METAS for magnetic-field resistance and other precision criteria beyond standard COSC. Omega updated this reference to the 3861 movement in 2021.

What sets .001 apart within the current catalog is the crystal. Omega offers this exact case and dial configuration under two distinct reference numbers depending on crystal material. This one retains the historic Hesalite (acrylic) crystal, while its sibling, 310.30.42.50.01.002, swaps in sapphire for greater scratch resistance. Collectors weigh the two differently: Hesalite can be polished out after minor scuffs, but marks more easily in daily wear, whereas sapphire resists scratching but is more prone to shattering on hard impact.

The Speedmaster Professional family carries a long-documented association with NASA's crewed space program, which is a major part of its cultural cachet and the origin of the 'Moonwatch' nickname [UNVERIFIED: specific mission dates, astronaut names, or individual flight details not provided in source data].

On specification, the movement offers roughly 50 hours of power reserve on a full manual wind, the case is water resistant to 50 m, and the black aluminum bezel carries the tachymeter scale standard to the line. As of this fiche's last update, Cazador has zero recorded PricePoint observations for this reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Omega Speedmaster 310.30.42.50.01.001 and 310.30.42.50.01.002?

Both share the same 42mm case, Calibre 3861 movement, and black dial layout. The only documented difference is the crystal: .001 uses Hesalite, .002 uses sapphire.

Does the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch have a sapphire crystal?

No. This specific reference, .001, is fitted with Hesalite (acrylic) crystal. For the sapphire-crystal version of the same case, look for reference 310.30.42.50.01.002.

What movement is inside the current Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch?

It runs Omega's Calibre 3861, a manual-winding, Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement with roughly 50 hours of power reserve, updated in 2021 with METAS certification.

How much does the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch cost?

Cazador currently has no verified price observations for this exact reference, so we cannot publish a reliable range. Check back as market observations are collected and verified.

Is the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch automatic or manual-wind?

It is manual-wind, not automatic. The Calibre 3861 chronograph movement must be hand-wound and offers approximately 50 hours of power reserve on a full wind.

What does Co-Axial Master Chronometer / METAS certification mean?

It means the movement passes Omega's Co-Axial escapement standard plus METAS testing for magnetic-field resistance and precision, beyond standard COSC chronometer certification.

Why is the Omega Speedmaster called the 'Moonwatch'?

The Speedmaster Professional family is widely documented as having been used in NASA's crewed space program, which is the source of the nickname. Specific mission details aren't confirmed in this fiche.

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