Profound Insight & History: OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CALIBRE 321

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In this video we present you the history of the iconic Calibre 321 of Omega. The two new Speedmaster (steel and platinum) will be presented in two separate videos. This column-wheel chronograph calibre was the first one to be used by Omega when the Speedmaster was introduced in 1957 and it was the calibre American astronauts flew to the moon and wore on the moon. We all know that the Speedmaster ist the legendary #Moonwatch

I want to thank Gregory Kissling, Head of Product Developement, and his charming team for having provided us with all the interesting material.

The Omega Calibre 321 was a robust and elegant chronograph calibre. Today it is highly sought-after by watch collectors around the world. Now, more than 50 years after the last Calibre 321 was produced, Omega is bringing the iconic calibre back.

Known for its beautifully intricate design, the original Calibre 321 was the first movement ever used in the Omega Speedmaster in 1957. It had, in fact, been previously used in some of Omega's other chronographs, namely those in the Seamaster collection. It stands out for its use of a monobloc column-wheel, a feature that is machined from a single piece and which adds technical value. Generally, column-wheel movements require very careful precision in design and build, making them popular with watch collectors.