Museum Collection N° 8 "Racend Timer 1949"

In Context

At 39 mm it sits just under the modern norm — the band that suits the widest spread of wrists. The case back is closed, so the movement stays out of sight, and the sapphire crystal will resist everything short of deliberate abuse. Rated to 30 m, it is protected against rain and splashes and nothing beyond that.

The movement is hand-wound, so winding it becomes part of the day rather than something the watch does for you. 52 hours of reserve is enough to set it down on Friday evening and find it still running on Monday. At 28,800 vph the seconds hand advances 8 times a second.

516.53.39.50.02.001 stands on its own in this catalogue — no other reference here shares its base number. It pairs a beige dial with a pink gold case. It was a limited edition.

Based on caliber 3313 but hand-wound; column wheel chronograph with co-axial escapement.

4 other watches in the library run the Omega 3201.

Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Anniversary Red Gold

311.63.42.50.01.001 · 42 mm

Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Anniversary Stainless Steel

311.33.42.50.01.001 · 42 mm

Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Anniversary Yellow Gold

311.63.42.50.01.002 · 42 mm

Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Anniversary White Gold

311.63.42.50.01.003 · 42 mm