Zoom ahead with The Omega Speedmaster - Michael Schumacher Limited Edition

Omega watches holds the credit of the first Swiss match maker that have been a standard for quality and excellence for over 150 years, now. The Omega Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the moon, when on 21 July 1969; Neil Armstrong created history by being the first man to land on the moon. Omega Speedmaster, an iconic Omega model that epitomises strength and elegance continues to be a popular brand worn by astronauts on Shuttle missions, even today.

Omega is among the pioneers to design chronometers and chronographs who took up the challenge of designing the instruments of precision for the Olympic Games.

Michael Schumacher series has a special selection of three timepieces designed exclusively for Michael Schumacher, the legendary Formula 1 racer and a stalwart of the contemporary auto racing history. He has won seven World Champion Titles and is the youngest world champion in Formula 1 racing, till date! All models in this series are brawny models in steel with an impressive case diameter of 42mm.

The Legend" collection comprising three Speedmaster chronographs with a sporty design was launched in recognition of Schumacher's outstanding 2004 season that culminated in yet another world championship title. These watches bring the best of both the worlds - of excellence of Omega and the pace of the racing tracks by merging Omega's high-end column-wheel chronograph movement with sporty Formula 1-inspired dials.

It has a 42mm diameter stainless-steel case elegantly presented on a stainless-steel bracelet. Other notable features include scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal, red dial, water resistant upto 100meters, screw-in case back, calibre 3301 self-winding officially certified COSC chronograph movement, and a power reserve of 55 hours. The Omega symbol is encrusted at 12 o'clock and 12 luminous hour markers, date display, small seconds, a chronograph, a chronometer, and a tachymeter.

The second model christened Speedmaster Broad Arrow has 3303 Caliber movement with a self-winding chronograph with column wheel mechanism. Other features include power reserve up to 55 hours, anti reflective sapphire crystal, 42mm stainless steel case, white dial, water resistant to 100 meters.

The Speedmaster Racing Chronometer has an Omega 3301 Caliber movement, chronograph, chronometer and tachymeter. It has a power reserve of 55 hours, antireflective sapphire crystal, stainless steel case with a black carbon fibre dial, date and small seconds display and 100 meters water resistant.

Michael Schumacher series is the best choice ever for all those who are passionate of sports and precision.

Usha Hari

Hi-Tech Editorial Division