2019 Starmus version using gold FOIS - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/the-omega-speedmaster-professional-starmus-watch-club-just-got-bigger/ - nice! Pic credit : Timezone.
I like it. Despite the gold it’s actually fairly restrained for an LE. Bored with all the space nonsense though.
Of all the sponsorships and marketing stunts employed by Omega, the partnership with the Starmus award feels the most genuine to me and is definitely one of my favorites.
You know who has won the award right? You know Brian Mays guitar is on the back? You know this is only the 2nd set of 3 for a grand total of 6 watches ever produced?
The Sedna FOIS is a great looking watch. It has been overshadowed by the many releases over the last few years. This slightly modded release is at leat an opportunity to see it back at the front page.
Gold cased and they have the niad case lock. So a little different case wise. But I agree. I don’t exactly consider them LE’s.
Even the case, me thinks: https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-omega-speedmaster-fois-in-sedna-gold/ Not sure about the naiad case lock, but I wouldn't be surprised if the gold FOIS has it, too...
An award given to 3 people a year. For excellence in science, technology, and Music. This is the 2nd time it’s been awarded. Omega is a sponsor and makes a watch for the winners. Hence 2 batches of 3 watches.
Sorry Foo...Actually the award is 'the Stephen Hawking Medal' (he served on the Starmus board and attended up until he was no longer around)...which is awarded at Starmus... And... Starmus is a biennial festival bringing together leading scientists (and lots of nobel prize laureats), legendary astronauts and iconic musicians and artists who share their passion for knowledge with the public. Every edition of the festival is organised around a particular theme related to space exploration and includes talks, debates, panel discussions, exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and other activities. https://www.starmus.com