How robust is the Speedmaster moon watch?

Mozziebite

Yep, that's why I wouldn't wear a moonwatch swimming. A full-on shark attack would scratch the hell out of the hesalite. Far better to have a sapphire model.

Archer

The modern Speedmaster is rated for 50 m, so it can go deeper than 5 m without issue as long as the seals are good.

STANDY

More robust than Rolex, just ask NASA. 😉

Archer

You are assuming it's related to depth...but it's not. I don't think you will find an Omega that has a proper dive bezel that is rated for less than 200. I also believe this is what ISO specs for dive watches mandate.

Archer

It needed a few parts certainly, as there was some damage:






Movement serviced:



Final assembly:




If it can take being run over by a car and only need relatively minor repairs, then I would say it's pretty robust for every day wear. 😉

Cheers, Al

ras47

To be fair, that was a while ago. 😀 But for land or spaced based activities, the Speedy is durable enough for all but the most extreme activities.

Snoopsta

Hello

Being new to Omega and the Speedmaster range having come from Rolex I was wondering how tough and robust the Speedmaster is.

Upon handling it, it feels quite fragile and I feel i need to baby it whereas with my Rolex GMT is would wear it and forget it and take it while on holiday, when cycling, climbing etc.

Am I being worried for no reason or should the watch be worn only when not being really adventurous i.e to work and social gatherings?

Thank you

lhawli

First off, congrats! Iconic and true timeless piece.

Secondly, you must be joking? So it's good enough for astronauts but you're worries about cycling?

Here's the tests it went under - no other watch successfully passed all 11 except the speedy pro!

1. High temperature test: 70° C for 48 hours, then 93° C for 30 minutes in a partial vacuum.

2. Low temperature test: -18° C for 4 hours.

3. Vacuum test: heated in a vacuum chamber and then cooled to -18° C for several cycles.

4. Humidity test: ten 24-hour cycles in >95% humidity with temperatures ranging from 25° C to 70° C.

5. Corrosion test: in an atmosphere of oxygen at
70° C for 48 hours.

6. Shock-resistance test: six 40 G shocks in six different directions.

7. Acceleration test: progressive acceleration to 7.25 G for about five minutes and then to 16 G for 30 seconds in three axes.

8. Low pressure test: pressure of 10’6 atmospheres at 70° C for 90 minutes, then at 93° C for 30 minutes.

9. High pressure test: in an air pressure of 1.6 atmospheres for 60 minutes.

10. Vibration test: random vibrations in three axes between 5 and 2,000 Hz With an acceleration of 8.8 G.

11. Sound test: 130 decibels at frequencies from 40
to 10,000 Hz for 30 minutes.

lhawli

First off, congrats! Iconic and true timeless piece.

Secondly, you must be joking? So it's good enough for astronauts but you're worries about cycling?

Here's the tests it went under - no other watch successfully passed all 11 except the speedy pro!

1. High temperature test: 70° C for 48 hours, then 93° C for 30 minutes in a partial vacuum.

2. Low temperature test: -18° C for 4 hours.

3. Vacuum test: heated in a vacuum chamber and then cooled to -18° C for several cycles.

4. Humidity test: ten 24-hour cycles in >95% humidity with temperatures ranging from 25° C to 70° C.

5. Corrosion test: in an atmosphere of oxygen at
70° C for 48 hours.

6. Shock-resistance test: six 40 G shocks in six different directions.

7. Acceleration test: progressive acceleration to 7.25 G for about five minutes and then to 16 G for 30 seconds in three axes.

8. Low pressure test: pressure of 10’6 atmospheres at 70° C for 90 minutes, then at 93° C for 30 minutes.

9. High pressure test: in an air pressure of 1.6 atmospheres for 60 minutes.

10. Vibration test: random vibrations in three axes between 5 and 2,000 Hz With an acceleration of 8.8 G.

11. Sound test: 130 decibels at frequencies from 40
to 10,000 Hz for 30 minutes.