Thanks for your predictions, R-J, but unless you have deep pockets for a gold, platinum or skeletonized watch it looks pretty dreary for those looking for a Speedmaster that's a bit different and not produced in large-ish quantities over many years. The good times of ST1 and ST2, CK2998 LEs, Tokyo Speedmasters, etc are gone for the foreseeable future, they just don't fit in to Omega's current strategy.
A Speedmaster for the enthusiasts!
Last year, we saw some pretty amazing watches from Omega in the Speedmaster collection. I am talking about the Speedmaster Broad Arrow Calibre 321 in Canopus white gold, the Moonshine Gold models, and the Chrono Chime, for example. Though these watches are great, they aren’t really within reach for most Speedmaster enthusiasts. Aside from whether I am right or wrong on the predictions that I made above, I hope that Omega will bring back Speedmaster models that speak to the collectors and are (financially) obtainable.
On the what Speedmaster we should get: a FOIS numbered edition with Spirate and Spirate in some premium moon watches (Sapphire sandwich) rather than leaving the icon of the brand languishing until every seamaster, De Ville and Constellation has it before putting it in a moonwatch. The moonwatch is their best seller and putting Spirate in it will facilitate servicing (I’ve heard Tim Mosso say it should be easier to regulate a watch with Spirate). It’ll help service centers save time and money.
That's the most important part for me, I'm really hoping for new, affordable and obtainable Moonwatches 😀
New FOIS with lollipop seconds, matching subdial hands, vintage lume, flat link bracelet (with quick adjust) and 3861 movement with spirate tech.
The date of 3rd Oct of 2022 has been passed for the celebration of the 60years of the manned mission with Wally Schrira.
So, i don't expect any new version of the lovely FOIS for 2023.
Furthermore, all these years we have all been complaining for all the Limited Editions of the Speedmasters...Now that Omega changed the policy according to our request, i understand that we all miss new limited edition models...
