In 2007, Omega celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Speedmaster family. In my opinion, there is one very special member of this group that is too often overlooked. Perhaps reference 311.33.42.50.01.001.001 is shunned for its enamel dial. Maybe it’s down to its F. Piguet based 3201 movement. Whatever the cause for its past neglect, it’s about […]

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Didn’t know about this reference, really like the gorgeous transparent case back (and 100m water resistance).
Thanks RJ

 

I remember when this one came out, the anticipation was so high and the Omega community was...not happy. Not sure which was more hated - the dial or the movement. Looking at it now it isn't as bad as I remember but I still don't grasp what they were thinking marking such big anniversary with a non-Lemania movement. There was one unsold at a local AD well into the 2010s.

 

I like more the box with tools vs the watch itself

 

Hello Andy,

I also remember this one very well. I think it was the price that set some people off because it was much more expensive than the regular Moonwatch (which was around 2700 Euro if I am not mistaken). I get the small hints at the 50th anniversary, with a vintage wordmark and, but the caliber 3201 movement was indeed a bit awkward. Nice movement though, with a column-wheel mechanism, as well as being chronometer certified. I think, that Omega just wasn't capable of doing those exact and much more precise tributes at the time. The first 'tribute' or re-edition Omega did that really wowed me was the 2009 Ploprof.

Anyway, thanks for your comment.

 

I dig the very subtle difference in the dial, thanks for sharing. Definitely a forgotten model!

 

I agree 100%.

So I fished this out of TZ's archives: https://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=2636433&rid=58557#msg_2636433
Interesting to see the reactions from back then. And nice seeing lots of comments from Chuck Maddox. Here's one thing he said:

Interesting that in the years since, they did take heed and pretty much have made all of those. They still do tarted up dials now and then too!

 

I'd be more than happy to own this one. That case back is really interesting.

 

The box and its content is awesome.
Oh the watch as well

 

Maybe I was less picky when I was younger, but I thought, hey, column wheel chronograph, Speedmaster, vitreous enamel dial? Fuck yeah!

 

I like both, the box with tools and the watch itself

 

Aah, the memories. thx for the writeup.

I used to own one. Sold it. Regret it slightly. The enamel dial , although lacking the depth and charm of the vintage stepped dials, was spectacular with its glossy sheen.

 

I would have been all over this one. Beautiful dial, fine movement and good WR, and a cool box that doesn't require extra storage to house.

 

This was the model that pushed me over the edge into Speedmasters, and I'm glad I got one. I view it as the luxe Speedy, the ultimate sapphire sandwich!

 

Surprised that the dial is a turn off for anyone. I dig it.

 

Sorry for bringing this thread out of the dead, but anybody thinking of putting the new 3861 bracelet on the 50th ann and wasnt sure it would work, well it does

 

I'm curious what a black enamel dial would look like compared to a standard Speedy dial. Omega seems to have a nice stable and history of enamel dials, including this one that I think looks pretty great in gold:

 

I’ve got that movement in a 3313 form, and I can tell you it’s silky buttery smooth.

 

Thank to Robert i know now from where my prototype dials where planned for ))