The Speedmaster OMEGA Co-Axial Chronograph

The Speedmaster OMEGA Co-Axial Chronograph

Since it was launched more than half a century ago, the OMEGA Speedmaster has defined the classic chronograph. This year, an innovative new member of the family is being introduced, equipped with the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 9300/9301 - the Speedmaster OMEGA Co-Axial Chronograph.

One version of the Speedmaster OMEGA Co-Axial Chronograph has a 44.25 mm case in the classic stainless steel. This model has a bevelled black dial with white transferred elements and varnished white hands. It is offered on a black leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet. It is also available in stunning 18 Ct orange gold with a black ceramic dial and in elegant 950 platinum with a black enamel dial, both with 18 Ct gold applied indexes and hands.

The dial has two sub-dials instead of the three normally associated with Speedmaster. This is made possible by the innovative placement of the 12-hour and 60-minute counters in the same sub-dial at 3 o'clock allowing a comfortable and intuitive chronograph reading.

It's definitely a cleaner look for a chronograph. I like a simple look for a dial; not too busy. I don't own any chronographs because they are too busy, but this is definitely a consideration to buying a chronograph.

I think this is a good addition to the lineup, something a little bit different. I suppose the good thing is that there's more to differentiate it from the Pro, whilst the old Co-Axial Speedmaster did look very similar at a glance