Zenith / Chronomaster Sports (Ref.03.3100.3600/69.M3100) 1,166,000 yen
In 2021, when the entire Japanese archipelago was shaken by various things such as the Korona-ka and political changes at an early stage, it finally entered the final month, and the world is so-called December. This end of the year is a great opportunity to aim for a watch, a high-quality "lifetime" class watch.
Although the definition of "things for a lifetime" varies from person to person, items that bring about substantial quality, after-sales service, and watches actually bring about social status and smoothly promote various aspects of life such as business. Based on the fact and merits of this, it is possible to narrow down to the core model that has been supported for a long time by the prestigious, which is often cited as a heavyweight frame such as the so-called world ● big brand.
Although the core model is a long-selling model, it is actually large and small, but it has been brushed up and renewed, and the latest versions of these models tend to be announced from the beginning of each year to the beginning of spring. Since there is often a time lag before lining up, it is possible to examine this time at the end of the year when the "main act" of the current year is complete.
Watches are often anthropomorphized and often referred to as "spouse", such as "buddy" or "partner", among various practical items around us. The clock, whose mission is to display time, is specially regarded as a symbol of life, which is the culmination of ever-increasing time. It's a story that it would be nice to get such a thing without fail at the turning point of the year and to inspire the feelings for the new year. moreover! Many people should also have the real advantage of a "bonus" at this time. Now is the only time to get the classics you've longed for.
It has been decided that "this year's longing clock, within this year". Introducing the "masterpiece classic" of the prestigious brand that brightly colored 2021 and attracted many watch fans!
Omega / Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer (Ref. 310.30.42.50.01.002) 847,000 yen
NASA's official equipment is a new generation!Omega / Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer
In recent years, the area around "space development" has become very noisy. Related news is popping up in rapid succession, and it's booming. The axis of the topic is the advancement of private companies into outer space. In May last year, the manned spacecraft "Crew Dragon" by SpaceX, USA was launched by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and two astronauts safely reached the ISS (International Space Station). With the success of the first-ever private-sector space mission, space exploration has entered a new phase. Since then, Japanese astronauts Soichi Noguchi and Akihiko Hoshide have also made round trips to the ISS in subsequent missions undertaken by the company, and this fall, the company also realized the first manned space flight for civilians only.
One of the cornerstones and foundations of these remarkable achievements was NASA's manned space flight program, the Apollo Program, which was prestigious by the United States in the 1960s. As part of this, the Apollo 11 project in 1969 allowed humankind to land on the moon for the first time. People all over the world watched the spectacle of the century with a sigh of breath, and at the moment of success, they shouted Kaya and even wept.
At this time, the OMEGA Speedmaster was worn on the arms of the astronauts who landed on the moon. At the request of NASA, which was looking for a wristwatch-type chronograph needed for the mission, OMEGA submitted the Speedmaster, which was being developed as one of its main products at the time. Of the multiple candidates for the strongest brands, only this product passed rigorous product testing and was carried as official equipment.
Notably, the Speedmaster was a commercial product commonly sold in watch stores. The astronauts of Kudan used it on the moon without any special improvements, except that they replaced the bracelet with a long velcro strap (to be worn over the spacesuit), and succeeded in a splendid mission. From this moment, the Speedmaster attracted worldwide attention as a wristwatch that contributed to humanity's first feat, and since then, it has continued to this day with several improvements as the company's flagship model. Even at this moment, it is also attractive that you can get the descendants of the historical masterpieces of the time if you go to a watch shop that handles it.
The "descendant" was announced early this year. As with the previous model, the design is almost the same as the model used in Apollo 11, and the only thing that catches the eye is the bracelet. The shape is smaller and more flexible than the current model, and the fit is improved.
From the back cover, you can see the next-generation Cal.3861 whose structure has been thoroughly reviewed to reduce power loss!
However, this new Speedmaster is by no means a minor change, and has undergone the largest renewal in the history of more than 60 years since its first birth in 1957. The "contents" movement was full and became the new Cal.3861. By the way, the predecessor Cal.1861 was adopted from 1997, and the predecessor of Cal.1861 adopted in 1968, Cal.861 had almost the same structure as Cal.1861, so it was practically the first time in more than half a century. It will be a renewal of.
The biggest point of the new Cal.3861 is that it complies with the original movement anti-magnetization project "Master Chronometer" that the company has been promoting since 2015. The master chronometer minimizes the influence of "magnetism", which is the main cause of inaccuracies in mechanical watches, and is to achieve stable and high accuracy in modern daily life surrounded by electric appliances that emit magnetism. It is a special specification of. By replacing the core parts of the movement, which was originally developed, with non-magnetic materials, and by stationing a third-party organization "METAS" that objectively examines high precision and high magnetic resistance performance inside the factory to maintain quality. It has a magnetic resistance of 15,000 gauss and also complies with the standards of the Swiss Official Chronometer Inspection Association (COSC), the international authority on watch accuracy. Until now, it has been gradually adopted and expanded in the company's core collection, but only this Speedmaster has not yet achieved compliance. The master chronometer of the signboard model with full satisfaction.
The bracelet is a newly designed U-shaped piece assembled in 5 series.New buckle
Expectations for this latest work are likely to rise in this sense as private space travel has become a reality these days, but aside from that, this model is for consumer use with an emphasis on practicality in everyday life. Coupled with the simple design that has not changed since its birth, it will show tremendous value in every scene.
Omega / Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Ref. 310.30.42.50.01.002847,000 yen
● Main specifications Drive method: Manual winding (continuous drive time approx. 50 hours) Case diameter: 42 mm Case thickness: 13.18 mm Case material: Slenless steel bracelet material: Slenless steel Windshield material: Sapphire crystal Waterproof performance: 50 m waterproof
