The name of the Speedmaster Chronoscope combines the Greek words “Chronos” (time) and “Scope” (observation). The Speedmaster Chronoscope focuses on multi-function timing and integrates “five laps and three measurements”, including a speedometer, rangefinder and pulse meter.
The bezel of this replica Chronoscope is equipped with a TACHYMETRE function, which can measure the average speed of a vehicle within a rated distance of one kilometer. The Chronoscope features dual slow tempo laps. The first circle highlighted on the inside of the dial is the first slow speed circle, covering the speed range from 60km/h to 30km/h. If lower speed measurements are required, the second slow speed circle is located on the innermost side and can measure speeds as slow as 20 kilometers per hour.
The outermost ring on the inside of the dial is the distance meter TELEMETRE, which uses the speed difference between the speed of sound and the speed of light to calculate distance. This feature was standard on military watches at the beginning of the last century and could be used to calculate battlefield distances. Today, the most suitable scene to experience is a stormy day with lightning and thunder. When you are bored at home, press the time button when you see lightning, then press the pause button when you hear thunder, and calculate how far away the lightning is.
The second circle on the inside of the dial is the Pulsometer, where the number 30 represents the measurement base. The operation method is to press the timing button. When the pulse reaches 30 beats, press the pause button. The number corresponding to the position where the timing pointer stops is the number of your heartbeats in one minute.
In addition to the “five laps and three measurements” design, the layering of this dial is also quite outstanding. The two small dials are designed with a record pattern. The time scale circle and the record pattern complement each other, highlighting the roundness of the three-dimensional digital time scales. The various circles progress in an orderly manner, and various textures echo each other, creating a harmonious and layered visual effect.
The hands are the key element of this watch that touches the heart of the user. The six hands in three forms work together in an orderly manner, among which the willow leaf pointer highlights the key to the retro style. All hands are carefully polished and rounded, creating a charming light and shadow effect. The small dial at three o’clock has two hands. In fact, this design combines the functions of a 12-hour cumulative counter and a 60-minute counter, so it has two small hands to indicate different functions. At 9 o’clock, there is an independent small seconds dial.
Speaking of retro style, the Speedmaster family’s new “Nixon” bracelet and retro buckle designs are fascinating. These designs are not only more attractive, but also fit better on the wrist, marking the return of the outstanding designs in Omega’s history. The buckle has two gears, which can quickly fine-tune the length of the strap, making the adjustment more convenient and quick.
In sharp contrast to the multifunctional and complex design on the front of the dial is the 9908 manual chronograph movement. Its METAS Master Chronometer-certified powerful performance makes it the leader among mass-produced chronograph movements today. In addition to six-directional temperature difference calibration and 15,000 Gauss anti-magnetic precision control, as a leader in contemporary chronograph movements, the design of vertical clutch and column wheel has everything you need.
The most special thing is that column wheels generally have a double-layer structure, and the lower layer is connected to the buttons, and to the clutch and zero-return structures. The Omega 9906 movement uses a three-layer column wheel structure. The lower layer is connected to the clutch structure, the middle layer is connected to the buttons, and the upper layer is connected to the zeroing structure. This isolates the three basic functions and avoids pressing the key when timing is not stopped. Possible damage to the structure caused by the zeroing key. The three-layer column wheel can also design the horizontally arranged lever structure that originally took up a lot of space into a vertical arrangement, thus saving space inside the movement. At the same time, Omega uses a solid, rounded six-tooth design to make the structure more solid and durable.
The finishing style of the movement is slightly different from other Omega movements. The 9906 movement starts from the balance wheel in the lower right corner. This design further emphasizes the card-free silicon hairspring balance wheel and a new generation of coaxial escapement system equipped on this model.
In addition, several slots on the upper left side of the three-quarter deck of the movement are called “observation windows.” When the chronograph key or zero reset key is pressed, the operation of the movement components can be seen through these observation windows. Therefore, Omega 9908 movement can perfectly demonstrate the operation of the three core dynamic systems such as timing components, column wheels, and balance systems.