Omega Speedmaster Legend Automatic Chronograph 42 ref. 3507.51.00 – Michael Schumacher

You’d be forgiven for thinking of the Moon or outer space when you see a Speedmaster. After all, that’s what you’ve been conditioned to associate the iconic model with, and with good reason. As origin stories go, you could hardly do any better than the so-dubbed Moonwatch, which was ticking on Armstrong’s wrist as he took his “small step” from Apollo 13’s ladder to the rocky lunar surface. When it was designed, however, the Speedy was never meant to visit space, let alone another celestial body. On the contrary – when it made its debut in 1957, it was aimed at the budding amateur motorsports market. The late 50s and early 60s are referred to as the Golden Age of Motorsports due to the surge in their popularity and accessibility – a surge that led to an increased demand for sports chronographs. What made the Speedmaster perfect for NASA’s missions was the very fact that it was made to endure the kind of abuse that flinging a race car in and out of sharp corners entailed.
Even if it has been rather busy celebrating the extraterrestrial side of the model’s heritage, OMEGA has always been careful to honor its true roots by keeping at least one racing model in its catalog.
The ref. 3507.51.00 pays tribute to racing legend Michael Schumacher, who has contributed so greatly to F1’s status and popularity. It’s only fitting that one of the greatest drivers ever should get his very own Speedy, and this limited edition release certainly does his legacy justice. The watch feature all of the essential Speedmaster staples but rearranges Schumacher’s colors in a dynamic dial layout. Inside, behind the solid caseback, the caliber 3301 self-winding chronograph is ticking away.
Our offering is in superb condition. Comes as watch only.

Covered by a limited warranty of 1 year.