The First Generation of Speedmaster: CK2915

CK2915 is the beginning of the legend of Speedmaster. In 1957, Omega designed the first Speedmaster, CK2915, for the increasingly popular motor sports. The brand initially positioned it as a reliable and durable sports chronograph steel watch. Its bezel engraved with a tachymeter became one of the standard features of later chronographs, and it was also called "Broad Arrow" because of its highly recognizable broad arrow hour hand. From 1958 to 1959, Speedmaster CK2915 only It has been produced for two years and is therefore divided into CK2915-1, CK2915-2 and CK2915-3. CK2915-3 is a transitional model. The dial surface has been changed from broad arrow hour hands to Alpha hour and minute hands. The speedometer ring has been changed from black letters on the steel bottom to black. White text on the background. All are equipped with a 17-jewel Cal.321 manual winding movement.

The original name of Cal.321 is Lemania Cal. 27 CHRO C12, developed by Albert Piguet and Jaques Reymond, released in 1942. This is the most famous of the excellent watch chronograph movements developed by the famous timekeeper Lemania. 27 means 27mm diameter, CHRO means timing function, and C12 means cumulative 12 hours of timing. It was originally the name of a joint research and development project between SSIH’s watch brand Omega and the famous movement manufacturer Lemania. 27 CHRO C12 movement was later renamed Lemania 2310, Omega movement number Cal.321, with a total output of about 40,000 pieces. The far-reaching influence of this famous chronograph movement continues to this day, covering many famous brands such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, and Roger Dubuis.

At this Sotheby's New York auction, 6 CK2915s appeared. One of them, CK2915-1, produced in 1958, was sold for US$250,000. In October 2018, a CK 2915-1 in nearly perfect condition was sold at Bukowskis auction house for $375,508, setting an auction record for a Speedmaster watch. Buy top clone watches online, buy replica Omega Speedmaster watches at twatchclone.ru. Get a high quality luxury watch at an affordable price.