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Omega Five Counter Speedmaster Olympic watch

May 6th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher



Omega Five Counter Speedmaster Olympic watch

You think that three chronograph counters is enough? Well, some people at Omega consider five counters just right for a watch made by the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. Meet the Omega Speedmaster Five Counter chronograph!


Omega Five Counter Speedmaster

I’m not particularly into Omega’s timepieces, but the 5-Counters chronograph really makes me wanting to get one for the next birthday.

Although featuring five small counters on a black dial, this iteration of Speedmaster somehow doesn’t feel cluttered or too busy with unnecessary details and markings.

Omega Five Counter Speedmaster (dial)

Starting from left to right, the counters show (1) a 30-minute chronograph recorder, (2) a 12-hour chronograph recorder, (3) a day indicator (this one will have problems with legibility, I suppose), (4) a 7-day chronograph recorder, and (5) a small seconds counter.

The rather large 44mm case can be ordered in either 18kt rose / yellow gold or stainless steel.

Omega Five Counter Speedmaster (crown)

Specification:

    Price range: N/A
    Movement: Omega automatic caliber 3888 with Co-Axial Escapement
    Power reserve: 52 hours
    Case material: 18kt rose or yellow gold or stainless steel
    Complications: Five chronograph counters, Date
    Dial: Black
    Strap: Leather strap or stainless steel bracelet
    Water resistance: N/A
    Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
    Case diameter: 44mm

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One Response

  1. Wristwatches

    I am not usually a fan of gold watches. The way Omega has balanced the materials and design elements is amazing.

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