The Speedmaster is unequivocally Omega’s most historically important model to date. Having enjoyed a variety of dial, bezel, hand and bracelet variations, its history spans almost sixty years with the very first Speedmaster launched in 1957.

Originally designed for racecar drivers, the Speedmaster eventually entered space, an accomplishment that has reached almost mythical lore. The Speedmasters underwent rigorous testing before being declared as ‘qualified’ for space travel. Launched in 1957, reference 2915 was the brainchild of Pierre Moinat and Claude Baillod. The very first prototype was made by George Hartmann. Reference 2915 was made for engineers, race car drivers, engineers, and any other professionals who dealt with time in their line of work. This model is among Omega's most important references ever created, spawning successors that partook in humankind's most groundbreaking moments, the most pertinent being landing on the moon.

The first Speedmaster is instantly recognizable due to its 'Broad Arrow' hands. Another defining feature is the tachometer bezel. At the time, most tachometers were printed on the dial. To have a chronograph wristwatch with an outer tachometer bezel was truly very rare.

The present watch, reference 2915-2, is from the second generation of the reference and displays all right features. The first is the 'Base 1000' bezel, followed by the dial configuration. The Omega signature features the iconic 'fat' O followed by the slightly longer 'r' in the Speedmaster signature. This watch is furthermore accompanied with its original 'semi-extendable' bracelet.