Customer Reviews

Omega Men's 3510.50.00 Speedmaster Reduced Automatic Chronograph Watch

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The Omega Speedmaster professional wristwatch didn't start out life as the watch that went to the moon, it had to earn that title. NASA tested three chronographs and the Omega was the winner because it took a licking and kept on... Sorry! actually, there are several reasons why this watch won. First, it really is rugged, shock and waterproof. Next, it is NOT self winding - you have to do that by hand like the good old days. (There's no gravity in space so self winding won't keep the watch running.) Finally, the crystal is plastic. Glass was seen as too dangerous for the inside of a space capsule.

This model has been in the Omega line for decades because it's one heck of a great watch. It's big and chunky (the current fad) but comfortable enough for every day. It keeps superb time for a mechanical watch. It's a chronograph so you have a stop watch to time a parking meter or your next LEM docking attempt. I do have two small gripes. One, there is no "hack" feature - i.e., the second hand doesn't stop when you pull out the stem. If it did, you could set it with the beep on the radio for the exact time. Second, there is no date. Yeah, for a moon watch, does it need a date? At my age, I need a date because I'm not going to the moon.

If you love watches and want to own one of the world's greatest timepieces, clearly, this is one of a tiny handful of classic, collectable watches.

I got this for my husband as his wedding gift, and he LOVES it. He was so excited when he opened the box; he's been wanting this watch for a long time. The presentation is beautiful, with the red box and hardbound user manual. It is durable, handsome, and keeps great time! The face is a bit crowded, but that's why it is the "reduced" version, it's smaller overall. The only drawback is the acrylic crystal. It was made that way so if it broke in space the astronauts wouldn't get hurt, as it wouldn't break into pieces like glass, but it can scatch easily, so I recommend taking it off for any chores or physical activity. Please note that I did not buy my husband's watch off Amazon, but I used Amazon to price shop and read reviews of Omega watches and reviews of the store I did ultimately use.

I got this for my husband as his wedding gift, and he LOVES it. He was so excited when he opened the box; he's been wanting this watch for a long time. The presentation is beautiful, with the red box and hardbound user manual. It is durable, handsome, and keeps great time! The face is a bit crowded, but that's why it is the "reduced" version, it's smaller overall. The only drawback is the acrylic crystal. It was made that way so if it broke in space the astronauts wouldn't get hurt, as it wouldn't break into pieces like glass, but it can scatch easily, so I recommend taking it off for any chores or physical activity. Please note that I did not buy my husband's watch off Amazon, but I used Amazon to price shop and read reviews of Omega watches and reviews of the store I did ultimately use.

I am in love with Omega watches, owning 12 or so vintage models in just the last 2 years. I have long wanted to acquire a speedmaster, but the price of the speedmaster professional models is just too rich for my blood. Then I came across this speedmaster automatic. It was the right size at 39mm across and was no more than a new Bond style seamaster. I have owned this model of speedmaster for about 6 months now and the only negative I have is that being a hairy armed man, the stainless steel bracelet pulls out 2-3 hairs every time I wear it. The functionality and beauty of the watch more than make up for that, though. If you wnat a speedmaster but dont want to pay 2000 dollars for one, this is your model.

I purchased this watch and wear it everyday.. i love it! I ended up buying this watch after months of research, and want to go back and get another Omega.