In this fourth chapter in our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic Omega Speedmaster, going decade by decade, we present the eleven most noteworthy Speedmasters from the 1990s, including the first COSC-certified manual-wound Speedmaster and the Omega Speedmaster 40th Anniversary.
1991: Perpetual Calendar for Switzerland?s 700th Anniversary
Omega Speedmaster Perpetual Calendar (1991)
This Speedmaster model, limited to just 50 pieces, celebrated the 700th anniversary of Switzerland ? but for whatever reason was released exclusively to the Japanese market. In addition to the chronograph function common to the Speedmaster series, this rare timepiece ? often regarded as the most complicated watch Omega has ever produced in a series ? also includes a moon-phase indication and a perpetual calendar accurate to the year 2100. 1992: Rare Hand-Crafted Skeleton Limited Edition
Omega Speedmaster Skeleton (1992)
This watch ? and its skeletonized movement, visible through the front dial and a clear caseback ? was limited to only 50 pieces. It was intended as a special tribute to the 50th anniversary of Omega?s 27 CHRO C12 project, launched in 1942, which led to the creation of Calibre 321 ? the movement used in the very first Speedmaster.
1992: First COSC-Certified Manual-Wound Speedmaster
Omega Speedmaster Jubilee (1992)
Another very limited tribute piece released in the anniversary year of the 27 CHRO C12 project, the so-called Omega ?Jubilee 27 CHRO C12? m...