The Omega Speedmaster is the chronograph NASA qualified for spaceflight in 1965 and the watch worn on the Moon during Apollo 11 in 1969. Launched in 1957, it is now best known as the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional: a 42mm manual-wind chronograph with the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861, retailing from about $7,300. A Speedmaster is also strong collateral: Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, so owners can raise cash in as little as one business day without selling.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional (ref. 310.30.42.50.01.001) |
|---|---|
| Case | 42mm stainless steel |
| Movement | Calibre 3861, manual wind, Co-Axial Master Chronometer |
| Crystal | Hesalite (sapphire version also available) |
| Water resistance | 50 meters |
| Introduced | 2021 (Speedmaster first launched 1957) |
| Price | From about $7,300 retail; pre-owned about $5,900–$6,500 asking |
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Omega Speedmaster History
- 1957: Omega launches the Speedmaster (CK2915) as a racing chronograph, with the tachymeter on the bezel.
- 1965: after rigorous testing, NASA qualifies the Speedmaster for all crewed missions.
- 1969: Buzz Aldrin wears his Speedmaster on the lunar surface during Apollo 11.
- 1970: the crew of Apollo 13 uses a Speedmaster to time a critical engine burn; Omega later received NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award.
- 2021: the Moonwatch Professional moves to the Calibre 3861 Master Chronometer.
Speedmaster Moonwatch vs. Other Speedmasters
“Speedmaster Professional” or “Moonwatch” refers to the manual-wind model descended from the flight-qualified watch. Omega also makes automatic Speedmasters, such as the Racing and ’57, plus many limited editions, including the Snoopy and Silver Snoopy models, which can trade well above retail.
How Much Is an Omega Speedmaster?
The Moonwatch Professional starts around $7,300 retail on a steel bracelet with a Hesalite crystal; sapphire and precious-metal versions cost more. Pre-owned 3861 Moonwatches are commonly listed around $5,900 to $6,500. Vintage Calibre 321 Speedmasters and limited editions vary widely.
Can You Get a Loan Against an Omega Speedmaster?
Yes. Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, with a minimum loan of $2,500. A Speedmaster Moonwatch valued at $6,000 could support a loan of up to about $3,900, and rare vintage or limited editions can support more.
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. Your watch secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- You keep ownership. Your Omega is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Private and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
Learn more about Omega watch loans with Borro, luxury watch loans, or read about the Omega Seamaster 300M.
The Watch That Went Where No One Had Been
Pick up a Moonwatch and the first thing you notice is how little it shouts. Steel, a black dial, a bezel with a tachymeter scale, hands you could read in your sleep. Then someone at the table leans in, glances at your wrist, and says the word. Is that the one from the Moon?
And it is. The Speedmaster Professional descends from the very chronograph NASA qualified in 1965, the watch Buzz Aldrin wore on the lunar surface in 1969. You never have to tell the story. Someone always asks, and you get to tell it anyway, a little slower each time, because it is the rare kind of watch whose history has genuinely left the planet.
Wind it by hand and you feel it. The crown turns with a tactile, mechanical rhythm, a small ritual that belongs to the manual-wind movement and to no battery-powered substitute. The hesalite crystal catches the light with a soft glow, warmer than sapphire, like looking at the dial through a pane of old glass. You stop for a moment, every time.
Owning a watch like this means holding a piece of a larger story, and you would not part with it lightly. That is the point of borrowing instead of selling. With Borro you can borrow against a luxury watch and keep ownership of it throughout. It is kept safe and insured, and when you repay, it returns to your wrist and to your stories, exactly the watch you handed over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I borrow against my Omega Speedmaster?
Yes. Borro lends up to 65% of a watch’s value, with loans from $2,500, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day.
Why is the Omega Speedmaster called the Moonwatch?
NASA qualified it for spaceflight in 1965, and Buzz Aldrin wore one on the Moon during Apollo 11 in 1969.
How much is an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch?
From about $7,300 retail; pre-owned examples are commonly listed around $5,900 to $6,500.
Is the Omega Speedmaster Professional automatic?
No. The Moonwatch Professional is manually wound; Omega makes other automatic Speedmasters.
What movement is in the current Speedmaster Moonwatch?
The Calibre 3861 Co-Axial Master Chronometer, introduced in 2021.
See how much your Omega could unlock. Borro’s watch loans start at $2,500, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
