Omega Speedmaster 'Alaska Project' Ltd Edition

*Collectors Piece Ltd 1970pcs*

The Omega Speedmaster “Alaska Project” Limited Edition is one of the most historically significant and collectible versions of the Speedmaster, created as part of Omega’s experimental program in the late 1960s and early 1970s to develop the ultimate space-ready chronograph for NASA. The name “Alaska Project” was a codename for Omega’s work on designing a watch that could withstand the extreme temperatures of space exploration, from the freezing cold of the lunar surface to the intense heat of direct sunlight. The watch, based on the classic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, retained its manual-wind Calibre 1861 movement (derived from the legendary Calibre 861), ensuring robustness and reliability without reliance on automatic winding. Its most striking feature was the removable bright red anodized aluminium thermal shield, designed to protect the watch from extreme temperatures, while the stark white dial improved legibility under harsh light conditions. Released as a limited edition of 1,970 pieces in 2008, the Alaska Project paid tribute to Omega’s pioneering role in space history, bridging heritage with rarity. Within the Omega lineup, it stands as a cult Speedmaster, appealing not only to collectors of space memorabilia but also to enthusiasts who value Omega’s legacy as the first watch worn on the moon and its unmatched connection to human space exploration.

Reference: 311.32.42.30.04.001
Date: 2008
Size: 42mm
Condition: Mint
Included with sale: Full Set