Omega Speedmaster "First Omega in Space" Owner Review : Authentic, beautiful and stellar

The Omega is the reissue of a 1963 model, the CK2998, renamed the FOIS (first Omega in space), because it was the first watch to accompany Wally Schirra in the 1960s in the sidereal void for the Sigma 7 mission. Hand-wound, it is distinguished from the classic Professional by a symmetrical case, without the pusher guards, by the Alpha hands (YC small seconds) and sapphire crystal. Since its release in 2012, it has long been considered a "small" Speedmaster/Reduced - even though its bezel is identical to a Speed Pro, and its diameter is 0.3mm closer to that of a current Daytona. The end of production 2 years ago and the release of the Ed White 321, its rich relative with a fairly similar design, have increased its rating for 2 years. It is chic, simple and refined, with impeccable and elegant finishes. A manual chronograph exemplary of comfort, without any other complication, with a clear "click" of the crown when winding, very pleasant and well notched. The pushers are soft and precise, the flexibility of the Lemania 1861. Versatile, it will go on many bracelets, my preference being for vintage and patinated brown, dark, seamless leathers with a vintage Omega pin buckle. Jaguar type E atmosphere, soft and refined, warm and hushed curves...