Well, guys, I’ve been messing around with watches again, and let me tell you, this one’s a doozy. I got my hands on this OMEGA Speedmaster Chrono Chime, and it’s a whole different beast. It’s got this classic vibe, you know, the kind that makes you feel like you’re part of something special. This model, the Chrono Chime, it’s a 45 mm “Numbered Edition,” and it feels solid on the wrist.
So, I started by just wearing it around, getting a feel for it. It’s powered by this Calibre 1932, and apparently, it’s the first of its kind. OMEGA calls it a Co-Axial Master Chronometer, which sounds fancy, and honestly, it kind of is. It’s not just a chronograph; it’s got this minute repeater function built in too. When I first read that I thought to myself “that will be a lot of work”, but I am really currious about this.
I did some digging, trying to figure out what makes this thing tick. Turns out, it’s inspired by the second-generation Speedmaster, the CK 2998. I guess that’s the first watch worn in space. Mine’s got an 18K Sedna Gold case, which, let me tell you, looks pretty sharp. The dial’s got this classic look, and it’s easy to read, even with all the complications going on.
Now, the fun part. This watch can chime the elapsed time. Yeah, you heard that right. It’s got this 5Hz rattrapante chronograph, and it can chime the time in minutes, up to 15. I spent a good chunk of time just playing with that feature. Push a button, and it starts chiming. It’s kind of mesmerizing, to be honest. It reminds you how long you spent on one specific task, and it was a surprise for me at first, because I didn’t realize how long I had spent on some specific task.
I also found out that OMEGA released two versions of this Chrono Chime thing. Mine’s the classic one, but there’s another one out there. They’re both pretty high-end, from what I can tell. It was a bit of a head-scratcher at first, but once I started playing around with the chrono and the chime features, it all started to make sense. It’s like having a tiny orchestra on your wrist. After all the playing around, I have to say I like this feature very much.
- Unboxed it: First things first, I got it out of the box and just admired it for a bit. It’s a really good-looking watch.
- Wore it: I strapped it on and wore it around for a few days. Just to get a feel for the weight, the size, and how it looks with different outfits.
- Read the manual: Yeah, I actually read the manual. It’s a complicated watch, so I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing.
- Played with the chrono: I started and stopped the chronograph, reset it, and just generally messed around with it.
- Figured out the chime: This was the tricky part. But once I got the hang of it, it was pretty cool.
- Tested the accuracy: I compared the time to my phone and other watches to see how accurate it was. It’s a chronometer, so it’s supposed to be pretty spot on.
- Showed it off: Of course, I had to show it off to my friends. They were all pretty impressed.
Here’s what I did, step by step:
So, that’s my experience with the OMEGA Speedmaster Chrono Chime. It’s a pretty incredible piece of engineering, and it’s definitely a conversation starter. If you’re into watches, especially complicated ones, this one’s worth checking out. It is also a good choice for collection, if you ask me.