I heard the news that the watch-loving world went crazy for the Speedmaster Ultraman a few months ago. A lot of people missed out on copping it, but if your love of retro orange highlights still burns strong, what about this automatic option? And we’re pretty partial to this silver dial while there’s a black dial on offer that looks even more ultra.
That’s the Speedmaster, so no surprise at all. It seems much like every other Speedmaster, except for its contemporary dimensions: it clocks in bigger than your regular Speedy, at a not insubstantial 44.25mm wide, but it wears well, and sits comfortably on the wrist, thanks to a very reasonable sub-15mm height.
You don’t have to doubt about how impressive replica Omega’s METAS-certified Master Chronometer movements are. These movements, like this Calibre 9900, really are among the best, most advanced high-volume movements in the business right now, and one of fake Omega’s greatest assets.
It’s elegant and this dial variation is by far the dandiest. The black we showed you earlier is an undeniable classic, and there’s a white version, but this sunburst grey number is the real winner in my books. The staggered minute ring that gives the Speedmaster Racing its name has short black hash marks and longer orange ones, creating a slightly subtler and (to my mind) more interesting version than the black dial. Orange is best used colors in moderation, which is exactly what the Omega replica have exercised here.
Eventually, the Speedmaster Racing comes on a standard Speedmaster bracelet, brushed with those little flashes of polish. It’s a much more appealing design, and I had zero issues with it while it was on my wrist. It’s also worth noting that there’s a brown calf option, which is a more particular look than the perforated straps provided on the other dial variants.
As for me, the fake = Omega is all about making exceptional everyday replica watches. Outstanding in comfort and technical expertise, while still being the kind of watch most people would want to wear for a decade or so. It’s not actually quirky or groundbreaking in its design, but that’s what makes it great.
The Speedmaster is so ubiquitous, and new versions and limited editions are an unavoidable fact of life in watch-land, that the possibility of Speedy fatigue is very real. The Speedmaster Racing is a smart, stylish sports timer that I’d live to have on my wrist. However, somehow the versatility of the design manages to stay consistently relevant.