Omega Speedmaster RAID Reference Guide

amanico · 2022-10-18T15:09:12Z

Explore the rare Omega Speedmaster RAID, a special edition linked to the elite French police unit. Discover its unique history and collector appeal.

Nicolas (amanico) introduces a truly rare Omega Speedmaster RAID, a reference often discussed but seldom seen. This post serves as a valuable visual reference for collectors, sparking a focused discussion on the watch's origins and its connection to a specialized French police unit. Nicolas's contribution highlights the importance of documenting such elusive timepieces for the benefit of the wider collecting community.

Key Points from the Discussion

The 'RAID' designation on this Omega Speedmaster refers to a specialized unit within the French National Police, similar to SWAT teams.
The limited production of these watches suggests they were likely issued to specific personnel or leadership within the RAID unit, rather than a general issue.
The discussion prompted a contributor to share a personal anecdote related to military deployments and interactions with French forces, underscoring the watch's connection to specialized operational contexts.

The Discussion

Bill

Oct 18, 2022

Awesome edition. What year and how many produced. Nice

amanico

Oct 18, 2022

Two years ago, if my memory serves me well. The problem is to find one, as most of them were delivered to the RAID.

mahesh

Oct 18, 2022

250 total, 200 for RAID, 25 within Omega & 25 public

Bill

Oct 18, 2022

Did the caseback have special markings. Thanks

ArmisT

Oct 18, 2022

This is very nice, Nico.

Is RAID the French police force? If so, was this only given to leadership? Otherwise, that is a very large number of watches for everyone.

amanico

Oct 18, 2022

I don't remember how many but let's say a good hundred were issued for the Raid.

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