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They share the same body, yet have different faces . . .
Of course, they have different movements. EW has the Calibre 321 with an open caseback whereas the FOiS has the Calibre 3861 with a closed caseback engraved with the hippocampus medallion.
But it’s the face that has the most distinguishing features. The EW has a matte black dial with white baton hands and a more reserved fauxtina approach. On the other hand, the FOiS dial is a shiny grey-blue color with alpha hands and a more ‘’in your face’ fauxtina approach. It was quite difficult to see these colors in the OB. Regarding bezels, we have ceramic on the EW and aluminum on the FOiS.
Both have sapphire crystals with the Ω logo etched on the center. The crystal is shaped to mimic hesalite. Unlike the previous FOiS, the latest comes with the option of a bracelet (appears the same as the EW) and straps.
I’m biased as a Speedmaster fan and space exploration enthusiast. But I feel there are enough differences to justify having both in one’s collection. The latest FOiS may satisfy those who had difficulty swallowing the retail price or had difficulty acquiring the EW.
Hope this helps!🥂
Some photos of the new Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space (FOiS) . . .
These initial shots from last year’s Planet Ocean event. This is astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra’s personal Speedmaster (CK2998-4) that he wore on October 3, 1962 during the Mercury-Atlas 8 (Sigma 7) mission where he completed six orbits of the Earth: Wa...
Thanks for taking the time to post this pictorial report.
Here is another CK 2998: ...
Exactly! They also embedded the Ω logo on the crystal.
You can barely see in it in this shot: ...
Merci, mon ami!
I just need to work on increasing my savings balance as opposed to constantly depleting it with this addiction!😆
They share the same body, yet have different faces . . .
Of course, they have different movements. EW has the Calibre 321 with an open caseback whereas the FOiS has the Calibre 3861 with a closed caseback engraved with the hippocampus medallion. But it’s the face that has the most distinguishing features. The E...
Love the looks here
I do wish the bracelet didn't have those lateral polished links. I think maybe the black strap is the way to go. Funny it looks bigger on your wrist than the snoopy. For the watch being smaller diameter and thinner it does have a longer lug to lug🤔
You bring up a great point, my friend . . .
This is a great reminder that we shouldn’t make harsh decisions or choices based on specifications. This is one of the reasons I was hesitant to get the previous FOiS. But with the option of a bracelet on this latest FOiS, I think it ‘hides’ this somewhat...
Agreed re bracelet!
I think we are used to the links sort of hiding the lug to lug a bit because it blends in. This new version definitely is a looker for sure!
Love the new curved sapphire
I hope that makes its way over to the regular sapphire Speedy
This one took me a while to understand...
my first thought was, "Why would the previous sapphire shape be a cause of anxiety?"
Ahh . . . I was referring to hesalite crystals.
I tend to be a little more cautious with pieces that have hesalite crystals (i.e. anxiety). With this FOiS, you get that ‘distortion effect’ of a hesalite crystal, yet it’s a sapphire crystal.