{"product_id":"case-282-omega-speedmaster-first-omega-in-space-ref-310-30-40-50-06-001","title":"Case #363 — Omega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space”  Ref. 310.30.40.50.06.001","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pnp66y\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eCase #363 — Omega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eRef. 310.30.40.50.06.001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Nice Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Book\u003cbr data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tss1oi\" data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eOmega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” Ref. 310.30.40.50.06.001\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to one of the most important moments in Omega’s history — when astronaut \u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eWalter “Wally” Schirra\u003c\/strong\u003e wore his personal Speedmaster during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eMercury-Atlas 8 mission in 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking the first time an Omega watch traveled into space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eUnlike the larger Professional Moonwatch models, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eFOIS platform\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates the elegant proportions of that early Speedmaster reference. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e39.7mm straight-lug case\u003c\/strong\u003e, symmetrical profile, and vintage-inspired details give the watch a distinctive presence that collectors immediately recognize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eThis modern FOIS reference pairs those historic proportions with Omega’s contemporary engineering, including a beautifully executed dial and the brand’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003emanual-wind chronograph movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. The clean layout and classic tachymeter bezel remain hallmarks of the Speedmaster’s timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003every nice pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only light signs of careful wear. The dial and sapphire crystal remain clean, and the bracelet presents very well. The watch includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ebox, Book\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is currently \u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003esized to fit approximately a 7.75-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eFor collectors who appreciate the Speedmaster’s heritage but prefer slightly more compact vintage-inspired proportions, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eFirst Omega in Space\u003c\/strong\u003e models hold a special place in the Speedmaster family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vigvny\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310.30.40.50.06.001\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega Speedmaster “First Omega in Space”\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.7 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tachymeter Bezel\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey \/ Blue Chronograph Dial with Applied Markers\u003cbr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega Manual-Wind Chronograph\u003cbr data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.75\" wrist\u003cbr data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 m\u003cbr data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003cbr data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards (All Three Cards)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very nice pre-owned condition with light signs of wear. Dial and crystal remain clean; bracelet presents very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7v4v16\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e🚀 The First Omega in Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eOctober 3, 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, astronaut \u003cstrong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eWally Schirra\u003c\/strong\u003e wore his personal Speedmaster CK2998 aboard the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission. This historic moment marked the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003efirst time an Omega watch traveled into space\u003c\/strong\u003e, years before the Speedmaster would officially become NASA’s Moonwatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eFOIS models\u003c\/strong\u003e honor that moment by recreating the early Speedmaster aesthetic — slim lugs, symmetrical case, and classic dial layout — while incorporating modern Omega manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11nlzpb\" data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003eExamples that include \u003cstrong data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003ebox, Book\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially from recent production years like \u003cstrong data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e, remain particularly appealing to collectors seeking a well-documented Speedmaster with historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eThe FOIS platform has developed a loyal following among enthusiasts who appreciate its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003evintage proportions and historical connection to the earliest Speedmaster spaceflight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7nsfpj\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eThe Speedmaster is one of the most famous watches ever worn in space and has been associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003eNASA astronauts and multiple space missions\u003c\/strong\u003e, cementing its status as one of horology’s most iconic chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ruyvi3\" data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3838\"\u003e“Recovered in very nice pre-owned condition with box, Book and dated 2024. Bracelet currently sized for approximately a 7.75-inch wrist. Modern FOIS tribute to the Speedmaster’s first journey into space.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3843\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z3v7b\" data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"4140\"\u003eCase #363 captures the Speedmaster’s earliest spacefaring story in a refined modern package. 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