Case #288 — Omega Speedmaster Date Blue
Ref. 3212.80.00
Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Very Nice Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Manuals, Cards, and Card Holder
🔎 Case Notes
The Omega Speedmaster Date Ref. 3212.80.00 is a compelling chapter in the broader Speedmaster family — a watch that carries the line’s unmistakable chronograph DNA while offering a slightly more modern, everyday-wearable profile than the traditional Moonwatch.
This reference stands out with its blue dial, a less common and more expressive take on the Speedmaster formula. The chronograph layout remains clean and familiar, while the date display adds practical daily utility. It’s sporty, versatile, and unmistakably Omega.
Unlike the more austere Professional references, the Speedmaster Date line leans a touch more contemporary in wear and presentation. The stainless steel case and bracelet give it a solid, confident feel on the wrist, while the blue dial brings just enough personality to separate it from the sea of black-dial chronographs.
This example is presented in very nice pre-owned condition, showing light signs of careful wear. The dial and crystal remain clean, and the watch includes a strong accessory set: box, manuals, cards, and card holder. The bracelet is currently sized to fit approximately a 7.25-inch wrist.
🕰️ The Evidence
Reference: 3212.80.00
Model: Omega Speedmaster Date
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40 mm
Bezel: Tachymeter Bezel
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Blue Chronograph Dial with Date
Movement: Omega Automatic Chronograph
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7.25" wrist
Water Resistance: 100 m
Accessories: Box, Manuals, Cards, and Card Holder
Condition Notes: Very nice pre-owned condition with light signs of wear. Dial and crystal remain clean; case and bracelet present well.
🏁 The Speedmaster Family
The Speedmaster name is one of the most important in modern watchmaking, and the Date references offer a different side of that story — still unmistakably Speedmaster, but with a more compact, practical, and versatile everyday character.
Collectors appreciate the Speedmaster Date line for:
- Wearable proportions
- Practical date complication
- Strong Omega chronograph pedigree
- Distinct dial variations like this blue configuration
It’s a Speedmaster that feels a little less formal, a little more daily — without losing the heritage.
🌟 Collector Provenance
Examples that retain box, manuals, cards, and card holder are especially appealing, as these accessory sets are often separated over time. Blue-dial Speedmasters also tend to stand apart from the more common black-dial references, giving the watch additional character within the family.
🌟 Celebrity Provenance
The Speedmaster line has been worn by astronauts, racers, athletes, and collectors for generations. While the Date models occupy a different lane than the Moonwatch, they still carry the broader Speedmaster legacy of timing, sport, and everyday capability.
🧾 From the Case File
“Recovered in very nice pre-owned condition with box, manuals, cards, and card holder. Bracelet currently sized for approximately a 7.25-inch wrist. Blue-dial Speedmaster Date with strong everyday appeal.”
🗝️ BST Verdict
Case #288 delivers a highly wearable, blue-dial Speedmaster with practical everyday functionality and strong Omega chronograph heritage. With its very nice condition and strong accessory set, it stands as a clean and versatile example of a less common Speedmaster reference.
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