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Case #353 — Omega Speedmaster Date 39MM “Reverse Panda” Ref. 3511.50

Case #353 — Omega Speedmaster Date 39MM “Reverse Panda” Ref. 3511.50

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Case #353 — Omega Speedmaster Date 39MM “Reverse Panda” Ref. 3511.50

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Very Good Pre-Owned
Scope: Watch Only
Year: Circa 1990s

🔎 Case Notes

The Omega Speedmaster Date Ref. 3511.50 is one of the more distinctive non-Moonwatch Speedmasters from the 1990s — a compact 39mm automatic chronograph with a sharp, motorsport-driven layout and a dial that collectors consistently seek out. In this case, that means the “reverse panda” configuration: black main dial with bright silver subdials, a look that gives the watch far more visual punch than the standard monochrome variants. WatchBase identifies the reference as the 3511.50.00 Speedmaster Date 39, produced from 1992 to 1998, with a 39mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and Omega calibre 1152.

What makes this reference especially appealing is that the dial is not just attractive — it is a real part of the watch’s market identity. Current Chrono24 listings repeatedly call out the watch as “Reverse Panda,” “Panda,” or even “Tuxedo Dial,” which is a good signal that sellers see this dial as a meaningful selling point rather than a minor variation. Active listings also show that the reverse-panda examples are regularly presented as the more collectible and more interesting version of the reference.

This example is presented in very good pre-owned condition. Overall, it shows the honest wear expected of a vintage automatic chronograph while still presenting well. It is watch only and is currently sized to fit approximately a 7.25-inch wrist.

🕰️ The Evidence

Reference: 3511.50 / 3511.50.00
Model: Omega Speedmaster Date 39MM “Reverse Panda”
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 39 mm
Bezel: Tachymeter Bezel
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Black with silver subdials “Reverse Panda”
Movement: Omega Calibre 1152 Automatic Chronograph
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7.25" wrist
Water Resistance: 30 m
Year: Circa 1992–1998 production range
Accessories: Watch Only

Condition Notes: Very good pre-owned condition overall, with wear consistent with age and normal use.

🏁 Speedmaster Heritage

The 3511.50 sits in an interesting corner of the Speedmaster family. It is not a Moonwatch, and it does not try to be one. Instead, it represents the more compact, automatic, date-equipped side of the Speedmaster line — a branch that often appeals to buyers who want the Speedmaster look and chronograph feel in a more wearable, more everyday format. WatchBase lists the reference under Omega’s non-Moonwatch Speedmaster family, with the automatic calibre 1152 and the classic 39mm case size.

That matters because the watch wears differently from many later Speedmaster references. It feels tighter, a little dressier, and more vintage in proportion. For buyers who find larger modern chronographs too bulky, the 3511.50 lands in a particularly attractive sweet spot.

🌟 Collector Provenance

The dial is the story here. While the reference itself already has appeal as a 1990s automatic Speedmaster Date, the reverse panda execution is what gives the watch extra pull. Chrono24 listings and enthusiast-market listings repeatedly spotlight that dial in their titles, and Omega forum sales threads specifically describe it as a desirable reverse panda look. That does not make it a numbered limited edition, but it does support the point that this is the version collectors tend to notice first.

Because this one is watch only, the value story is more about the watch itself than set completeness. Still, the dial, the wearable 39mm case, and the Speedmaster name give it a strong foundation. For the buyer who wants a less-common Speedmaster with real character, this reference sits in a very appealing lane.

🌟 Celebrity Provenance

This is less a celebrity piece than a collector’s Speedmaster — one whose appeal comes from proportion, dial layout, and the fact that it offers a different expression of the Speedmaster idea than the better-known Moonwatch path. Its charm is in that slightly overlooked, enthusiast-driven niche.

🧾 From the Case File

“Recovered as an Omega Speedmaster Date 39MM ‘Reverse Panda’ Ref. 3511.50. Watch only. Very good pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7.25-inch wrist.”

🗝️ BST Verdict

Case #353 delivers one of the more interesting vintage-leaning automatic Speedmasters in the catalog. With its compact 39mm case, chronograph layout, and notably desirable reverse-panda dial, this is a strong example of a reference that stands apart from the more common Speedmaster paths.

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