{"product_id":"case-356-omega-speedmaster-racing-black-dial-ref-326-30-40-50-01-001","title":"Case #356 — Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase #356 — Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"370\" data-start=\"248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"320\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"356\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"372\" data-section-id=\"1xxz1s1\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"375\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"393\"\u003eThe Omega Speedmaster Racing Ref. \u003cstrong data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"427\"\u003e326.30.40.50.01.001\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more compact and versatile modern Speedmaster chronographs — a \u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"528\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic Racing model that blends the familiar Speedmaster layout with a cleaner, more contemporary everyday-wear profile. Current market reference pages consistently identify this model as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"730\"\u003e40mm stainless steel chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eblack dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"810\" data-start=\"790\"\u003esapphire crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"816\"\u003e100 meters of water resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eWhat makes this reference especially appealing is the way it balances sport and refinement. The black dial keeps the watch clean and versatile, while the Racing execution adds a slightly sharper, more motorsport-driven character than a standard dress chronograph. It wears smaller and tidier than many modern chronographs, which is part of why these 40mm Racing references continue to attract attention in the market. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1599\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1509\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently sized to fit approximately a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003e7-inch wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1601\" data-section-id=\"153bhp\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1604\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 326.30.40.50.01.001\u003cbr data-end=\"1662\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial\u003cbr data-end=\"1711\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-end=\"1739\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 mm\u003cbr data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tachymeter Bezel\u003cbr data-end=\"1792\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1804\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire Crystal\u003cbr data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1833\" data-start=\"1824\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr data-end=\"1842\" data-start=\"1839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1855\" data-start=\"1842\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omega Co-Axial Automatic Chronograph\u003cbr data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003cbr data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1936\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7\" wrist\u003cbr data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 m\u003cbr data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2209\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2125\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pre-owned condition overall, with light wear consistent with careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2236\" data-start=\"2211\" data-section-id=\"9ta3ex\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2236\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003e🏁 Racing Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eThe Speedmaster Racing line draws from Omega’s long association with motorsport timing, but it does so in a more contemporary way than the classic Moonwatch branch. Rather than leaning entirely on NASA-era identity, the Racing models emphasize sporty dial treatment, compact chronograph proportions, and a more modern take on Speedmaster daily wear. The market consistently groups this reference under the Speedmaster Racing family rather than the professional Moonwatch line. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3178\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eThat matters because the watch occupies a very attractive middle ground. It still carries the Speedmaster name and chronograph pedigree, but in a format that is easier for many buyers to wear day to day. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2969\" data-start=\"2961\"\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e case size is especially important here, giving it broad appeal for someone who wants a chronograph with real presence but without the bulk of larger modern sport watches. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3210\" data-start=\"3180\" data-section-id=\"olqnr0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3210\" data-start=\"3183\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3834\" data-start=\"3211\"\u003eThe Speedmaster Racing references continue to hold strong appeal because they offer a different entry point into the broader Speedmaster family: modern, automatic, and a little less predictable than the classic Moonwatch path. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4236\" data-start=\"4206\" data-section-id=\"1i62gsk\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4236\" data-start=\"4209\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4653\" data-start=\"4237\"\u003eThe Speedmaster family remains one of the most recognizable chronograph lines in watchmaking, and the Racing branch broadens that appeal by offering a more modern, motorsport-driven interpretation of the formula. Its appeal is less about one single celebrity tie-in and more about the lasting strength of the Speedmaster name combined with a highly wearable chronograph package. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4683\" data-start=\"4655\" data-section-id=\"1m0aqgo\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4683\" data-start=\"4658\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4869\" data-start=\"4684\"\u003e“Recovered as a 2016 Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001. Box, papers, and cards. Excellent pre-owned condition overall. Sized to approximately a 7-inch wrist.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4893\" data-start=\"4871\" data-section-id=\"1tceir8\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4893\" data-start=\"4874\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5228\" data-start=\"4894\"\u003eCase #356 delivers a clean, compact modern Speedmaster with strong everyday wearability and broad collector recognition. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"5046\" data-start=\"5020\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, a versatile black-dial configuration, and an excellent overall presentation, this is a very attractive example of the Speedmaster Racing line. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5271\" data-start=\"5230\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-end=\"5271\" data-start=\"5233\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56871641219375,"sku":null,"price":3275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3661.jpg?v=1776442782","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-356-omega-speedmaster-racing-black-dial-ref-326-30-40-50-01-001","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}