Case #356 — Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001

Case #356 — Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001

Status: Active Investigation
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
Scope: Box, Papers, and Cards
Year: 2016

🔎 Case Notes

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Ref. 326.30.40.50.01.001 is one of the more compact and versatile modern Speedmaster chronographs — a 40mm 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 40mm stainless steel chronograph with a black dial, sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance.

What 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.

This example dates to 2016 and is presented in excellent pre-owned condition. Overall, it shows only light wear consistent with careful use. It includes box, papers, and cards and is currently sized to fit approximately a 7-inch wrist.

🕰️ The Evidence

Reference: 326.30.40.50.01.001
Model: Omega Speedmaster Racing Black Dial
Case: Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40 mm
Bezel: Tachymeter Bezel
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Black
Movement: Omega Co-Axial Automatic Chronograph
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Bracelet
Bracelet Fit: Approximately 7" wrist
Water Resistance: 100 m
Year: 2016
Accessories: Box, Papers, and Cards

Condition Notes: Excellent pre-owned condition overall, with light wear consistent with careful use.

🏁 Racing Heritage

The 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.

That 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 40mm 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.

🌟 Collector Provenance

The 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. 

🌟 Celebrity Provenance

The 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.

🧾 From the Case File

“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.”

🗝️ BST Verdict

Case #356 delivers a clean, compact modern Speedmaster with strong everyday wearability and broad collector recognition. With box, papers, and cards, a versatile black-dial configuration, and an excellent overall presentation, this is a very attractive example of the Speedmaster Racing line.

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