In the pantheon of mechanical wristwatches, the Speedmaster holds a high place. Originally built in 1957 as a reaction to the first wrist-worn chronographs coming out of competing houses, the iconic ...

The Omega Speedmaster has been around since 1957, meaning that this year marks its 60 th anniversary. And while I’m quite sure there will be big things in store to mark the occasion later in the year, ...

Omega has announced an update of its iconic 1969 Speedmaster Mark II for 2014. Set to make its real world debut this year Baselworld 2014, this update sticks to the original’s classic styling, ...

A version of this story first appeared in Gear Patrol Magazine. Subscribe today for more stories like this one, plus receive a $15 gift card to the Gear Patrol Store. Improving upon a classic is never ...

Speaking of sharp, the original 1957 Speedmaster had what we know call "broad arrow hands." These iconic Speedmaster hands have come and gone over the years. Some of today's Omega Speedmaster watches ...

Chances are good that if you’re a regular Robb Report reader, you already know the answer to that question: Yes, mechanical watches are inferior, compared to their quartz counterparts, with respect to ...