Some specs:
Ref. 378.0801
42mm stainless steel case
Automatic Omega 1041 movement (COSC)
Integrated bracelet
Circa 1974
Watch only
Our opinion:
In 1973, when the brand was celebrating its 125th birthday, Omega chose to commemorate the occasion with a special issue of the timepiece—The Speedmaster 125 Ref.378.0801.
The story of the Speedmaster 125 is surrounded with controversy. It has been both praised for its ingenuity and denounced as design failure. On one hand, it is the world’s first, chronometer-certified automatic chronograph. On the other, it is also among the largest and the heaviest of all Speedmaster models, anyway you look at it, it is one of the most special of all. At the time it cost something like 3x times more as the other Speedmaster chronographs on the market.
Also Omega was supposed the build only 2000 of these but in fact they ended up making something like between 15000 and 20000 which also contributes to the weird facts list on this piece.
Unlike other Speedmasters, the 125 has an integrated bracelet and an EPSA modular case.
Also unique is that the 125 is the world’s first chronometer-certified automatic chronograph. The 1041 movement developed for this was based on the Lemania 1340, which was produced exclusively for Omega, and marketed as the calibre 1040. The 1040 appeared in a number of Seamasters and Speedmasters, however the 1041 would be used exclusively in the Speedmaster 125.
We love watches with history and stories behind them and the Speedmaster 125 is so special as a chronograph as well as a landmark is Omega’s heritage.
As we always say, special watches for special people.
This example was fully serviced and it’s in a fantastic condition, in fact one of the best we’ve seen for a long time.
Bracelet will fit up to an 18cm wrist.
Sold with the usual Watch Garage 1 year warranty.
