Here is a roundup of the new watches that Omega announced in 2023. The highlight of 23 is undoubtedly the Speedmaster Super Racing. By incorporating the "Spirate System," a speed adjustment mechanism for the silicon balance spring, this model achieves ultra-high precision of +0 to +2 seconds per day.
Speedmaster Super Racing
Automatic movement (Cal. 9920). 54 jewels. 25,200 vph. Power reserve approximately 60 hours. Stainless steel case (diameter 44.25mm, thickness 14.9mm). Water resistant to 50m. Price: 1,298,000 yen (tax included).
The Speedmaster Super Racing is a model that features an innovative mechanism and is a derivative of the Speedmaster Racing, Omega's iconic Speedmaster.
The mechanism in question is located around the balance wheel of the movement, Cal. 9920. This movement uses a silicon balance spring, but is equipped with a "Spirate System" that allows direct contact with the balance spring to adjust its accuracy.
With metal balance springs, it is common to adjust the length of the balance spring using a regulator to adjust the timing, but with silicon balance springs, which are prone to breaking, the standard approach has been to combine them with a free spring, which adjusts the accuracy using the balance wheel weight.
In addition to the free spring, this model makes it possible to adjust the accuracy by changing the silicon tension, resulting in an astonishingly high accuracy of +0 to 2 seconds per day.
Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Shade
Automatic winding (Cal. 8800). 25,200 vph. Power reserve approximately 55 hours. Stainless steel case (diameter 38 mm, thickness 12.3 mm). Water resistant to 150 m. Price: 1,023,000 yen (tax included).
Omega's Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m has been joined by the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Shade, which offers a vibrant range of colors. The lineup includes two case sizes: 38mm and 34mm.
Automatic winding (Cal. 8800). 25,200 vph. Power reserve approximately 55 hours. Stainless steel case (diameter 34 mm, thickness 11.9 mm). Water resistant to 150 m. Price: 1,023,000 yen (tax included).
The dial color variations, which represent the range from sea to land, are Atlantic Blue, Bay Green, Sandstone, Saffron, and Terracotta for the 38mm case model.
The 34mm case models are available in sea blue, lagoon green, sandstone, shell pink, and lavender, and the dials are created by sun-brushing, lacquering, and CVD processing on a brass base.
Automatic winding (Cal. 8801). 25,200 vph. Power reserve approximately 55 hours. 18K Sedna gold case (diameter 38mm, thickness 12.3mm). Water resistant to 150m. Price: 5,357,000 yen (tax included).
The indexes and hands on the dial, as well as the case, are designed to symbolize the Aqua Terra. The indexes are wedge-shaped on the 38mm case model and oval-shaped on the 34mm case model.
Additionally, two 18K gold case models are also available: one with a 38mm diameter Sedna gold case and a diamond-set bezel, and the other with a 34mm diameter Moonshine gold case and a lagoon green dial.
Automatic winding (Cal. 8801). 25,200 vph. Power reserve approximately 55 hours. 18K Moonshine gold case (diameter 34mm, thickness 11.9mm). Water resistant to 150m. Price: 2,266,000 yen (tax included).
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