The Experience: A Speedmaster Story

When Dominic and his team were offered the chance to host an event on behalf of OMEGA in regards to the 60th Anniversary of the Speedmaster we couldn’t resist. The legacy of the Speedmaster is arguably one of the most famous stories in the history of horology. It went to the moon and back, and was used for timing purposes on the face of the moon. The Omega Speedmaster is certainly one of the few real icons in the world of watchmaking, as it served in events that are greater than life. This is certainly a statement however it is one that can be beautifully exemplified when examining the legacy that this watch has gained over recent decades.

So, what is the fuss all about I hear you cry from the hilltops of horology? Simple. 2017 marks the 60-year anniversary of OMEGA‘s most iconic timepiece. The reason? The 60th anniversary of the OMEGA Speedmaster, the first watch to be worn on the moon by Buzz Aldrin in 1969. OMEGA has had a long relationship with space exploration, starting way back in 1965 when the watch was first officially tested and qualified by Nasa for all manned space missions. Nonetheless with the introductions over it is my pleasure to talk about the ‘OMEGA Experience’ hosted by Lumbers.

The evening began with an imaginative drinks reception downstairs, the area was transformed into a space-themed cocktail bar, something that our clients especially enjoyed. After the initial ‘blast off’ clients took to their seats to be taken through the impressive history of the OMEGA Speedmaster since its birth in 1957. Our VIP room was undoubtedly the talking point of the night however. With the guidance of the OMEGA team our clients were treated to a whistle stop tour of the history of the Speedmaster, this included the presentation of OMEGA’s Baselworld 2017 launch of the OMEGA Trilogy 60th Anniversary set.

The ‘OMEGA Experience’ was a renowned success and both our clients and Dominic and his team thoroughly enjoyed the night. We would like to pay tribute to OMEGA and their team for insuring a fantastic evening, which was full of entertainment.

Both Dominic and his team would like to thank everyone who was involved in this evening. It was an absolute pleasure and the evening was a fantastic success.