Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.004A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “red and white racing” dial, bracelet, warranty and presentation box
Manufacturer: Omega Year: Circa 2015 Reference No: 311.30.42.30.01.004 Case No: 77’811’587 Model Name: Speedmaster Professional “Tintin” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 861, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Omega bracelet, max length 170mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp Dimensions: 42mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by blank Omega International Warranty card, pictograms card, instruction manual, hang tag, card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box. , - Possibly one of the most talked about contemporary Speedmaster model in recent times, the ref. 311.30.42.30.01.004 was first introduced in 2013. Featuring an exotic “racing” dial with red and white accents, the true inspiration behind the creation of this non-limited edition Speedmaster remained a myth. - One of the most sought-after and controversial Speedmaster models at its launch, it was clear that Omega marketed the model as a Speedmaster Racing. Enthusiasts soon probed that the watch maybe Omega’s discreet hint of the collaboration between the firm and the famed Cartoon “The Adventures of Tintin”. Declining the speculation from the community once again due to copyright issues, it was clear that the red and white “racing” dial was the exact reflection of Tintin’s rocket, where the character used to travel to the moon in the cartoon by Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi, also known as, Hergé. Published in the early 1950s, “Destination Moon” was produced following an extensive research by Hergé of the possibility of human space travel. - While the production numbers of the mysterious Speedmaster “Tintin” remains unknown, the model was discontinued in 2016, being the only Speedmaster to feature red lacquered inscription on the caseback. Since then, the watch has become one of the most desirable Speedmaster model by collectors and has risen in value tremendously. Presented in excellent overall condition with its original accessories, the Omega Speedmaster Tintin is certainly one of the most playful Speedy for a collection., Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.
