{"id":8552,"date":"2019-01-09T11:07:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T10:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchinsanity.it\/?p=8552"},"modified":"2019-01-09T11:07:08","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T10:07:08","slug":"omega-reintroduce-liconico-calibro-321","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watchinsanity.it\/en\/omega-reintroduce-liconico-calibro-321\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega reintroduces the iconic Calibre 321"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you ask most watch fans to name a famous movement they\u2019d like to see reborn, you\u2019re boundto hear them mention the OMEGA Calibre 321<\/strong>. This chronograph movement has been a favourite since the 1940s and is still highly sought-after by watch collectors around the world. Now, more than 50 years after the last Calibre 321 was produced, OMEGA is bringing the iconic movement back.<\/p>\n

Known for its beautifully design, the original Calibre 321 was the first movement ever used in the OMEGA Speedmaster in 1957.<\/strong> It had, in fact, been previously used in some of OMEGA\u2019s other chronographs, namely those in the Seamaster collection. It stands out for itsuse of a monobloc column-wheel, a feature that is machined from a single piece and which adds technical value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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In addition to its construction, the original Calibre 321<\/strong> also earned a very notable place in history. It was used in a variety of models including the Speedmaster ST 105.003 (the model first tested and qualified by NASA and worn by astronaut Ed White during the first American spacewalk) and the Speedmaster ST 105.012 (the first watch worn on the moon).<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the Calibre 321 project, OMEGA utilised a dedicated team of experts who worked efficiently over two years and in total secrecy to bring the movement to life<\/strong>. The small group was composed of researchers, developers and historians, as well as the finestcraftsmen and experienced watchmakers. To protect the project\u2019s exclusive details, the team even worked under the codename \u201cAlaska 11\u201d, in line with the names that OMEGA used forits secret Speedmaster designs for NASA in the 1960s and 70s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Using the 2nd generation Calibre 321 as a reference, the OMEGA team compiled extensive historical research and original plans to reconstruct the movement as accurately as possible. Going even further, they also used \u201ctomography\u201d technology (digital scanning method) to seeinside the true Speedmaster ST 105.003 timepiece that astronaut Eugene \u201cGene\u201d Cernan woreon the moon during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972<\/strong>. Cernan was the last man to walk on the lunar surface and his Speedmaster is now housed at the OMEGA Museum in Bienne. Its Calibre 321 provided the perfect design criteria for OMEGA to follow.<\/p>\n

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As a result, even the most unique and iconic parts of the Calibre 321 have been reborn inrespect to their authentic specifications<\/strong>. The movement wonderfully corresponds to the \u201cmoon period\u201d of OMEGA\u2019s history, with a construction that completely respects the designs from the past.<\/p>\n

Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s amazing that so many peopleare passionate about the Calibre 321. We produced the last one in 1968 and fans have never stopped talking about it. That shows how special it is. We\u2019re very excited to finally meet their wishes and have gone to great efforts to bring the movement back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The new movements will now go into production at OMEGA\u2019s HQ site in Bienne. Uniquely, allaspects of creation will be undertaken within a dedicated Calibre 321 workshop. For each movement, the assembly, as well as the watch head and bracelet assembly will be performed by the same watchmaker<\/strong>. Watch fans can expect more developments and news in the coming months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you ask most watch fans to name a famous movement they\u2019d like to see reborn, you\u2019re boundto hear them mention the OMEGA Calibre 321. This chronograph movement has been a favourite since the 1940s and is still highly sought-after by watch collectors around the world. 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