Windsor Finery Co.
1997 Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch "Transitional Model"
1997 Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Watch "Transitional Model"
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Payable via 5-Month Layaway Program
| AMOUNT |
FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
| ₱12,750.00 | Weekly |
| ₱25,500.00 | Semi-Monthly |
| ₱51,000.00 | Monthly |
(Note: Layaway Price – ₱255,000)
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Omega Speedmaster Professional hardly needs an introduction. Few watches can claim to have accompanied mankind to the Moon, and even fewer have remained relevant half a century later. Yet among collectors, some of the most interesting Speedmasters aren't the rarest or the oldest—they're the transitional references that quietly mark the end of one era and the beginning of another.
This particular Speedmaster, a Ref. 3570.50 from 1996, belongs to exactly that category.
Throughout the 1990s, Omega was gradually updating the Moonwatch. New references were introduced, movements evolved, and production shifted toward what would eventually become the modern Speedmaster we know today. As often happens during these transitions, things weren't quite so straightforward. For a brief period, Omega found itself using remaining stocks of the legendary Caliber 861 movement inside watches carrying the newer 3570.50 reference.
The result is what many collectors affectionately refer to as a "transitional" Speedmaster.
These watches received the newer reference number, but retained many of the traits enthusiasts love about earlier examples: the tritium dial, tritium hands, and most importantly, the final iterations of the Caliber 861. Produced only within a narrow serial range during the mid-to-late 1990s, they represent the last chapter of a movement whose lineage stretches directly back to the Apollo era.
And that's what makes watches like this so compelling.
The Caliber 861 powered Speedmasters for decades, accompanying astronauts, engineers, racers, and collectors alike. By the time Omega transitioned fully to the Caliber 1861, an important chapter in Speedmaster history had quietly come to a close.
The truth is, most people will never notice the difference between a transitional Speedmaster and any other Moonwatch.
Collectors will.
And that's precisely the point.
This watch was originally sold in 1996 at Higashi-cho, Nagasaki, Japan and comes with its original warranty card (papers) and hang tag.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
| Brand | Omega |
| Model | Speedmaster Professional |
| Reference | 3570.50 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Movement | Manual wind |
| Case Diameter | 42mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Bracelet | Omega bracelet |
| Box | No |
| Papers | Yes |
| Others | Omega hang tag and generic box. 1-Year Mechanical Warranty by Windsor Finery Co. |
*For size reference, wrist shot is on a 6.5 inch wrist
AUTHENTICITY, WARRANTY & SHIPPING
AUTHENTICITY, WARRANTY & SHIPPING
AUTHENTICITY
Windsor Finery Co. stands behind the authenticity of its products in perpetuity.
FULLY SERVICED
All our watches have undergone thorough mechanical inspections and have been serviced to ensure that they meet our highest standards of timekeeping and functionality.
WARRANTY
Our watches are covered by a 12-month warranty on the movement. This excludes any damage sustained due to improper use or accident. Due to their age, some pre-owned watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when new.
FREE SHIPPING
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International: DHL Express (import taxes and duties c/o the client)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Bank Wire (BPI, BDO, Security Bank)
2. PayPal
3. Credit Cards
4. GCash
DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER
1. Imperfections (scratches, marks, stains, tarnishes, dings, dents, etc) are commonly found in pre-owned watches, kindly manage expectations.
2. All sales are final (no return, no exchange).
