2022 Speedmaster '57 and My Problem with Omega 

I just picked up the 57 with a blue dial on a metal bracelet last week. It took me 6mths to find this colour and I absolutely LOVE IT.. Its gorgeous in person and so comfortable to wear. Its a keeper for me

I have to give it to Omega for making 30 meters great again. I never knew that.

Thank you for including the weight! I can't understand why more reviewers (and brands in general) don't include the weight of the watch. It makes such a difference in terms of deciding comfort and daily wearability (based on personal preference) . Kudos to you for including this info and I hope you continue to do so on future videos.

Some 10 years ago, a Japanese Omega AD took the previous gen Speedmaster Professional (Cal. 1861) to have it pressure testeted. He played safe initially by removing the movement and tested the case alone but as the water pressure increased past 10 bar without air leak detected, he went on to full blown destructive test (with movement still removed). The case withstood the water pressure of 20 bar without leakage but eventually the case back collapsed at the water pressure of 25 bar. He also operated the pushbutton at the shallow depth of beach with his watch fully submerged and found no water ingress afterwards. That was plain impressive and since then, I started considering to buy a Speedmaster more seriously. Why not yet? There are too many to choose from!

biggest problem with Omega is seen when one looks at their catalog from 1960-1979. Those were thin, timeless, gracefull watches, with classic mid-century styling. Today: thick, oversized watches, centered around 20,000 "limited editions". They cash in endlessly on the moonwatch, yet all of their other watches miss....BTW: huge props to Omega about their WR, and also your attention to the issue!

"in the illogical context of luxury watches". A sentence we've all said at some point

The transition at 2:01 was very clean! Thanks for the review, I wasn't aware of the change from 2013 to 2015. If anyone is curious there is a very good looking version from the prior generation with a white dial and in titanium. I really wanted to fall in love with this watch 57' ( the burgundy in particular). The proportions seemed perfect for me but once I tried it on the bracelet it didn't fit right, and I tried it on a few different times to double check. I was surprised considering I don't mind the fit of the Speedmaster Pro. So for now as a Speedy guy I will sit in my corner and cry as I won't be wearing this EDIT: 16 cm wrist

30m means 30m. Well done Omega! I love the 57, especially the bezel, jumping hour hand and the bracelet.

One cool feature to emphasise on these Omega movements is that you can change you Timezone without resetting your watch making them great travel watches. Nice points made about the obsession that permeates the Watch enthusiasts and industry to overdo the Historical references ad nauseam.

I've had one on the wrist. It really, really is a great piece. The fit is just right.

One of the only channels I watch even when I have zero interest in whatever watch is being talked about. Real nuanced takes that come from actually wearing and experiencing the watches.

Been waiting for this one. I have the same SEVEN INCH WRIST and I think this looks perfect on yours. I like the Clooney (blue version). I have no Omega’s, but this may be my first. Looks perty.

This is a pretty watch but man I hate a lot of polishing on bracelets, specifically 3 link style.

That is a stunning watch! Never really gave this much of a look but that burgundy dial is beautiful.

So akshully... what a beautiful watch!

Sir, this is the bracelet police. I believe you have mounted that bracelet backwards. This is only a warning, but it will be noted.

The WR guarantee puts Omega one of my favourite watch maker, with all the ambiguity and confusion all the other brands are having, I am never confident whether I can take my 50m WR watch into the shower. Huge props to Omega. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The red colour really pops, very cool!

I also find myself resistant to Omega, but I LOVE this dial.

Damn inflation is crazy nearly 5 figures for a speedy. Powell keep those rates rising.

The man with a Ploprof isn't sure he likes Omega? I bought mine and it's your fault... Still love mine!

Great video Evan!🤩Your perspectives are one of a kind

Really great looking watch. Hard to choose tbe best color, but the red is certainly unique. I've thought about trading my Speedy Pro for a 57 but it's hard to give up such an iconic watch - plus I'm an engineer and the watch has a lot of sentimental value too.

The gang at ET are awesome. Got my Czapek there. If you’re in Naples definitely stop there.

I have two Omegas, a Speedy and a Globemaster. One is probably the most hyped Omega and the other is one of the most underrated. These new variants look really good, but one thing that annoys me with few Omegas, including the black dial variant here is that faux lume. They do the same thing on the Seamaster 300. Creamy or white lume would look so much better.

That colour is delicious

Solid video. But I don't know man, all of those gripes seem so negligible to me. Sure, there's downsides of manual wind, but also upsides like thickness, sure there's downsides of no quick set date, but huge upsides of quickset hour. Looking back to one's history can go overboard, but you'd also be crazy not to utilize such a rich history. Imo, for under 10k, that's one of the best and highest quality chronographs out there.

Check out the CK859. Might be more up your alley!

Some of the best videos on the internet. Thank you!

This movement is absolutely amazing. I still hope they will release it in a wearable size some time (diameter

You are truly terrific! This has become my favorite watch related channel, and it’s not particularly close at the moment. Thank you for content, it’s always a pleasure seeing you have posted a new video. Please keep them coming!

It's strange how watches speak to people differently, i had to have the sandwhich dial variant. I like the vintage flair on a new watch, mostly because other people seem to dislike it so much... Great watch!

man the production quality on this video 🔥🔥🔥

There are actually many shots of people diving/swimming with Speedy's if you search for them. I've taken my 3867 swimming and it still works so yea...

I'm just glad that this is just one more watch I don't need to add to my wish list. Something about the hands or the date complication. Wellp happy hunting.

Fantastic watch, fantastic video! I'm saving for this watch!

I tried on the green version with leather strap. It’s a lovely watch. Already bought a IWC MKXX this year, so will wait to next year if I get this one.

I have the blue dial and its a phenominal piece. I could live without the date but its not a dealbreaker. Yeah, it takes a bit longer to set if I havent worn it for a while, but its not like it takes hours or even minutes to complete. Good vid. 👍

Omega are a very good brand that make excellent watches but their marketing of late is distasteful and tedious. This offering, especially in green, is a beautiful timepiece with an excellent movement. One of the best in their line up. For me

I’ve almost bought this watch three times. On the fence between this, World Timer and their Speedmaster Professional.

That was refreshing, as in a cold drink. Let loose the shackles of nostalgia and move into the future.

The burgundy one was my favorite of the new speedy 57 releases. Hard to swallow the 9K pill tho. Would rather get the classic moonwatch in hesalite for 3k less.

Here’s an incredibly ununique perspective; I could live without that date window

Great video! You never disappoint.

Best review on this watch

I enjoy Omega, they make beautiful watches.

I really don’t understand how anyone can have an issue with omega. They’re objectively fantastic watches in every category except for public perception

30m WR on the new Navitimer scared me when I bought it in November 2022, but after 6-7 months of wearing everything is fine, including accidentally washed 2-3 times, we are no longer discussing accuracy, even the mother of Rolex, I don't think it has 3 seconds advance in 30 days of wearing! Go Breitling!

Evan - always love your reviews. I actually bought this watch a few days ago in green and absolutely love it. FWIW - I do think you’re being a tad hard on Omega. But we’ll forgive you under the “for me” disclaimer 😂

I hope to own a Speedy before I go to my “comfort setting”

Beautiful beautiful watch (I like the green one)

Dammit. I have and wear daily (since shortly after it was announced) the 3861 Speedmaster moon watch, and I love but, but sometimes I just wish it were 2 mm smaller. This Speedmaster 57 seems to almost fit that wish. I need to try one on.

I long ago decided I didn’t need a Speedmaster. I don’t need to time stuff. I have a 300 Diver however but I also don’t dive. But dammit man, this has just shot to the top of the list. And then off the list again. I was drawn in by the colour. Hand wound. No. Date. No. This is going to be even more costly to get serviced. Stick that colour on an Aqua Terra with AR coating on the underside and we have a sale.

Something to add. Omega do specify the Seamaster 300m and 600m Chronos CAN be used underwater.

Good Video. Definetly have this watch on my radar. Its crazy cause this watch used to be 8k and now it rose to 9k. Definately should of pulled the trigger back then. But got my eye on the green dail for 2024 to 2025. This Tudor Black bay blue bezel

I like the 57, not a fan of 3 dial chronographs, But christopher ward have a nice looking quartz 3 dial chronograph

I bought , I love it .

Try to get your hands on an Omega Admiralty (aka the Anchoretta), an obscure model that came out in in 1970/71. Small size, vintage charm, out of step with today's Omega corporate culture. You'll like it, guaranteed.

Omega is a wonderful value brand and they are one of my favorites

“ sounds like a euphemism for hospice care” 😂😂😂

About that water resistance. I think I go for the watches with 200/300 resistance so don’t have to think about it. 30/50 = worry, 100/150 = happy, 200/300 = don’t worry be happy.

I get the reluctance due to repeated and tenuous grasping of linkages to historical models, but I must say: the sandwiched and lumed indices is a nice nod to the ‘57. I could take it or leave it with the fauxpatina.

What's the point of shrinking the dial diameter but keep the lugs unnecessarily long?

Nice watch, i’m not he biggest speedy fan but would prefer the 41,5 57 white with blue markers in titanium.

An example of our insanity: Apple market their watch (with 50m) WR as a fully fledged water sports ready monster, meanwhile watch guys are doing full pre-flight checks before doing the washing up…

Iwc does it similarly. Happily wear my Iwc chrono swimming

I haven’t ever bought an Omega. Similar sentiments I guess. There just hasn’t been one to win me over, over and above others I’ve chosen. Some day I’m sure…

I’ll stay with my no-date, 11.9” thick, 100 meter water resistant JLC Polaris Chronograph, thank you.

I strongly considered one of these. And I don't buy into the whole Speedmaster glorification. They just look great. But the manual winding and lack of on the fly adjustment let it down. Or at least question the price tag.

Love Omega!

Lugs for days!

Your upside down case spinning skills are wheel of fortune level.

I wonder if that WR policy extends to the rest of the group? Logically, a depth rating should always be safe at that depth whereas a pressure rating is clearly a combination of depth and movement and so Omega are merely doing what everyone should always have been doing, and Swatch Group as a whole should be doing it too. What does it say that we're all so surprised & impressed by a watch firm 'not' bending the truth?!

Are the 60 minute chronograph counter quickly legible?

Thumb up for showing the watch from the start, its so rare. In 2023 LOT of trash "creators" showing themselfes all video and the watch covers 10% of the screen from 2 meters. Trash narcissism

Excellent!

If you had to choose, this one or the great side of the moon?

Crushed it as usual man!

Wow, damn fine watch...

Maybe Omega can pursue production limit/scarcity/exclusivity strategy like a Rolex if they get out of Swatch group.

well done Omega on WR , does what it says on the tin

prize plz

Bonito Reloj Omega. 👏👏⌚️⌚️

50 or 30m ?

Omega make very high quality watches, i had the the aqua terra and SMP 300. Absolute beuts. However, omega seems to keep forgeting that these are wrist watches and the lack of adjustments on the bracelet is so disappointing that I ended selling both. Tudor’s new t-fit bracelet tho, now those are awesome

Is that Arial or Helvetica?

It’s a few grand too expensive. But I love it.

Great video 👍

Awesome review.

You’re missing out… We really should pick a couple of your favorites and wear them

super 🔥🔥🔥

I hope that one has all of it's original parts and wasn't Frankensteined.

I still haven’t pulled the trigger on my Omega moon watch grail. It was suppose to happen on July 21 2019. Then just as my trigger finger touched the trigger Omega launched a super expensive 321 calibre Speedmaster. Yet another speedmaster, too many! Too many versions and homages of homages. Wtf are they doing? So no Omega for me until I can see the wood for the trees.

I don’t think Omega linking this to a prior model is a dilemma at all: otherwise great watches with no historical link are always decried as “having no heritage”

If I had microbrand I would label our dive watch as "dishwasher safe" just for fun Cheers!

I would buy the nivada chronomaster!

Погодите, погодите. Я не ослышался? Дата без квик-сета? В двадцать первом веке? И это за сколько тысяч долларов?

I think you're the one with the problem not Omega!😉

That bombshell about waterproofiness very nearly trumps the real star of this watch, its clockface chrono dial which makes it easier to read elapsed time than nearly every other chronograph. If it had a flyback it'd objectively be the best chronograph in the world (alongside the IWC Yachtclub, to my knowledge the only watch to share those two features). PS the pushers on my chronograph are designed to be used under water 🤣✌️

🎉🎉🎉 Shiny Watch on a SEVEN INCH WRIST 🎉🎉🎉