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Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm (310.30.42.50.01.002) is a chronograph from Omega: a 42 mm stainless steel case, with a manual Omega 3861 movement and 50 m water resistance.
Its lug-to-lug length is unknown, so wrist fit can only be judged from the 42 mm case width.
Research found it at $9,000 list in the US (checked August 2026) and $7,650 on the street (August 2026).
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Omega |
| Reference | 310.30.42.50.01.002 |
| Category | Chronograph |
| Production | Current (introduced 2021) |
| Case and size [1][2] | |
| Case diameter | 42 mm |
| Lug to lug | Unknown |
| Thickness | Unknown |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Domed anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire |
| Water resistance | 5 bar (50 m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [1][2][3] | |
| Movement | Omega 3861, manual |
| Power reserve | 50 h |
| Accuracy | METAS Master Chronometer standard |
| Bracelet [1][2] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Polished-brushed steel bracelet, five arched links per row |
| Clasp | Deployant/folding clasp with push-release |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][4] | |
| List price (US) | $9,000 (authorized dealer and unworn-market listings, 2026-08) |
| Street price (US) | $7,650 new/unworn 2025 example with full set (2026-08) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Not independently re-verified |
| Warranty | 5-year Omega warranty |
Will it fit?
The research didn’t find a sourced lug-to-lug length for this watch, so the fit can’t be estimated here. If you can measure one, try it in the wrist-fit tool.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- The strongest product story in watchmaking - flight-qualified Moonwatch lineage, unbroken since 1965, with the 'dot over 90' bezel and step dial faithfully executed [1][2]
- Cal 3861 modernizes the hand-wound icon with Co-Axial escapement and METAS certification without breaking its identity [2][3]
- Sapphire sandwich shows the finished 3861 - the display back justifies this reference over the hesalite [2]
- Deep service continuity: Omega has serviced this movement lineage for 60 years [1]
- Meaningful street discount: $6.5-7.7k observed vs $9,000 retail [4]
Weaknesses
- 50m WR and push-pull crown - not a wet-environment watch
- Manual winding daily/every-other-day is a lifestyle commitment (50h reserve)
- Sapphire version carries a price premium over the hesalite that is partly aesthetic preference
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 9.0 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 9.5 |
| Value at a realistic price | 8.0 |
| Long-term ownership | 9.5 |
| Movement and engineering | 9.0 |
| Wearability and proportions | 8.6 |
| Versatility and durability | 7.8 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 7.6 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other chronograph watches on his list.
- Parmigiani Fleurier Chronographe Mystérieux PFC908-1020001-100182
- Seiko Speedtimer Solar Chronograph SSC961
- Nezumi Studios Corbeau 702 / DLC CQ4.702
- Furlan Marri Nero Sabbia 1072-A
- Sinn Chronograph 356 Pilot 356.020
Sources
- Moonwatch Professional Speedmaster Steel Master Chronometer Certified Watch 310.30.42.50.01.002 | OMEGA US omegawatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 'Sapphire Sandwich' Cal. 3861 310.30.42.50.01.002 - product listing feldmarwatch.com · read August 26, 2026
- Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.002 | Chrono24 reference page chrono24.com · read August 26, 2026
- Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Sapphire 310.30.42.50.01.002 - pre-owned/unworn listing sethandcowatches.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.