Omega Reissues: A Timeline of Omega’s Vintage Revivals

Some luxury watch companies are subtle about referencing the design cues of their older models. Others like to proudly (shamelessly?) release modern watches that look as similar as possible to their brand’s most popular vintage references. Omega decidedly fits in the latter category, and since 2000 in particular they’ve been releasing several models that could be considered “reissues.” Regardless of your level of cynicism about these Omega reissues, some of them are undeniably cool. I’ll go over a timeline of all the Omega reissue models below.

The word “reissue” doesn’t have a strict, official definition, and you could argue about how many updates/changes are allowed until something becomes an “homage” or simply a new vintage-inspired watch rather than a reissue. But I think any product overtly made to replicate the design of a particular discontinued model can rightly be called a reissue—and Omega themselves even uses that term for the watches in their Museum Collection, which arguably kicked off the Omega “reissue era” in 2000.

From 2000-2012, ten distinct numbered Museum Collection “Collector’s Series” models were released. The concept was to select iconic timepieces from Omega’s archives that were at least 50 years old and reinterpret them for contemporary collectors. Most references are limited editions, with engraved casebacks that pay respect to the original model or milestone that inspired the watch.

Note that not all watches associated with the Museum Collection fall under this numbered “Collector’s Series.” For example, models like the Seamaster XXIX, created for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, are also labeled as part of the Museum Collection but do not have a “number” denoting where they fall in that sequence. These other watches are often tied to special events or anniversaries and may be considered part of Omega’s broader “Museum Specialties” offerings. And there have been some Omega reissues entirely outside of that collection too. Let’s start at the beginning.

The First Omega Reissue: Museum Collection N° 1 Pilot’s Watch 1938

Released: 2000
Reissue of: 1938 CK 2042 Pilot’s Watch
Limited to: 4,938 pieces
Reference number: 5700.50.07

Omega’s first Museum Collection release was a faithful reissue of the CK 2042, an Omega pilot’s watch from the 1930’s. It features a 40mm stainless steel case, inner rotating bezel, and a black dial with luminous Arabic numerals. It also has cathedral hands, which you rarely see on anything sporty nowadays. The watch is powered by an automatic chronometer movement and is water-resistant to 50 meters.

Note that Omega added several variants of the 1938 Pilot’s Watch, including at least ten gem-set “Aquarella” references and multiple Japan-only dials, but only the 5700.50.07 is a reissue of a particular past Omega model. The Japan-only black dial with Roman numerals (516.13.41.10.01.001) might be my favorite, though.

The Most Unloved Omega Reissue: Museum Collection N° 2 Cosmic

Released: 2002
Reissue of: 1951 Cosmic Triple Calendar Moonphase (OJ 3944)
Limited to: 873 pieces (silver), 1,971 pieces (blue), white not limited
Reference numbers: 5756.30.01 (silver), 5701.80.03 (blue), 5755.20.01 (white)

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Omega’s 2002 revival of the Cosmic, featuring a square red gold case with fancy lugs and a triple calendar with a moonphase display, was undeniably elegant. Nevertheless, it didn’t get much attention from collectors. Neither did the similar Girard Perregaux Vintage 1945 collection. For whatever reason, dressy square watches almost never come close to the success of the Cartier Santos.

Museum Collection N° 3: Officer’s Watch

Released: 2003
Reissue of: CK 2048 circa 1945
Limited to: 1,945 pieces
Reference number: 5702.50.02

You might be wondering “what’s the point of a fixed 12-hour bezel?” but, well, sometimes the dial is full and there’s nowhere else to put the hour markers. Such is the case with the third reissue in Omega’s Museum Collection, an officer’s-watch-inspired chronograph with telemeter, tachymeter and pulse rate scales on the dial.

Based on the Omega CK 2048 from the 1940’s, the reissue model has a stainless steel case, black dial, and small seconds subdial. It is powered by the manual-winding co-axial Omega caliber 3200 with column-wheel chronograph functionality. The domed sapphire crystal is a nice modern upgrade, too. Interestingly, the 5702.50.02 is actually 0.5mm smaller than the original (37.5mm vs 38mm).

Museum Collection N° 4: Petrograd

Released: 2004
Reissue of: Model made for the Eastern European market in 1915
Limited to: 1,915 pieces
Reference number: 5703.30.01

Omega’s classy “Petrograd” reissue features a red gold tonneau-shaped case with hinged lugs, and an art deco-inspired dial with Arabic numerals. It is powered by an automatic Omega 2200 movement with 45 hours of power reserve. The watch got its name because Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) is a city in Russia, and that’s where the original version of the watch was sold (along with some other Eastern European countries). Expect to pay about $7,000 to get one secondhand.

Museum Collection N° 5: Centenary

Released: 2005
Reissue of: OT 2500 Centenary Watch from Omega’s 100th Anniversary in 1948
Limited to: 1,948 pieces
Reference number: 5704.60.02

Ref. 5704.60.02 celebrates the watch that celebrated Omega’s centennial in 1948 (OT 2500). It has a 36mm rose gold case (compared to 35.5mm for the OG) and a classy brushed dial with raised diamond hour markers. Like many of the Collector’s Series reissues, it’s powered by the co-axial Caliber 2202 automatic movement. The unlumed gold dauphine hands look sharp. If you’re looking for a truly old-school dress watch with new-school reliability, you can find this watch secondhand around the $7,000 price point.

Museum Collection N° 6: Tonneau Renversé

Released: 2006
Reissue of: 1952 Omega Tonneau Renversé (14607)
Limited to: 1,952 pieces
Reference number: 5705.30.01

The Omega Museum Collection N° 6, reference 5705.30.01, is a reissue of the sophisticated 1952 Tonneau Renversé. Limited to 1,952 pieces, this timepiece features a swoopy 35 x 35 mm case crafted from a combination of white and red gold, paired with a black leather strap and an 18k white gold buckle. For a gold dress watch that makes a unique visual statement without being too ostentatious, the Omega Tonneau Renversé is a solid choice in the under-$10,000 range.

Olympic Pocket Watch 1932 Rattrapante Chronograph Reissue

Released: 2007
Reissue of: Omega’s 1932 stopwatch used in the Los Angeles Olympics
Limited to: 300 pieces (100 pieces per type of gold)
Reference numbers: 5108.20.00 (rose gold), 5109.20.00 (yellow gold), 5110.20.00 (white gold)

The first modern Omega reissue outside of the Museum Collection was one of the many Omega Olympic watches. This faithful 2007 recreation of the Omega stopwatch used in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics features a 70mm case, a manual-wind movement with a 32-hour power reserve, and an attractive white enamel dial. 32 hours may not sound like much for a modern movement, and that’s because it’s not a modern movement at all—quite the opposite. Omega used “rediscovered unassembled movement kits that had been in storage at OMEGA’s headquarters in Biel since 1932” for this reissue.

Although only 100 pieces were made in each of the three colors of gold, its list price of $118,700 still proudly appears on Omega’s website as of 2024. A rattrapante (split-seconds) chronograph function is usually an horological flex nowadays, but for an official Olympic stopwatch, it was a practical necessity.

Museum Collection Seamaster XXIX

Released: 2008
Reissue of: 1956 Melbourne Olympics Seamaster XVI (OT 2850)
Limited to: 88 pieces per Beijing Olympics variant (one released for each of the 17 days of the 2008 Olympics)
Reference numbers: 516.53.37.20.09.008 through 024, 516.53.37.20.01.001 (Swatch Art Peace Hotel version)

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Although it isn’t part of the numbered “Collector’s Series,” the Seamaster XXIX is part of the Omega Museum Collection. It was created for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, commemorating the 29th modern-day Olympics. 1,496 examples were made—88 for each of the 17 days of the Olympics (they’re all the same except for the engraved date on the caseback). Omega released a non-limited version with a black dial (and no “XXIX” designation) in 2010 to commemorate the opening of the Omega Boutique at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai.

The Seamaster XXIX was essentially a reissue of the Omega Seamaster XVI, which was made to honor the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Some of the OG Seamaster XVI models had a large Olympic Cross of Merit on the dial, but most of them looked like this:

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JFK Commemorative Watch (2008)

Released: 2008
Reissue of: JFK’s Slimline OT3980
Limited to: 261
Reference number: 516.53.25.00.02.001

The watch worn by John F. Kennedy during his inauguration on January 20, 1961, was the Omega Slimline Ref. OT3980, a rectangular 18k yellow gold timepiece with an exceptionally thin manually wound movement measuring just 2mm thick. This watch was gifted to Kennedy in 1960 by his friend Grant Stockdale, with an engraving on the back reading, “President of the United States John F. Kennedy from his friend Grant,” making it a symbol of optimism for his presidential campaign.

In 2008, Omega released a reissue of the Ultra Thin Ref. OT3980 called the JFK Commemorative Watch (Ref. 516.53.25.00.02.001). This limited edition of 261 pieces closely replicated the original design, featuring a rectangular yellow gold case, silver dial, and manual-winding caliber (Caliber 2006), while incorporating modern materials like a sapphire crystal. Its 25.39mm diameter may sound tiny—and it certainly is small—but keep in mind that square watches “wear” much bigger than round ones with the same width.

Speedmaster Alaska Project (2008)

Released: 2008
Reissue of: Prototype “Alaska II” Speedmaster
Limited to: 1,970 pieces
Reference number: 311.32.42.30.04.001

The 2008 Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project reissue (reference 311.32.42.30.04.001) was a limited edition of 1,970 pieces, paying tribute to the original 1970’s “Alaska II” prototypes developed for NASA. It has a stark white dial with black rocket-shaped subdial hands and a red chronograph seconds hand, along with a removable red aluminum heat shield designed to protect the watch from extreme temperatures ranging from -148°C to +260°C.

Although the Alaska Project is very visually distinctive, it features the same movement, 42mm case, and Hesalite crystal of standard Speedmaster Professional models of its time. It’s one of the most popular limited edition Speedmaster Professional releases ever—and there are a lot.

Museum Collection N° 7: Marine

Released: 2008
Reissue of: CK 679 Marine Watch from 1932 – the first wristwatch certified for diving
Limited to: 135 pieces
Reference number: 516.53.32.20.02.002

Although Rolex and Blancpain quarrel about who invented the first dive watch, they’re really just talking about who made the first dive watch with a rotating bezel. By the time those watches came out, the Omega Marine had been built for and used by divers for over 20 years!

The Museum Collection N° 7 Marine recreates the 1932 original with its distinctive rectangular case and dual-layer construction for water resistance. But this Omega reissue was significantly enlarged, from a width of 23mm to 33mm. It was limited to 135 pieces, a nod to its 135m depth rating. I think the Omega Marine is an under-appreciated chapter of wristwatch history.

Seamaster Ploprof 1200M (2009)

Released: 2009
Reissue of: Omega Seamaster Ploprof 600 circa 1970 (166.077)
Reference numbers: 224.32.55.21.01.001 (black dial, black rubber), 224.32.55.21.01.002 (black dial, orange rubber), 224.30.55.21.01.001 (black dial, mesh bracelet), 227.32.55.21.03.001 (Summer Blue)

The original Omega Ploprof 600 from 1970 had a 600m depth rating, making it a competitor to the Rolex Sea-Dweller which was rated to 610m at the time. Although the Rolex had the benefit of a helium escape valve, the Omega did not. To achieve the Ploprof’s impressive level of water resistance, Omega used a more inelegant approach—namely a hulking 55mm monobloc case (including the crown) with a big locking crown guard-guard.

When Omega reissued the Ploprof in 2009, they added a helium escape valve, as the relevant patent had long expired, which helped double the depth rating. But they kept the aggressive size and shape—and even the bezel-locking mechanism on the right-hand side. The steel Ploprof 1200M was made with black or white dials until its discontinuation in 2019.

Titanium Ploprof 1200M’s were made from 2016-2023, and the special steel “Summer Blue” version (released in 2023 to celebrate the Seamaster’s 75th anniversary) is the only Ploprof remaining in the catalog. The original Omega Ploprof was only sold with a steel case and a blue or black dial, so those are the only such references I listed above as “reissues.” $7,500 can get you a decent example of a Ploprof from either era.

Museum Collection N° 8: Racend Timer

Released: 2009
Reissue of: Racend Timer from the late 1940s used in sports timing
Limited to: 1,949 pieces
Reference number: 516.53.39.50.02.001

In 2009, Omega absolutely nailed the reissue of their 1940’s Racend Timer. Its proportions, typefaces and dial spacing all look simply correct—and its market price reflects that. You’ll need to pay about $14,000 for a nice pre-owned example of this classy manual-wind rose gold 39mm chronograph. At first glance, it looks like it really could be from the 1940’s. Its Omega Caliber 3201 movement is based on a movement from F. Piguet.

Museum Collection N° 9: Milestone

Released: 2010
Reissue of: CK 2080 Military Officer’s Watch released in 1938
Limited to: 1,941 pieces
Reference number: 516.53.38.50.01.001

The Milestone combines pure “officer’s watch” vibes with modern Co-Axial technology. The hinged lugs, cathedral hands and snail dial all make it look super retro. It features a white gold case, a black dial with telemeter and tachymeter scales, and the manual-winding Omega 3203 chronograph movement. Although these aren’t to everyone’s taste, those who own them seem to hold on to them, and they rarely come up for sale. When they do, they’re usually around $11,000.

Museum Collection N° 10: MD’s Watch

Released: 2012
Reissue of: Omega medical chronographs from the late 1930’s
Limited to: 1,938 pieces
Reference number: 516.53.39.50.09.001

The MD’s Watch was the final numbered model of the “Collector’s Series.” Also powered by Caliber 3203, it was based on a watch from 1938 with Breguet hands, Breguet numerals, and a pulsometer scale. Before the days of ubiquitous electronics and gadgets, pulsometer scales were a very useful tool for doctors. Despite also having a 39mm case, the Rolex Oyster-like lugs and fancy old-timey typefaces give the MD’s watch a totally different vibe than the Racend Timer.

London 2012 Olympics Seamaster 1948

Released: 2012
Reissue of: Original Seamaster from 1948
Limited to: 1.948 pieces
Reference number: 522.23.39.20.02.001

Released as a London Olympics edition in 2012, the Seamaster 1948 ref. 522.23.39.20.02.001 is essentially a modernized and upsized (39mm) version of the original Seamaster from, you guessed it, 1948. No rotating bezel, no fancy clasp, no date, no central seconds hand, no lume, no nonsense. If you’re searching for understated steel luxury watches for under $5,000, this is worth a look.

Speedmaster “First Omega in Space” (FOIS)

Released: 2012
Reissue of: CK2998 (worn by astronaut Wally Schirra in orbit in 1962)
Numbered Special Edition: Over 15,600 produced
Reference numbers: 311.32.40.30.01.001, 311.32.40.30.01.002 (The Met Edition, red/white NATO strap)

The first Omega watch in space was a Speedmaster ref. CK2998 worn by astronaut Wally Schirra in orbit in 1962. It has a smaller case (39.7mm) than the Speedmaster Professional, and alpha hands. In 2012, a popular special edition known affectionately as the “FOIS” faithfully recreated the design of the “First Omega In Space.”

Aside from its sapphire crystal, modern lume, and newer (but still manual-wind) movement, the FOIS is pretty much a dead ringer for a CK2998. Although it was a numbered special edition, output of the FOIS was not actually limited, and it sold well. Over 15,600 were made during its 9-year run.

I should also mention that there are two other models that often get called CK2998 reissues (311.32.40.30.02.001 and 311.33.40.30.02.001), and Omega even refers to them as “CK2998” models. But they have Panda dials, which were never offered on the original, so in my book the 2012 FOIS is the true CK2998 reissue. There is also a newer blue FOIS, but I’ll get to that soon.

Seamaster Bullhead

Released: 2013
Reissue of: Bullhead chronograph from 1969 (146.011)
Limited to: 669 pieces per standard variant, 316 pieces for Rio 2016 version
Reference number(s): 225.12.43.50.04.001 (White), 225.12.43.50.01.001 (Black), 225.12.43.50.02.001 (Silver), 522.12.43.50.04.001 (Rio 2016)

The unique Seamaster Bullhead chronograph from 1969, with its distinctive shape and dual crowns placed at 12 and 6 o’clock (the bottom one controls the inner timing bezel), is a well-respected oddity in the vintage Omega world. It was revived in 2013 with three dial options—a reverse-hobnail black dial, a futuristic textured silver dial, or a white “soccer timer” dial. Each of those variants was limited to 669 pieces, plus there was a Rio 2016 version limited to 316 pieces.

The silver and Rio versions have inner bezels demarcated in minutes; the white and black versions have hour scales. Although it seems like the now-discontinued Omega Bullhead reissue doesn’t get much hype, you’d be hard-pressed to find a used one for under $7,000.

Speedmaster Mark II

Released: 2014
Reissue of: Tonneau-shaped Speedmaster Mark II from 1969 (145.014)
Reference number(s): 327.10.43.50.01.001 (standard black dial), 327.10.43.50.06.001 (racing dial)

In 2014, Omega released a reissue of their tonneau-shaped Speedmaster Mark II from 1969, increasing its case diameter only slightly (42.4mm) over the original (41.75mm). While the OG Mark II was a Speedmaster Professional (manual-wind), the 2014 version features an automatic Co-Axial movement.

As on the original, a “racing dial” with orange accents was offered. Omega’s Mark II reissue was never a smash hit, but it had a good run, and it was discontinued by 2023. I think it’s one of the cooler integrated bracelet watches you can buy used for $4,500.

1957 Trilogy Collection

Released: 2017
Reissue of: Original Speedmaster (ref. CK2915), Seamaster 300 (ref. CK2913), and Railmaster (ref. CK2914) from 1957
Limited to: 3,557 pieces per model
Reference numbers: 311.10.39.30.01.001 (Speedmaster), 234.10.39.20.01.001 (Seamaster), 220.10.38.20.01.002 (Railmaster)

The 2017 Omega 1957 Trilogy reissues—which paid homage to the Speedmaster CK2915, Seamaster 300 CK2913, and Railmaster CK2914, all from 1957—are among the most visually faithful recreations in modern watchmaking, meticulously designed to honor their groundbreaking predecessors from 1957. The reissues retain nearly identical proportions, with case sizes of 38.6mm for the Speedmaster, 39mm for the Seamaster, and 38mm for the Railmaster, closely mirroring the originals.

Key design elements such as the “Broad Arrow” hands, vintage Omega logo, and dial fonts have been painstakingly reproduced using digital scanning of archival models. However, modern upgrades set them apart: the Seamaster and Railmaster feature METAS-certified Master Chronometer movements (Caliber 8806), offering superior precision and magnetic resistance compared to the original calibers.

Meanwhile, the Speedmaster reissue stays true to its roots with the trusty manual-wind Caliber 1861 but benefits from contemporary materials like sapphire crystal. Confusingly, the Omega Speedmaster reissue from the 1957 Trilogy is a totally different watch than a “Speedmaster 57,” which has an automatic movement and only two subdials. All three Trilogy 1957 models have solid casebacks.

Omega Speedmaster Hodinkee Mk40 Reissue

Released: 2018
Reissue of: Speedmaster Mk40 chronograph from the 1990’s
Limited to: 500 pieces
Reference number: 311.32.40.30.06.001

The Omega Speedmaster Mk40 (reference number 3820.53 when paired with a steel bracelet and 3520.53 when fitted with a strap), a favorite of both Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher and Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer, was one of many largely-overlooked automatic Speedmaster variants. Introduced in the 1990’s, it features a 39mm case, an ETA-based Caliber 1151 movement, and a grey dial with colorful accents like red chronograph hands, a yellow airplane-shaped date pointer, and a blue-and-black day/night indicator.

Known for its triple calendar complications (day, date, month), the Mk40 has increasingly gained the respect of collectors and we even named it as one of the best luxury watches under $5,000. Its popularity surged after Clymer credited it as his gateway into watch collecting, leading to a limited-edition reissue in 2018 by Omega and Hodinkee to celebrate Hodinkee’s 10th anniversary. This reissue (ref. 311.32.40.30.06.001) features a hand-wound Caliber 1861 movement and a slightly upsized case (39.7mm), and the chrono minutes subdial has moved from 12 to 3 o’clock. The month, day and date indicators are gone, and the day-night indicator is now running seconds, but the overall aesthetic impression remains very faithful to the original Mk40.

Omega Seamaster Reissue: Seamaster 1948

Released: 2018
Reissue of: Original Seamaster from 1948
Limited to: 1,948 pieces per reference
Reference number(s): 511.13.38.20.02.001 (central seconds, inner minute track), 511.12.38.20.02.001 (seconds subdial, railroad minute track)

The Seamaster 1948 re-emerged in 2018 in two forms to celebrate the moniker’s 70th anniversary: one with a central seconds hand, and one with a seconds subdial. They are all-around improved compared to the 2012 London Olympics version, featuring Master Chronometer movements, more tasteful typefaces, and a slightly revised smaller case (38mm instead of 39mm).

The traditional sub-seconds version retains its unlumed leaf hands, but the central seconds version has some nice-looking lumed dauphine hands.

Speedy Tuesday Speedmaster “Ultraman”

Released: 2018
Reissue of: Rare Speedmaster 145.012 variant with an orange chronograph hand seen in the “Return of Ultraman” series
Limited to: 2,012 pieces
Reference number(s): 311.12.42.30.01.001

Ref. 311.12.42.30.01.001 was inspired by a rare Speedmaster variant with an orange chronograph hand seen in “Return of Ultraman,” limited to only 2,012 pieces (to commemorate the year the #SpeedyTuesday hashtag gained steam). This was the second “Speedy Tuesday” release, done in association with Fratello. The original Ultraman was identical to a regular Speedmaster Professional except for its orange chronograph hand (and a shinier dial depending on who you ask) but the reissue gains a few more orange accents. Expect to pay roughly double the typical price of a used Speedy Pro to get one.

Reissue of the First Omega Wrist-Chronograph “Lawrence of Arabia”

Released: 2018
Inspired by: Omega’s first wrist-chronographs from 1913, associated with aviators like T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
Limited to: 18 pieces
Reference number: 516.52.48.30.04.001

The First Omega Wrist-Chronograph, reissued in 2018, is powered by a meticulously refurbished original 18-ligne (40.6mm) CHRO movement from 1913.

Limited to just 18 pieces, ref. 516.52.48.30.04.001 boasts a 47.5mm white gold case, a grand feu enamel dial, and Sedna gold accents, while preserving the historical monopusher chronograph design used by aviators like T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) during World War I. These don’t often come up for sale.

Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 “Ed White” Reissue

Released: 2019
Reissue of: “Ed White” 105.003 circa 1965
Limited to: Not limited, but probably <2,000 per year made
Reference number(s): 311.30.40.30.01.001

We’ve repeatedly sung the praises of the Caliber 321 “Ed White” Speedmaster here at Luxury Bazaar, and although you’ll have to pay about 3x the price of a typical Speedy Pro to get one, the upgraded movement is a joy. Winding a 321 movement feels excellent, and you can see through the caseback what a nice job Omega has done with the finishing too.

The ceramic bezel insert is a nice touch, and the light tan color of the lume is pleasant (and too mild to be considered “fauxtina” in my book). The Ed White sports the same 39.7mm case diameter as the FOIS.

Omega Seamaster 300 Reissue

Year Released: 2021
Reissue of: Seamaster 300 CK2913 (1957)
Reference Numbertris: 234.30.41.21.01.001 (Black dial, three-link bracelet), 234.32.41.21.01.001 (Black dial, leather strap)

The Omega Seamaster 300 model released in 2021, known as the SM300 to collectors, is another reissue of the original Seamaster 300 CK2913 introduced in 1957 as Omega’s inaugural professional diver’s watch. The CK2913 was part of Omega’s iconic “Trilogy” collection, which also included the Speedmaster and Railmaster.

Basically, this 2021 SM300 is just like the 2017 one from the Trilogy reissue, except with a domed crystal, a sandwich dial, a slightly updated movement, the modern-day Omega logo, and an anodized aluminum bezel insert. And naturally it’s a co-axial Master Chronometer, as we’ve come to expect from Omega at this point. While the black dial with fauxtina is the most faithful “reissue,” the SM300 (not to be confused with the Seamaster Diver 300M) is now available in blue variants as well. There are even gold and platinum versions with stone dials, and they all have fauxtina except for the Summer Blue version.

Omega CK 859 Reissue

Released: 2022
Reissue of: CK 859
Limited to: 2,939
Reference number: 511.12.39.21.99.002

The original Omega CK 859, introduced in the late 1930s, was powered by various movements, including the Caliber 26.5 SOB and, in some cases, the legendary Caliber 30 T2, which became one of Omega’s most important calibers. The watch’s 37.5mm diameter was large for its day. The 2022 reissue of the CK 859 pays homage to this historical model, featuring a sterling silver sector dial, blued hands, and a manually wound Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8926. While modernized in size (39mm) and technology, the reissue is faithful to the Art Deco aesthetic of the original.

Blue Omega Speedmaster FOIS Reissue

Released: 2024
Reissue of: CK 2998
Limited to: 2,939
Reference number: 310.30.40.50.06.001 (steel bracelet), 310.32.40.50.06.001 (black leather), 310.32.40.50.06.002 (brown leather)

Some CK 2998 dials faded from black to a lovely blue hue, and that’s what Omega’s 2024 FOIS reissue replicates. The Blue FOIS was also given fauxtina on the hands and hour markers to complete the effect. The 2024 FOIS also gets a domed sapphire crystal, a Master Chronometer movement, and a steel bracelet option. Aside from that, it’s extremely similar to the 2012 FOIS. It was one of my favorite 2024 Omega releases, and its $7,900 MSRP (on a bracelet) isn’t too bad if you can find one at that price.

And that just about brings us up to speed on all of Omega’s faithful reissues of iconic classics. But, knowing Omega, I have a feeling they’ll release more before too long.