You may remember this blog I wrote on the new Omega Speedmaster Apollo 15, to celebrate the 1971 Apollo Mission on the Moon.
Well, feast your eyes on this watch. Described as the Speedmaster HB-SIA (Solar Impulse), Omega have made a numbered edition watch to celebrate their sponsorship and technological support to the first ever solar power plane. The Speedmaster series celebrates man's technological genius in space - the Solar Impulse will herald man's mastery over fossil fuels. The watch has a titanium strap, carbon fire face, and extra GMT hand (allowing dual time settings. It also has a tachometer around the dial and a chonograph, setting seconds, minutes and hours. On the back of the watch is a unique blue badge with a picture of the HB-SIA. Around the badge is the number of the watch, its movement (Co-axial) and the words 'Test Flight'. It is also 100 metres waterproof.
I think this is one of the best Omega Watches ever made. Not only is it a special edition, but it has all the features mentioned above. It has been on the market a couple of years now, but is rapidly gaining cult status.
The story of the HB-SIA Solar Impulse plane can be found here: You can track it and receive regular updates. It is the first ever solar powered plane in the world.
P.S. Note 'the plane' at the end of the GMT hand.
P.P.S. Have a look HERE.
by Robert Halfon - www.roberthalfon.blogspot.com
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