Omega Speedmaster Titanium

Omega Speedmaster Titanium

Think of it as the Moonwatch for people who prefer stealth over heft. Titanium keeps the astronaut watch DNA while dropping weight and adding a cool, technical presence. Grade 5 Titanium allows sharp bevels and a touch of polish, Grade 2 Titanium leans bead blasted and utilitarian. The net effect is a sports watch that wears light, reads tough, and still nods to NASA, Apollo 11, and the Moon landing story that made this chronograph a cultural object.

Most titanium Speedmasters sit in the modern Master Chronometer camp. The Speedmaster Moonphase in titanium uses Calibre 9904 with a Co-Axial escapement, METAS certified, anti-magnetic, and with a power reserve near 60 hours. You get sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and often an open caseback, sometimes a full exhibition caseback. Prefer pure mission kit? The Skywalker X-33 is Grade 2 Titanium, a professional instrument with space tested credibility. If you want the manual wind Moonwatch narrative, Calibre 3861 remains primarily a steel play, which is why titanium reads as the contemporary branch of the family.

Dials range black to blue to silver, typically with applied indices and strong lume for legibility. Tachymeter bezels stay present, the chronograph remains crisp, and water resistance is everyday capable. Titanium bracelets keep the lightweight feel with simple on the fly comfort adjustment, while fabric or Velcro style straps push the tool watch vibe.

• Moonphase Titanium, Calibre 9904, blue dial, ceramic bezel, exhibition caseback.
• Skywalker X-33, Grade 2 Titanium, professional instrument with space heritage.
• Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Titanium, precious metal accents, collector interest.

Pricing reflects complication and scarcity. New titanium pieces typically land around €10.000 to €16.000, with moonphase or special editions reaching €18.000 and above. Pre-owned markets show steady demand for space linked references.