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Omega Speedmaster - Racing Dial

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From The Racetrack To The Wrist

While the Speedmaster is famous for its trip to the moon, its origins are firmly planted on the racetrack. This limited edition from 2000 brings the model back to its motorsport roots, celebrating Michael Schumacher's Formula 1 World Championship victory. Limited to only 6000 pieces, the reference 3518.5 is a tribute to the fusion of high-performance engineering and split-second timing. It represents a specific moment in history when two icons, Omega and Schumacher, were at the peak of their respective fields.

A Dial Built For The Podium

The most distinct feature of this edition is its unique racing dial. The vibrant red outer track and orange hour markers create a high-contrast, instantly legible display that stands apart from the traditional monochrome Speedmaster. Housed in a versatile case, the watch offers a more compact and comfortable wearing experience than the larger Professional models. It is a purpose-built design that captures the energy of motorsport without sacrificing the classic Speedmaster chronograph layout.

Untouched And Well Preserved

This example is in great cosmetic and untouched condition. The dial and case are well-preserved, with a matching patina developing on both the hands and hour markers that speaks to its originality. It is fitted on its original Omega stamped bracelet. All parts, including the signed crown and caseback, are original to the watch. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

A Piece Of Motorsport History

This watch is for the collector who appreciates the Speedmaster's racing heritage as much as its spacefaring legacy. It is not trying to be a Moonwatch; it is a wearable piece of Formula 1 history. The combination of a limited production run, a direct link to a sporting legend, and a unique dial design makes it a standout piece in any collection. It's a confident choice for someone who wants an Omega with a story that starts on the grid.

Key Specs

Reference: 3518.5

Model: Speedmaster Michael Schumacher World Champion 2000

Year: 2000

Movement: Automatic Chronograph

Case Size: 39mm

Bezel: Stainless Steel

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Bracelet Length: Fits up to 7in

Dial: Black Racing Dial

Metal: Stainless Steel

SKU: 189

History

In 1957, Omega released the Speedmaster as a racing chronograph. Eight years later, NASA put it through a battery of extreme tests — temperature, humidity, vacuum, shock, vibration, acceleration — and in 1965 certified it as the official watch for all manned space missions.

On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin wore his Speedmaster on the surface of the Moon. No other watch has been to the Moon. That fact has never stopped mattering to anyone who cares about watches.

The Speedmaster's production history across our inventory is rich: the manual-wind Professional (ref 145.022 from 1969 itself), the Reduced automatic (3510.5, 3511.5, 3511.8 with date), the Triple Calendar series (3521, 3523.3), the Michael Schumacher limited editions (3810.12, 3518.5), and the AC Milan and Schumacher World Champion 2000 editions. Each variant was built on the same essential chassis — the 39mm steel case, the tachymeter bezel — and each one lands somewhere on the continuum between racing instrument and artifact of human achievement.