Omega Speedmaster Professional is best known as the Moonwatch with the classic black dial
Omega Speedmaster Professional is best known as the Moonwatch with the classic black dial The broad case band, horizontally brushed, hinted at the sporting aspirations of the watch, but the polished sections in the now-shortened lugs and bracelet center links imparted slightly dressier pretensions, softening its image without damaging its character. I didn’t mind.Being highly reflective, the hands and indices motivated me to select a black dial, which would absorb some of the light, leaving the fireworks to the rest of the hardware. In bright light, the black dial appears iridescent due to its metallic sunburst pattern. The case back design ensures that the watch sits slightly proud on the wrist, leaving the lugs never quite in contact with skin. When they do touch, there is the polished bevel waiting.At 38 mm in diameter, the replica watches sits nicely on my wrist, projecting an image of classic proportions. It is an image I can’t shake. In the 12 months I’ve had the best quali...