Author: Laura White

Laura White is a UK-based watch writer with a particular interest in Omega and the stories behind its best-known collections. She enjoys looking beyond specifications to explore how details such as case shape, dial layout and bracelet design affect the character of a watch. Her writing focuses on clear, practical observations, covering new releases, familiar references and the everyday appeal of collections including the Speedmaster, Seamaster, Constellation and De Ville.

From roughly 1957 to 1965, a flaw in the manufacturing process of black dials used on the Replica Omega Speedmaster Professional line of watches resulted in the occasional fading of the dial to a shade of brown, sometimes described as “tropical brown” or “chocolate.” Long sought after by collectors, anyone who has looked into purchasing…

While I preferred the more traditional black and white dial, Omega released two other versions last year including the Omega Replica Speedmaster Mk II grey and orange “racing dial” as well as the limited edition Rio 2016 Olympics model with the gold, bronze, and silver colored subdials. Apparently, the “new” Omega Speedmaster Mark II proved…