Omega Men’s 3222.80.00 Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic Chronometer Chronograph Watch

Thu, Oct 7, 2010

Quality Swiss Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
Domed, anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Case diameter: 40 mm
Stainless-steel case; Blue dial; Day-date function; Chronograph functions; Tachymeter function
Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Amazon.com Product Description
Add a true classic to your timepiece collection with the amazingly precise and rugged Omega Speedmaster day-and-date men’s watch (model 3222.80.00), the latest generation that first started with the timepiece designed for NASA in the 1960s. It features the Omega 3606 caliber automatic movement, which has been certified as a chronometer by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Control). Only 3 percent of watches produced in Switzerland are “chronometer-certified.” To achieve this highly coveted certification, the movements are subjected to numerous tests over a period of 15 consecutive days and nights, in five positions and at three different temperatures. The watch also includes a central chronograph hand with 30-minute and 12-hour subdial totalizers, 24-hour subdial, and day and month windows. The large, round watch measures 39mm wide (1.54 inches) and 15mm thick (0.59 inches), and it’s topped by a blue-plated bezel with tachymeter readings. T… More >>

Omega Men’s 3222.80.00 Speedmaster Day-Date Automatic Chronometer Chronograph Watch

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5 Comments For This Post

Michael E. Wilson Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm

Overall I am pleased with this watch It is obviously well-made and the quality of the fabrication is apparent. However it does not keep time as accurately as less expensive quartz watches I have owned. My biggest reservation is the documentation that comes with it. It includes a booklet from Omega that describes the operation of many different watches and is keyed to the model number of the watch and schematics of each model For one of the functions of my watch it gives instructions to use a button that isn’t even present on my particular watch. So the assembly and proofreading, as well as accessiblity, of the instructions, leaves something to be desired. I think this watch will give years of good service and wear, but I expected more for this level of price.
Rating: 3 / 5

Ryan P. Nolan Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm

I am very pleased with the look and functionality of the watch. This was my first watch and I feel I made the right decision. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and it has kept perfect time. I love the look and seems to draws attention from those who have an eye for quality watches. Overall, very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5

James W. Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 2:47 pm

This is the most complicated mechanical/automatic watch I own. I bought this exact model a little over 2 years ago from an authorized dealer overseas. I remember debating over the blue versus black dial and eventually the blue won. The detail on the dial and inner dials is amazing and complement each other well. There are 8 hands total: hour, minute, second, 24-hour, timer minute, timer hour, timer second, and date hand. This chronograph does not keep elasped time but it does reset to zero instantly upon button push. The month and day are easy to read but the date is difficult to read due to small arrow tip and busyness of the outer edge of the dial. I often mistaken the date markers as minute markers when setting time. The lume is not as bright as my Rolex GMTIIc or Submariner but it’s probably because of their size. The reserve is very good when you wind it up. I’ve gotten 3 days before. I do have 2 minor complaints. One is setting the date. If you go past the date accidently, the only way to go back is to set the time back a whole 24 hours. The other is the rotor weight. You get a weird vibration feeling from the rotor rotating with sudden hand movements followed by a quick halt, like when you put your hand on a table right after you sit down. It can last for a few seconds. I do not get this feeling with either of my Rolexes. My guess is the weight of the rotor is more significant on the Omega. At any rate, I think this is one of the best looking non-”Co-Axial” Omega’s out there and will likely stay in my small collection for good. You can definitely tell this is a quality watch by the detail, weight, and tightness of the bracelet and clasp.
Rating: 4 / 5

D. Hong Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 3:27 pm

This is a gorgeous watch and looks absolutely better in person. This Speedmaster is part of the Michael Schumacher collection. The watch matches very well with sporty clothes, and even business attire. Its an attractive watch that looks its price, but not gaudy. The blue is deep enough to wear with a black suit, and the dials glow in the dark. It’s an automatic watch so you will first have to wind the crown about 20 times to get it charged up and then wear it about 8 hours a day to keep the reserve power going.

I purchased this from Amazon at a discount compared to the shops at the mall. It comes with serial numbers laser inscribed, certificates, box, and case. The only thing you won’t get is the Omega authorized dealer warranty card, but it’s an authentic watch sold by Amazon, and Amazon offers a 2 year warranty if you buy it from them, meaning they have to be the seller and not a Z shop.

I love it.

Rating: 5 / 5

Charles O. Cowing Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

A watch for the collector who prizes the ideosyncratic.

Omega has created a quirky day/date automatic (a big deal in the watch world) that isn’t the price of an automobile. All automatics are a little less exact than quartz as far as timekeeping goes, but my speedmaster only gains about two minutes per month, and since I like using it, I don’t mind re-setting it from time to time.

The actual user manual is on-line, very specific and clear about the controls.

But if you have no fascination with the art of watchmaking and the “complications” of authentic, quality Swiss watchwork, go with a quartz; it’s less “work”…
Rating: 5 / 5

Michael E. Wilson Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Overall I am pleased with this watch It is obviously well-made and the quality of the fabrication is apparent. However it does not keep time as accurately as less expensive quartz watches I have owned. My biggest reservation is the documentation that comes with it. It includes a booklet from Omega that describes the operation of many different watches and is keyed to the model number of the watch and schematics of each model For one of the functions of my watch it gives instructions to use a button that isn’t even present on my particular watch. So the assembly and proofreading, as well as accessiblity, of the instructions, leaves something to be desired. I think this watch will give years of good service and wear, but I expected more for this level of price.
Rating: 3 / 5
Ryan P. Nolan Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I am very pleased with the look and functionality of the watch. This was my first watch and I feel I made the right decision. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and it has kept perfect time. I love the look and seems to draws attention from those who have an eye for quality watches. Overall, very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5
James W. Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
This is the most complicated mechanical/automatic watch I own. I bought this exact model a little over 2 years ago from an authorized dealer overseas. I remember debating over the blue versus black dial and eventually the blue won. The detail on the dial and inner dials is amazing and complement each other well. There are 8 hands total: hour, minute, second, 24-hour, timer minute, timer hour, timer second, and date hand. This chronograph does not keep elasped time but it does reset to zero instantly upon button push. The month and day are easy to read but the date is difficult to read due to small arrow tip and busyness of the outer edge of the dial. I often mistaken the date markers as minute markers when setting time. The lume is not as bright as my Rolex GMTIIc or Submariner but it’s probably because of their size. The reserve is very good when you wind it up. I’ve gotten 3 days before. I do have 2 minor complaints. One is setting the date. If you go past the date accidently, the only way to go back is to set the time back a whole 24 hours. The other is the rotor weight. You get a weird vibration feeling from the rotor rotating with sudden hand movements followed by a quick halt, like when you put your hand on a table right after you sit down. It can last for a few seconds. I do not get this feeling with either of my Rolexes. My guess is the weight of the rotor is more significant on the Omega. At any rate, I think this is one of the best looking non-”Co-Axial” Omega’s out there and will likely stay in my small collection for good. You can definitely tell this is a quality watch by the detail, weight, and tightness of the bracelet and clasp.
Rating: 4 / 5
D. Hong Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
This is a gorgeous watch and looks absolutely better in person. This Speedmaster is part of the Michael Schumacher collection. The watch matches very well with sporty clothes, and even business attire. Its an attractive watch that looks its price, but not gaudy. The blue is deep enough to wear with a black suit, and the dials glow in the dark. It’s an automatic watch so you will first have to wind the crown about 20 times to get it charged up and then wear it about 8 hours a day to keep the reserve power going.

I purchased this from Amazon at a discount compared to the shops at the mall. It comes with serial numbers laser inscribed, certificates, box, and case. The only thing you won’t get is the Omega authorized dealer warranty card, but it’s an authentic watch sold by Amazon, and Amazon offers a 2 year warranty if you buy it from them, meaning they have to be the seller and not a Z shop.

I love it.

Rating: 5 / 5
Charles O. Cowing Says:
October 7th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
A watch for the collector who prizes the ideosyncratic.

Omega has created a quirky day/date automatic (a big deal in the watch world) that isn’t the price of an automobile. All automatics are a little less exact than quartz as far as timekeeping goes, but my speedmaster only gains about two minutes per month, and since I like using it, I don’t mind re-setting it from time to time.

The actual user manual is on-line, very specific and clear about the controls.

But if you have no fascination with the art of watchmaking and the “complications” of authentic, quality Swiss watchwork, go with a quartz; it’s less “work”…
Rating: 5 / 5

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