The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional ref. 310.30.42.50.04.001 was introduced in March 2024. It is the first regular production Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional to feature a glossy lacquer white dial, a departure from the typical black dial seen in the range. The case is 42mm wide and 13.2mm thick. The watch features applied logo and indices, Moonwatch style hands, and sapphire crystals on the front and on the back (dubbed a “sapphire sandwich”). Powering the watch is the manual Caliber 3861, with 50 hours of power reserve, which can be seen through the exhibition caseback.
The watch debuted on the secondary market the same month it was released, in March 2024. It entered the market trading slightly above retail, with a market price slightly above JP¥1,508,000 against a retail price of approximately JP¥1,357,000. However, as is typical with new releases, the market price has gradually decreased to around JP¥1,206,000 as of January 2025. Over the past six months, it has underperformed the WatchCharts Omega Market Index, the WatchCharts Omega Speedmaster Market Index, and the WatchCharts Overall Market Index. However, the USD price has been relatively more stable over the last three months (-1.4% as of the time of writing), and for now the watch holds its value relatively well for an Omega Speedmaster.
This reference is a great option for collectors looking for a Moonwatch with a different look. It should be considered alongside the current-production options with a black dial – the sapphire variant 310.30.42.50.01.002 and the hesalite variant 310.30.42.50.01.001 can be had for about JP¥151,000 and JP¥302,000 less, respectively. When buying from an authorized dealer, the white dial variant offers the best value retention among the three, though whether or not this remains true long term remains to be seen. For more affordable but still modern Speedmaster Professionals, one should look to the models featuring the older caliber 1861, namely the sapphire 311.30.42.30.01.006 and the hesalite 311.30.42.30.01.005. For white-dial chronograph alternatives, consider the Zenith Chronomaster Sport reference 03.3100.3600/69 and the Tudor Black Bay Chrono reference 79360N.
