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The Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 with Racing Dial
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The Omega Speedmaster Mark 2 with Racing Dial
The first related to optimizing the movement for space, which meant changing parts of the Caliber 861, such as pivots, to components made from special alloys to better resist the extreme temperature variations in space. Part two related to optimizing the case: for the first time, titanium was selected for its greater strength, resistance and lightness. Part 3 related to the dial which had to provide maximum visibility even during severe vibrations – hence the space capsule shaped chrono minute and hour counters – and resist the unfiltered UV rays in space, which resulted in its silver white color. The final part in a resoundingly cool act of overkill was a bright red anodized aluminum protective case.