The White-Dial Speedy first made headwaves back in November 2023, when brand ambassador and ex-007 Daniel Craig sauntered through the Planet Omega Exhibition in New York with an unfamiliar watch face on his wrist. Fans of the model, which dates back to 1957, scrambled to catch a glimpse of Craig’s timepiece, with speculation running wild as to whether he was wearing a special one-off custom model, or teasing Omega’s next big release.

Well, now we know. The new 42mm, hand-wound watch is the first white-dial Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional option outside of now-discontinued limited editions, joining the set of standard references such as the classic steel black dial, Sedna gold, Moonshine gold and Canopus white gold versions.

Powered by a METAS-certified Master Chronometer calibre 3861, the new Speedmaster remains relatively unchanged in terms of its mechanical fittings, but offers an elevated, long-desired aesthetic with a few minor changes — such as the application of red ‘Speedmaster’ text instead of white and a red-tipped seconds hand to match. 

It only comes in the ‘sapphire sandwich’ design, with a massive exhibition caseback in sapphire and a polished finish on alternating links on the five-line bracelet. The lacquer dial offers a slightly more luxurious finish than the original matte black, while the indices come applied rather than printed; Omega hasn’t overdone it here. Though the 50m water resistance could be better, they’ve certainly taken the effort to respect one of the world’s most-loved watches with a coat of fresh paint (literally).

We’re not going to beat around the bush here — if anyone was considering the Rolex Daytona as their next chronograph, they’re definitely going to be thinking again. A non-limited, steel-finished model in 42mm is exactly what the fans want in the form of a modern classic — carrying on the brand’s well-received success with last year’s Seamaster range.