replica speedmaster apollo 13
If you are shopping for a replica Speedmaster Apollo 13, you are most likely chasing the look of the "Snoopy" tribute — the black-dial chronograph that honors the Silver Snoopy Award Omega received for helping bring the crew of Apollo 13 home safely. This 1:1 replica reproduces that story-driven design in a wearable 42mm case, pairing the familiar tachymeter bezel and three-register dial with the silver Snoopy medallion on the back. It is made for people who love the history and the silhouette without chasing auction-house prices.
What makes the Apollo 13 edition different from a standard Speedmaster?
The real watch was released to mark the Silver Snoopy Award, and the giveaway detail is the caseback: a silver Snoopy medallion with mission-style engraving instead of a plain exhibition window. Our replica keeps that medallion, the stepped black dial and the luminous stick hands that define the tribute model.
Key Features
- 42mm stainless steel case with the classic twisted-lug Speedmaster profile
- Black stepped dial with three recessed sub-dials and luminous stick hands
- Fixed tachymeter bezel with a crisply engraved scale
- Manual-wind chronograph movement with working pushers and running seconds
- Silver Snoopy caseback medallion with mission-inspired engraving
- Domed hesalite-style crystal, with a scratch-resistant sapphire option
- Sealed caseback rated for everyday splash resistance
- Fits wrists from roughly 6 to 8 inches with the supplied strap
Materials and specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and finished with a mix of brushed flanks and polished bevels, so it reads correctly on the wrist under natural light. The dial is a matte-black stepped plate with applied indices, printed minute tracks and three sunken registers for chronograph minutes, hours and running seconds. Hand-wound movements keep the case slim at around 14mm thick, which is why the watch slips under a shirt cuff the way the original does. Crystals are domed for that warm vintage distortion; the sapphire option trades a little character for everyday durability. The caseback threads down with a gasket, giving dependable resistance to rain, handwashing and desk splashes — it is not a dive watch, so keep it out of pools and showers.
Is it comfortable for daily wear?
Yes. At 42mm with curved lugs it sits close to the wrist, and the included strap softens quickly after a few days. Owners of the genuine piece report the same balanced feel, which is what makes this layout so easy to live with.
How does the chronograph perform in normal use?
The pushers start, stop and reset the central seconds hand with a firm click, and the sub-dials track elapsed minutes and hours. Treat it as a mechanical instrument: avoid resetting while the chronograph is running and keep it away from magnets.
Shipping and returns
Orders ship in plain, protective packaging with tracking, usually within a few business days, and every watch is checked and timed before it leaves. If the fit or finish is not right for you, returns are accepted within 30 days in unworn condition, and the movement is covered against manufacturing defects.