A copy Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday is a replica of the 2017 Omega Speedmaster limited edition built for the #SpeedyTuesday community. Four details decide whether it looks right: the radial subdials, the brushed 42mm case, the engraved caseback, and the vintage script on the dial. A copy that nails those four points reads as the real thing on the wrist. One that misses two of them does not.
Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday Clone Watch Guide: Specs, Movements and Price
What made the Speedy Tuesday Speedmaster a limited edition?
The #SpeedyTuesday hashtag started in 2012 on Fratello Watches, where Robert-Jan Broer posted Speedmaster photos every Tuesday. Omega turned the idea into a real watch in January 2017. The run was capped at 2,012 pieces, a nod to the year the hashtag began.
Omega sold the watch online, with no dealer stock. It sold out on launch day, and that scarcity is why copies exist and why this design gets copied so often.
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- Reference 311.32.42.30.01.001, stainless steel, 42mm
- Black dial with radial (sector) subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock
- White hands and markers, no date window
- Caseback engraved with the radial pattern and the piece number out of 2,012
- Radial subdial layout drawn from the Alaska III prototype built for NASA testing
What does "copy" mean in the replica market?
A copy is a watch built to look like a specific reference, sold without the original brand's involvement. The word covers a wide range. A budget quartz piece and a high-grade automatic clone share a name and little else.
Understanding Speedmaster Clone
Many sellers grade copies with loose labels such as AAA, 1:1, or Swiss movement. Those labels come from the seller, not from a factory standard. Judge the watch, not the sticker.
Which details separate a good copy from a poor one?
Dial and subdials
The radial subdials are the signature. The numerals sit on arcs around the outside of each register, not in straight lines. On a weak copy the rings print too thick and the edges smear.
Check the spacing between the three subdials and the center. They should sit on the same radius and line up with each other.
Case and bezel
The 2017 watch uses a brushed case with polished bevels on the lugs. Bezel edges are crisp, and the insert sits flush with the case. A copy with soft lug edges or a raised insert looks wrong from arm's length.
Caseback engraving
The caseback carries the radial pattern and the limited number. Engraving on a good copy cuts into the metal. On a cheap one it sits on the surface and rubs away with wear.
Hands, lume and crystal
White hands and a low crystal define the look. Lume color should be a warm off-white, not bright green in daylight. The crystal should show little glare and sit level with the bezel.
Strap and buckle
Strap choice changes the feel of the watch. A leather strap reads dressier, while a fabric NATO in orange and black matches the 2018 Ultraman follow-up. Check stitching, hardware finish, and whether the buckle matches the case metal.
Speedy Tuesday or Ultraman: what changes in a copy?
The 2018 Speedy Tuesday Ultraman keeps the radial subdials and the 42mm case, then adds orange hands and an orange central chronograph hand. A small Ultraman figure hides inside the subdial at 9 o'clock. That figure is the fastest way to spot a lazy copy, because many either skip it or place it in the wrong spot.
Ultraman copies also ship with a fabric strap and a spare. If a seller shows a leather strap on an Ultraman, ask for photos of the full set.
What movement sits inside a copy?
Copies of the Speedy Tuesday use three main movement types: quartz, a hand-wound chronograph clone, and builds around a Seagull ST19 or a similar column-wheel caliber. The original runs a hand-wound Omega caliber 1861 with a power reserve near 48 hours.
A quartz copy keeps time and costs less to own. A mechanical clone gives the winding feel and the sweeping seconds hand, but it needs service.
How do you check a copy before you buy?
- Ask for macro photos of the dial, the caseback and the crown.
- Compare subdial placement against official product photos.
- Confirm the chronograph pushers start, stop and reset with a firm click.
- Verify the case width at 42mm and the lug width at 20mm.
- Ask which movement is fitted and who can service it.
FAQ
How many Speedy Tuesday watches were made?
Omega made 2,012 pieces of the 2017 edition, and the 2018 Ultraman used the same 2,012-piece cap. The number matches the year the hashtag started.
Is a copy Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday water resistant?
Assume nothing. Casebacks on copies are often engraved rather than pressure tested, and gaskets vary by batch. Keep a copy away from swimming and showers unless a watchmaker has tested the seals.
Can a watchmaker service a copy chronograph?
Many can, though parts for clone movements take time to source. Ask before you buy, since some shops refuse replica work on principle.
Does a copy hold value?
No. Copies sell as used watches, not as collectibles. Buy one to wear, not to store.
Care notes for a copy Speedmaster chronograph
Run the chronograph now and then to keep the gears moving, but do not leave it running for days on a quartz model. Keep the pushers dry and free of grit. A mechanical copy wants a service every few years, while a quartz copy just needs a battery.
Store the watch on a soft surface, and wipe the case with a dry cloth after wear. Sweat and salt dull the brushed finish over time.