Omega – Mainplate & Bridge

Is the New Omega Speedmaster Professional Too Enthusiast Focused?

On the first “Speedy Tuesday” of the year, Omega announced a major upgrade to the Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch.” This is a watch that Omega doesn’t update often, and this particular update was the biggest in decades. Most notably, the new reference 310.30.42.50.01.001 has a Master Chronometer certified Co-Axial movement, a new bracelet, and some greatContinue reading “Is the New Omega Speedmaster Professional Too Enthusiast Focused?”

A Watch Built for Two

I recently became aware of the concept of a shared watch. In reading HODINKEE’s “The Watch I Wore Most in 2019” Jason Heaton, Editor-at-Large, talked about his Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe LE for HODINKEE. The sentence that caught my eye was: “Since then, it’s been on my wrist weekly and when I’m not wearing it,Continue reading “A Watch Built for Two”

Mainplate & Bridge

Welcome to Mainplate & Bridge. This is a blog for watch lovers. I’ve been reading about and obsessing over wrist watches for over two decades now. I still have a lot to learn but man do I love these little clocks. I’ll write about what I like, and what I think. I’m happy to helpContinue reading “Mainplate & Bridge”