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Omega Speedmaster Albino (Ref. 3511.20), 1999
- Maker / attribution
- Omega (maker)
- Date
- 1999
- Historical period
- Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Wristwatch
- Dimensions
- Case 39 mm
- Stock no.
- Product 8515969351863
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8515969351863)
- Catalogue title (original)
- 1999 Omega Speedmaster Albino - Box and Papers (Ref. 3511.20) (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8515969351863), this is a wristwatch by Omega, made in Switzerland, dated 1999. The Atlas places it in the Mechanical Renaissance period (1990 – 2010) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 39 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — Huntington Company
History and Significance The Omega Speedmaster ref. 3511.20 is part of a lesser discussed branch of the Speedmaster family, often referred to as the “Reduced” or automatic line. While the Moonwatch remained manually wound, Omega expanded the collection in the late 1980s and 1990s to include automatic chronographs that carried the same design language in a more compact and accessible format. This reference features a white dial configuration, which offers a different look compared to the more common black dial Speedmasters. The layout remains classic with three sub registers and a tachymeter scale, but the lighter dial gives it a cleaner and more contemporary feel. Powered by an automatic chronograph movement, the watch was designed for everyday usability while still retaining the core identity of the Speedmaster. These references have developed a following for their proportions and versatility, especially for those who prefer a slightly smaller case. Writer’s Thoughts This is one of the more wearable Speedmasters. The size feels balanced, and the automatic movement makes it easy to live with day to day. The white dial changes the character entirely. It feels lighter and more casual, while still keeping the structure and layout that make the Speedmaster recognizable. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed authentic. Each piece is offered in honest condition, ensuring collectors receive a timepiece that reflects both originality and integrity. Specifications Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Automatic (Ref. 3511.20) Year: Circa 1990s Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 39mm Dial: White dial with applied indices and three subdials Movement: Automatic Omega chronograph movement Strap/Bracelet: Omega stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: Omega folding clasp Contents: Box and papers Condition Case: Stainless steel case shows visible surface wear and scratches, particularly along the tachymeter bezel, consistent with regular use. Dial: The white dial is clean with no visible damage. Hands: Clean and match the dial. Crystal: Clean, with no dents or chips. Strap/Bracelet: The bracelet shows almost no stretch and normal surface wear.
Historical context
Mechanical Renaissance (1990 – 2010)
Mechanical watches return as cultural objects; independent watchmaking flourishes.
Mechanical watches returned as cultural and luxury objects. Complications, tourbillons and new materials proliferated; independent watchmakers such as George Daniels, F.P. Journe and Philippe Dufour revived artisanal watchmaking; collecting vintage watches became a major field.
Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Quartz Revolution
Atlas type guide
Wristwatches
Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.
After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.
What to look for
- The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
- The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
- Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
- Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.
Dating clues
- Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
- Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
- Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
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