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Omega Speedmaster Salmon Grand Prix (Ref. 3511.60), 1997

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Omega (maker)
Date
1997
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 39 mm
Stock no.
Product 8286817386679
Credit line
Dealer listing, Huntington Company (product 8286817386679)
Catalogue title (original)
1997 Omega Speedmaster Salmon Grand Prix (Ref. 3511.60) (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Huntington Company (dealer) (stock number Product 8286817386679), this is a wristwatch by Omega, made in Switzerland, dated 1997. 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 This Omega Speedmaster Ref. 3511.60 was released in 1997 as part of the “Grand Prix” series, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Speedmaster line. Distinguished by its rare salmon-colored dial, this variant was produced in limited numbers and has become one of the rarer versions of the automatic Speedmaster Reduced. It carries the same design DNA that defined the Speedmaster family: a tachymeter bezel, tri-compax chronograph layout, and bold yet compact proportions, but in a 39mm case that wears comfortably for a wide range of wrists. The dial itself is the centerpiece, displaying a warm metallic salmon tone with applied indices and white subdials, all retaining their original tritium lume. The automatic chronograph movement (Caliber 1152, based on the ETA 2890-A2 with a Dubois Dépraz chronograph module) delivers dependable performance while maintaining the classic Speedmaster look. Writer’s Thoughts This 3511.60 is the kind of Speedmaster that stands out quietly, instantly recognizable yet distinct from the countless Moonwatch variants. The 39mm case makes it especially wearable, and the salmon dial gives it a rare character that feels equally vintage and contemporary. It’s a great entry point for collectors who appreciate rarity without ostentation. Our Promise Every watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed to be authentic. This Omega Speedmaster is presented in original condition, representing both timeless style and enduring quality. Specifications Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Reduced “Grand Prix” Ref. 3511.60 Year: 1997 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Size: 39mm diameter, 18mm lug width Bezel: Steel tachymeter bezel Dial: Salmon dial with tritium lume Crystal: Sapphire crystal Movement: Automatic chronograph Bracelet: Original stainless steel bracelet Buckle/Clasp: folding clasp Contents: Watch only Condition Case: Excellent condition with regular signs of wear; unpolished and sharp Bezel: Excellent condition, tachymeter text fully legible Crystal: Clean with no dings or cracks Dial: Original salmon dial in near-perfect condition with intact tritium lume. Some edge wear on the subdials Hands: Original hands with tritium lume Bracelet: Original bracelet with no noticeable stretch, minor surface wear Buckle: Excellent condition with typical light 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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