The Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.40, also listed as 3570.40.00, is the Japan-market “Japan Racing” or “Japan Special Racing” Speedmaster described in auction catalogues. Its signature is a red-checker racing dial; catalogue records report a 42 mm stainless-steel case and hand-wound calibre 1861. Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips report a limited production of 2,004 pieces, but that figure is an auction-house account rather than a verified Omega production ledger.
What is the Speedmaster Professional 3570.40?
Reference 3570.40 is identified by auction houses as the Speedmaster Professional “Japan Racing” or “Japan Special Racing.” Christie’s describes reference 3570.40.00 as introduced in 2004 for the Japanese market; Phillips dates its example to 2004 and says an Omega Extract from the Archives for that specific watch records later delivery to Japan. These are catalogue descriptions of the model and individual lots, not a complete official Omega specification sheet. Phillips Christie’s Sotheby’s
How to recognize the Japan Racing dial
The clearest visual identifier in Sotheby’s description is the distinctive red-checker racing configuration. The same catalogue places the design in the context of the 1960s Speedmaster Moonwatch Racing model and the 1970s Speedmaster Mark II Racing. Treat that history as Sotheby’s account, not as a direct Omega statement. Sotheby’s catalogue entry
Reported specifications
| Detail | Catalogue-reported information |
|---|---|
| Model name and reference | Speedmaster Professional Japan Racing / Japan Special Racing; 3570.40 or 3570.40.00. Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips catalogue records. |
| Period and market | Introduced in 2004 for Japan according to Christie’s; Phillips dates its specific example to 2004 and documents subsequent delivery to Japan in that example’s extract. |
| Reported production | 2,004 pieces according to Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips; Phillips describes the watches as unnumbered. This is a reported figure from auction catalogues, not an Omega-confirmed production ledger. |
| Case | Stainless steel, 42 mm diameter, as reported by Christie’s and Phillips. |
| Movement | Manual calibre 1861 with 18 jewels, as reported by Christie’s and Phillips. |
| Bracelet | Stainless-steel Omega bracelet on the cited lots; this does not establish that every surviving example retains its original bracelet. |
| Dial | Red-checker racing configuration, per Sotheby’s. |
The cited catalogues do not establish an official, complete specification sheet. They do not provide verified values here for crystal material, water resistance, power reserve, bracelet reference or service interval, so those details should not be inferred from this description.
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What does “2,004 pieces” mean?
Christie’s and Sotheby’s state that 2,004 pieces were produced for the Japan-market edition; Phillips also gives 2,004 and characterizes the watches as unnumbered. The consistent figure is useful context, but the available records are secondary catalogue sources rather than an independently checked Omega production ledger. It is therefore more precise to say “reported production of 2,004” than to present the count as manufacturer-confirmed.
How to assess an individual 3570.40
A correct reference label is only a starting point. Auction descriptions identify the model, but do not authenticate a particular watch. Compare the individual watch’s reference and records, dial, hands, case, movement and bracelet against credible documentation, and arrange a qualified inspection if authenticity or condition is uncertain.
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- Condition: Examine the dial and case, ask about restoration or replaced parts, and establish whether the movement operates as expected. Auction catalogues do not provide a universal condition scale.
- Provenance: Compare serial and reference records with any warranty documents, archive extract or other history supplied with the watch. Phillips describes an extract for its own lot; it should not be assumed to accompany every 3570.40.
- Completeness: Record exactly what is included—bracelet, box, papers, manuals and accessories. Christie’s and Phillips describe lots with differing inclusions, so “full set” should be verified item by item rather than assumed from the reference.
What can auction records tell you about value?
Phillips reports a realized result for one historical lot. That result applies to that watch and sale, not to a current price range for the reference. A meaningful comparison requires recent comparable sales with the sale date, venue, currency, condition and included material; the cited historical result alone does not establish present-day value. Phillips lot record
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