At the time of the Speedmaster’s inception, manufacturers replica tag heuer watches of chronographs like such were less so concerned with conforming to industry trends, or captivating the eyes of those in search of flashy timepieces, and more so focused on creating watches that served their purpose effectively. This is partially due to the culture and mindset that surrounded the purchase of chronographs at the time, given that most were sought out as tools to be used by professionals working in fields were precise timing was of the utmost importance. For this reason, legibility impacted the Speedmaster’s most well known forms greatly, and informed several of its trademark design facets.
Of these facets, it could be said that the most noteworthy is the use of white painted hands to track hours, minutes, and all chronograph functions. Against a black dial, polished steel hands can become obscured by rays of light that hit at just the angle, but through the use of stark white hands, legibility is perpetually maintained, ensuring that checking the time is never a chore, for the moments when it matters most. Pairing these hands with white dial markings only furthers its legibility and status as a true perfect replica watches tool watch.