Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Omega
Speedmaster 'Apollo 11 50th Anniversary' Reference 310.20.42.50.01.001 | A limited edition stainless steel and 18k MoonshineTM gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2022
Lot Closed
May 15, 01:19 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Omega
Speedmaster 'Apollo 11 50th Anniversary' Reference 310.20.42.50.01.001
A limited edition stainless steel and 18k MoonshineTM gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 2022
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 3861 manual, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel and 18k MoonshineTM gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 82'964'023, 6635/6969
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Omega warranty card, Master chronometer card, pictogram card and limited edition booklet, polishing cloth, card holder, bracelet tool, two velcro badges, hang tag, loupe, Nato strap and presentation case with lunar module stand and outer packaging
On July 21, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped off the Eagle to become the first human to stand on another world. Roughly 15 minutes after Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin - an Omega ambassador since 2009 - joined him on the Moon's Surface. It was during this legendary mission that the Omega Speedmaster Professional became the first watch worn on the moon.
This lot not only commemorates a great moment in history, but also celebrates a design first: the use of a brand new patent-pending exclusive alloy called 18K Moonshine Gold.
The watch has two Apollo 11 tributes found on the dial. A number “11” featured in 18K Moonshine™ Gold at 11 o’clock. More notably, the 9 o’clock subdial shows Buzz Aldrin climbing down onto the lunar surface. This 18K Moonshine™ Gold subdial is blackened and laser-engraved.
The blackened decorative inner caseback shows Buzz Aldrin’s laser-engraved footprint on the lunar surface, while Neil Armstrong’s legendary quote 'That's one small step for a man one giant leap for mankind' is written in 18K Moonshine™ Gold-plated lettering.
This limited edition timepiece is in overall excellent condition and is accompanied by the international warranty card, presentation box and accessories.