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Omega, Very Fine And Rare, 18K, Apollo XI Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch. No. 167. Ref: 145.022. Circa 1969. ...
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Omega, Very Fine And Rare, 18K, Apollo XI Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch. No. 167. Ref: 145.022. Circa 1969Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold, Three body case consisting of a snap bezel and screw down case back. Burgundy colored tachymetre' bezel insert. Polished and brushed lyre lugs, case no. 167
Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers. OM SWISS OM, black baton hands
Movement: Omega caliber 861,17 jewels, manual winding, copper finished movement with inner gold dust cap.
Band: Omega 18k bracelet and clasp. Will fit up to a 7 3/8 inch wrist.
Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker.
You do not have to be an astronaut to have the very same limited edition Speedmaster that was given to the astronauts. We are pleased to offer a very fine example of the original 1969, limited edition, 18k Omega Speedmaster 145.022 - 69. Low number of 167 with 1014 examples having been produced.
According to Omega Public Relations, the first thirty Apollo XI Commemorative gold Speedmaster watches were "created in tribute to the sensational exploit of Man's first landing on the Moon". The watches numbered 1 and 2 in the series, having been refused by their intended recipients (President Nixon and Vice-President Agnew) presently reside in the Omega museum. Numbers 3 through 28 were personalized and presented to the astronauts in NASA's space program. the lower numbers were reserved for those astronauts who had been with NASA the longest.
Condition Report*:
Type: Omega, Very Fine And Rare, 18K, Apollo XI Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch. No. 167. Ref: 145.022. Circa 1969
Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker.
Model: Limited Edition Speedmaster
Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers. OM SWISS OM.
Hands: black baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #case no. 167
Case Info: Three body case consisting of a snap bezel and screw down case back. Burgundy colored tachymetre' bezel insert. Polished and brushed lyre lugs.
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: Omega hesalite crystal
Watch Movement: Omega caliber 861,17 jewels, manual winding, copper finished movement with inner gold dust cap.
Band: Omega 18k bracelet and clasp. Will fit up to a 7 3/8 inch wrist.
Circa: 1969
Condition: Very fine example of the original 1969 limited edition, Apollo XI Speedmaster. Unpolished, factory finish with sharp edges and defined chamfers. Two tiny dings on the bezel edge near "95". Scratch on case back through "Omega" and into "Speedmaster". Fine lines on clasp very well defined and indicating the watch experienced very respectful use. The watch sets, winds and the chronograph functions operate at time of cataloging but the service history is unknown and a fresh service is recommended for everyday use. Sold with as described with no further service warranty.
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Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Signed: Dial, case and movement signed by maker.
Model: Limited Edition Speedmaster
Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers. OM SWISS OM.
Hands: black baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #case no. 167
Case Info: Three body case consisting of a snap bezel and screw down case back. Burgundy colored tachymetre' bezel insert. Polished and brushed lyre lugs.
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: Omega hesalite crystal
Watch Movement: Omega caliber 861,17 jewels, manual winding, copper finished movement with inner gold dust cap.
Band: Omega 18k bracelet and clasp. Will fit up to a 7 3/8 inch wrist.
Circa: 1969
Condition: Very fine example of the original 1969 limited edition, Apollo XI Speedmaster. Unpolished, factory finish with sharp edges and defined chamfers. Two tiny dings on the bezel edge near "95". Scratch on case back through "Omega" and into "Speedmaster". Fine lines on clasp very well defined and indicating the watch experienced very respectful use. The watch sets, winds and the chronograph functions operate at time of cataloging but the service history is unknown and a fresh service is recommended for everyday use. Sold with as described with no further service warranty.
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2023 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5540 (go to Auction Home page)
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