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Omega, Rare And Historically Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 25, Presented To And Consigned By Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9, circa 1969Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold, three body, burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons, screw down case back engraved "Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time", No. 25
Dial: gold, applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers, black baton hands
Movement: No. 28080684, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold original band with deployant clasp engraved RLS, approximately 7 3/4 inches
This exceptional and very rare timepiece is accompanied by a letter of authenticity/ownership that states "Russell L. Schweickart, I hereby certify that the accompanying 18k gold Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon watch, serial number #25, and inscribed, -Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart - Apollo 9, with further inscription, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time is the one presented to me at the Omega gala dinner on November 25, 1969, at the Hotel Warwick in Houston. it has been a part of my personal collection since having received it."
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. A listing of recipients and numbers include #3 (Shepard), #17 (Armstrong), #21 (Aldrin), #27 (Slayton), #28 (Chaffee),#19 (Collins) and the present watch #25 (Schweickart).
Russell L. Schweickart served as science and technology assistant to the governor of California after he left NASA, and then for years as the Chairman of the California Energy Commission. In the 1980s he founded the Association of Space Explorers, creating an organization of men and women from around the world who had experienced with their own eyes the home of all the life in our corner of the Universe. Later he co-founded the B612 Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to defending Earth from asteroid impacts.
Condition Report*:
Type: Omega, Rare And Historically Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 25, Presented To And Consigned By Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9, circa 1969
Model: ref. 145.022 - 69
Dial: gold, applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers
Hands: black baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 164.2 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 25
Case Info: three body, burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons, screw down case back engraved "Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time"
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: hesalite
Watch Movement: No. 28080684, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold original band with deployant clasp engraved RLS, approximately 7 3/4 inches
Condition: Impeccable originality. The movement and inner case back are pristine with no signs of former repairs. The dial is superb overall. The case is very good. Some light scratches to the case back and some tiny areas of discoloring to the bezel. Case is without signs of polishing. The band with moderate wear commensurate to age. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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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".
Model: ref. 145.022 - 69
Dial: gold, applied gold and black enameled block markers, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers
Hands: black baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 164.2 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 25
Case Info: three body, burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons, screw down case back engraved "Astronaut Russell L. Schweickart, Apollo 9, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time"
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: hesalite
Watch Movement: No. 28080684, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold original band with deployant clasp engraved RLS, approximately 7 3/4 inches
Condition: Impeccable originality. The movement and inner case back are pristine with no signs of former repairs. The dial is superb overall. The case is very good. Some light scratches to the case back and some tiny areas of discoloring to the bezel. Case is without signs of polishing. The band with moderate wear commensurate to age. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)
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