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Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 19, Presented To Astronaut Michael Collins, circa...
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Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 19, Presented To Astronaut Michael Collins, circa 1969Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold, three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini 10 - Apollo 11, No. 19, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time", burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons, No. 19, 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, black baton hands
Movement: No. 26555021, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Signed: Omega Speedmaster Professional, 163.5 grams gross weight
This highly important timepiece is accompanied by a hand written note that reads "This Omega watch was given to me shortly after the flight of Apollo XI, and has been in my personal possession ever since. i wore it seldom if ever, but I have wound it every decade or so, and I believe it is in perfect operating condition. Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP"
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) and the present watch #19 (Collins).
Condition Report*:
Type: Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 19, Presented To Astronaut Michael Collins, circa 1969
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: 163.5 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 19, Ref. 145.022 69
Case Info: three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini 10 - Apollo 11, No. 19, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time", burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: No. 26555021, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Condition: This highly important timepiece presents in very good overall condition. Signs of light wear. The movement is running and chronograph functions are working, however, the hour register hand is resetting slightly past "12". 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".
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: 163.5 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 19, Ref. 145.022 69
Case Info: three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Michael Collins, Gemini 10 - Apollo 11, No. 19, to mark man's conquest of space with time, through time, on time", burgundy-colored tachymètre bezel, polished and brushed lyre lugs, round push buttons
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: No. 26555021, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Condition: This highly important timepiece presents in very good overall condition. Signs of light wear. The movement is running and chronograph functions are working, however, the hour register hand is resetting slightly past "12". Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2022 June 1 Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction #5529 (go to Auction Home page)
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