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Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 6, Presented To Astronaut Scott Carpenter, circa ...
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Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 6, Presented To Astronaut Scott Carpenter, circa 1969Case: 40 mm, 18k yellow gold, three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7, No. 6, 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. 6, 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. 28,080,605, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold Omega bracelet, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Signed: Omega on dial, case, movement, bracelet/clasp
In the pantheon of collectible wristwatches, few watches embody their heritage like the present lot. This Omega "Moonwatch" Speedmaster, reference 145.022-69 BA belonged to Commander Scott Carpenter, and was one of twenty-six gifted to astronauts by Omega in 1969. Ten years prior, in 1959, Carpenter was one of seven men selected to partake in the Mercury Project, the U.S.'s first attempt to put man in space. He was the sixth man to be successfully launched into space, and the second American to successfully orbit the earth aboard the Aurora-7. Presented to Carpenter in recognition of that feat, this lot is preserved in original, unpolished condition, comes from the original family, and would be an undisputed cornerstone in any collection.
Condition Report*:
Type: Omega, Very Rare And Important Gold Speedmaster Professional Wristwatch, No. 6, Presented To Astronaut Scott Carpenter, 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
Case Info: three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7, No. 6, 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. 6, Ref. 145.022-69
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: No. 28,080,605, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold Omega bracelet, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Circa: 1969
Condition: this watch has been lovingly cared for. It has remained in the Carpenter family since 1969, and is in good overall condition. Dial is superb, with only a few specks of dust present. Case with surface scratches throughout, though black enamel inlay to caseback engraving is well preserved. Bezel also wonderfully preserved. Bracelet with surface scratches, some stretch. No watchmaker marks to interior of caseback. watch is in very good overall condition. 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".
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
Case Info: three body, case back engraved "Astronaut Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7, No. 6, 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. 6, Ref. 145.022-69
Case Width: 40 mm
Watch Movement: No. 28,080,605, copper finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, caliber 861, inner gold cap over the movement
Band: 18k gold Omega bracelet, deployant clasp marked 1116/575
Circa: 1969
Condition: this watch has been lovingly cared for. It has remained in the Carpenter family since 1969, and is in good overall condition. Dial is superb, with only a few specks of dust present. Case with surface scratches throughout, though black enamel inlay to caseback engraving is well preserved. Bezel also wonderfully preserved. Bracelet with surface scratches, some stretch. No watchmaker marks to interior of caseback. watch is in very good overall condition. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2023 November 15 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5550 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
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