Let us ponder together, then, the details of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. 5k in euros and dollars, it makes quite a difference with a regular sapphire Speedmaster Moonwatch – priced at EUR 5, 800. All this is by way of underscoring the fact that I have certain long-standing feelings about the Speedmaster Professional, yclept the Moonwatch for lo these many decades, and so, like many, had certain feelings about the various things Omega did, and did not do, with the Speedmaster over the years. A lifetime companion, like the watch my grandfather wore for 42 years in a row. Contact our specialized staff at.
Limited Edition to 6. There are also two engraved plaques displaying the landing coordinates and the time of landing. Having one of the most important chronographs developed at the time, this timepiece was originally conceived for racing, sports competition and professional use with special features and a precise tachymetric scale. Now, dyed-in-the-wool Speedmaster fans with conservative tastes, who believe that when you get right down to brass tacks, the only real Moonwatch in modern production deserving the name is one with an 1861 movement and no other extraneous frills, did not exactly raise the roof with huzzars when the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition was announced. Indisputably, this Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 11 50th Anniversary is a timepiece reserved for true connoisseurs and Omega's enthusiasts. And although I am always kind of careful with my watches, it does occasionally happen that my watches get scratched. It is a watch for daily use, and I don't mind if that will show at some point. As said, this a simple animation, since it is actually linked to the small seconds wheel using the opposite side of the pinion to drive the animation. 022-69 with number 13 engraved in the case back was presented to astronaut Thomas P. Stafford. Can't find what you're looking for? Free Shipping & Returns. If you look closely, you can see, here and there, tiny crosshairs on the picture.
Power reserve: 50 hours. I also noticed he is (or at least at the time) was still very sharp and had a clear memory of things. Only 6, 969 units were manufactured of this limited series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing of Apollo 11. Even with this limited edition Apollo 11 anniversary, Omega released not one but two watches. Crown & Caliber offers a 2-year limited warranty for this timepiece, which covers repair or replacement of the watch or its parts. The number 13 took on an even greater significance when my daughter was born in 2013. See terms and conditions. Naturally, Omega has used this, and all NASA spaceflights, to effectively market the Speedmaster Moonwatch from the 1960s until now. A quick check on Chrono24 shows watches in the 35-40k euros range. Reflections and distortions are also different, the Hesalite crystal offering a warmer look.
While the dial of the new Speedy-Snoopy remains relatively discreet concerning commemorative elements, the caseback is far more demonstrative and not only has specific decorations but also mechanical animations on display. A difference with the Professional model is that this Speedy-Snoopy is not equipped with the Hesalite crystal but instead is protected by a modern sapphire. Man's first steps on the moon. This Omega Speedmaster "Silver Snoopy Award" 50th Anniversary dislays a quite attractive and striking new silver and blue colour scheme. But with this Moonshine gold Speedmaster Professional, I am pretty convinced that this is the watch that my daughter will remember me wearing all the time. BEZEL: Fixed Black Bezel marked Tachymeter scale.
Will there ever be enough Speedmasters to satisfy collectors, or are we destined to keep pushing the (lunar) rock up the hill? How is my order shipped? Where can I find my invoice? And it was Armstrong who photographed Aldrin stepping out of the lunar module, which is depicted in the gold embossed motif on the small seconds counter of the Omega Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited Series, located on the dial at 9 o'clock. The picture is of one of his own footprints, on the lunar surface; it was taken for scientific reasons, to show the nature of the lunar regolith (the fine powdery minerals coating the lunar surface; the Moon doesn't have soil, in the usual sense of the word) and the degree to which it compacts and retains fine impressions. Produced in 1, 014 pieces and delivered with a five-year warranty, the new Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition has been crafted from an exclusive new 18K gold alloy and is powered by a brand new manual-winding Master Chronometer calibre 3861. It comes with a full 5-year warranty. Neil Armstrong did not actually wear his Speedmaster onto the lunar surface on this occasion – it had been left behind in the LEM for use as a backup timing instrument – so Aldrin's Speedmaster was actually the first Speedmaster on the lunar surface; this image captures the moment just before the Speedmaster became, for all time, the Moonwatch.
Dial, hands, case and functions almost always remain identical. Although a remake of the original, Omega has updated much of the design and mechanics of the watch. Complete with original box (a NASA style case) (includes two mission patches - the Apollo 11 and the 50th Anniversary, two engraved plates with landing site coordinates and landing site and time, and a strap-changing tool; there is also a lunar module stand) and papers.
Omega has done a masterful job of maximizing desire within the collector community. The clasp is very nicely done, even though its width is only 14mm (without the pushers). On the 21st of July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped off the Eagle to become the first humans to stand on another world. BRACELET / STRAP: Original SS Bracelet. That allows the movement to resist magnetic fields of over 15, 000 Gauss.
And after all, what could possibly be more apt than being mooned by a Moonwatch? On the 12th of March, which happened to be a Tuesday, I was about to witness the launch of a very special gold Speedmaster. Please note: For pre-order purchases, shipping times will vary and are specified on the pre-order page. A unique index hour marker is used for 11 o'clock. Those are actually engraved on a glass film plate against which a frame of film sits when it's exposed; light comes through the plate, making the exposure, on which the crosshairs are superimposed. On the Omega website right now, there are a total of 128 variations of the Speedmaster. I wanted this watch more than any watch in the world, and that includes any high-end piece, period. I have a few friends who just bought a watch they really liked, and wear them every single day. Interestingly, the Earth and the Moon on the inner ring have been produced in true proportion (3. Like most of the Apollo-related special/limited editions, this new Speedy-Snoopy boasts the classic Professional case, a shape introduced to the collection back in the late 1960s – with the reference ST105. And Credit Card Instalment / Repayment 12 Months MAX. BOX & PAPERS: WATCH ONLY. As for the case back, it features the "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" quote as well as a laser-engraved image of Buzz Aldrin's foot print. DIAL: Black "SWISS MADE" Dial, Luminova markers.
Last year in March, right before Baselworld (when that was still a thing), I was invited to Biel. Since 1969, the Moonwatch has been powered by the cal. Yet, this added thickness is only located on the caseback element, the centre case itself remaining identical. To commemorate te 50th anniversary of that moment, Omega has crafted a new Limited Edition of 6.
Our timepieces are carefully checked and authenticated by our own expertise. But for a daily watch, a bit of lume is very welcome I've noticed. And the last is a hacking seconds, an elementary feature that was surprisingly missing from the Moonwatch for decades. THE HIGHEST STANDARDS when it comes to diamonds. 022 Speedmasters gifted to the likes of the Apollo 11 crew and President Nixon while purportedly being more resistant to aging. Our stylists can help you customize any ring design and bring it to life. The historical homage to the original Apollo 11 gold Speedmaster is no doubt at play, and only time will tell if this is part of a larger trend in metal preference.