54170: Omega, 18k yellow Gold Speedmaster "Apollo XI" C
Omega, 18k yellow Gold Speedmaster "Apollo XI" Circa 1969, Serial no. 75 Case: 42 mm, 18k yellow gold, case no. 075 Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers "oval" Omega signature variant, 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 gold bracelet and clasp, fits up to a 7 in. wrist Signed: Omega on dial, case, movement, bracelet The present lot is a very fine example of the original 1969, limited edition, 18k Omega Speedmaster 145.022 - 69. With 1014 examples having been produced, this example bares a low serial number of 75. 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. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Type: Omega, 18k yellow Gold Speedmaster "Apollo XI" Circa 1969, Serial no. 75Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers "oval" Omega signature variant, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers. OM SWISS OM, black baton handsMetal: 18k yellow goldCase: #case no. 075Case Width: 42 mmWatch Movement: Omega caliber 861, 17 jewels, manual winding, copper finished movement with inner gold dust cap.Band: Omega 18k gold bracelet and clasp, fits up to a 7 in. wristCirca: 1969Condition: lot is in superb, original condition. Bracelet with light slack. Caseback "Mar I" variant is well preserved. Case with occasional scratches. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. 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"
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Omega, 18k yellow Gold Speedmaster "Apollo XI" Circa 1969, Serial no. 75 Case: 42 mm, 18k yellow gold, case no. 075 Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers "oval" Omega signature variant, 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 gold bracelet and clasp, fits up to a 7 in. wrist Signed: Omega on dial, case, movement, bracelet The present lot is a very fine example of the original 1969, limited edition, 18k Omega Speedmaster 145.022 - 69. With 1014 examples having been produced, this example bares a low serial number of 75. 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. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Type: Omega, 18k yellow Gold Speedmaster "Apollo XI" Circa 1969, Serial no. 75Dial: gold dial with applied gold and black enameled block markers "oval" Omega signature variant, sunken engine turned subsidiary dials for the constant seconds, the thirty minute and twelve hour registers. OM SWISS OM, black baton handsMetal: 18k yellow goldCase: #case no. 075Case Width: 42 mmWatch Movement: Omega caliber 861, 17 jewels, manual winding, copper finished movement with inner gold dust cap.Band: Omega 18k gold bracelet and clasp, fits up to a 7 in. wristCirca: 1969Condition: lot is in superb, original condition. Bracelet with light slack. Caseback "Mar I" variant is well preserved. Case with occasional scratches. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. 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"
