Omega Rare Speedmaster Professional Apollo XI 1969 - Tribute to Astronauts, Yellow Gold

Brand

Omega

Reference

145.022-69

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

Case material

18K Yellow Gold

Case diameter

42mm

Movement

Manual wind. Cal. 861

Bracelet

Omega 18K Yellow Gold bracelet

Period

Ca. 1969

Box / Papers

Watch only

Remarks

This limited edition model was released in 1969 to commemorate man’s first steps on the moon. It is the first solid gold Speedmaster as well as the first numbered edition for Speedmaster. Only 1,104 pieces were made and this example is number 5XX, as engraved on the special tribute caseback.

This watch also features a solid gold dial (“OM Swiss Made OM”) and original burgundy DON bezel that has faded naturally. Case (42mm) and bracelet are unpolished.