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OMEGA SPEEDMASTER APOLLO XI 1969
A fine and rare limited edition yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with burgundy bezel, Apollo XI engraved case back and bracelet, numbered 184 of a limited edition of 1,014 pieces MANUFACTURER
Omega
YEAR
1969
REFERENCE NO.
145.022
MOVEMENT NO.
28’420’093
CASE NO.
184
MODEL NAME
Speedmaster Apollo XI 1969
MATERIAL
18K yellow gold
CALIBRE
Manual, cal. 861, 17 jewels
BRACELET/STRAP
18K yellow gold Omega bracelet, max length 200 mm
CLASP/BUCKLE
18K yellow gold Omega deployant clasp
DIMENSIONS
42 mm diameter
SIGNED
Dial, case, movement and bracelet signed
ESTIMATE HKD 120,000 - 200,000 USD 15,000 - 25,000 ACCESSORIES Accompanied by Omega Extract confirming its date of production on December 15, 1969 and delivery to Italy 歐米茄， 「 S p e e d m a s t e r 」型 號 1 4 5 . 0 2 2 ，精 細 及 罕 有 ，限 量 版 1 8 K 黃 金 鏈 帶 腕 錶 ，配 計 時 功 能 和 酒 紅 色 錶 圈 ，為 紀 念 阿 波 羅 十 一 號 限 量 發 行 1 0 1 4 枚 ，編 號 第 1 8 4 號 ，1 9 6 9 年 製 。 附後 補 證 書
The history of the Omega Speedmaster is closely intertwined with some of the greatest spacefaring achievements of mankind. It was the not only the first watch to be flight-qualified by NASA, but also the first timepiece to be worn on the surface of the moon, when Buzz Aldrin took his historic steps on the lunar surface. The present Speedmaster is a rare reference made in 1969 — the year of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. Lavishly encased in 18K yellow gold to commemorate the significant accomplishment, it was one of the earliest special edition Speedmasters, with only 1,014 of the pieces created. While number one and number two were presented to the President and Vice President of the United States, numbers 3 to 32 were given to astronauts and various personalities. The remaining examples were publicly sold. The present watch is one among this historical line of commemorative timepieces. Those sold publicly bore the inscription "The First Watch Worn on the Moon" along with the limited edition number. Preserved in excellent condition with its original bracelet, the watch is accompanied with an Extract confirming its date of production, delivery, and that it was a special numbered edition to celebrate the "Apollo XI" moon landing.