Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 24, 2021
LOT 212
OMEGA, REF. 145.022, SPEEDMASTER, APOLLO XI, FIRST SERIES CASEBACK, ROUND O, MARK II DIAL, YELLOW GOLD*
EUR 28,000 - 48,000 *
USD 33,600 - 56,000 / HKD 260,200 - 433,700
Sold: EUR 124,800
A fine, very rare, large 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2-23* |
Very good Later Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster Apollo XI
Reference 145.022-69
Year Circa 1969
Movement No. 27324280
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet (Ref. 1116/575), approx. overall length 185 mm
Caliber 861
Dimensions 42 mm
Weight 160,80 g
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories later fitted box, Omega certificate of authenticity
Notes
* a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price, only if it is delivered within the EU.
Made in 1014 examples between 1969 and 1972 in celebration of Apollo XI. While the first 32 watches were given to personalities including astronauts, this example, that does not feature the Apollo 11 engraving on the caseback, bears the name of Adolf Brandle who, although unknown, must have had some important relationship with the firm. While the first examples were numbered, it appears that some were without numbers (for a similar example without, please see MoonWatch Only by Rossier and Marquie, page 353). Please also note that the certificate of authenticity mentions that the original movement was at some point swapped. Recently relaunched in 2019, in also 1012 pieces, the new version features the new caliber 3861.