Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 243
OMEGA, REF. 145.022, SPEEDMASTER, APOLLO XI, ROUND O, MARK II DIAL, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 30,000 - 50,000
HKD 240,000 - 400,000 / USD 30,000 - 50,000
Sold: CHF 42,500
A fine, very rare, large 18k yellow gold manual winding chronograph wristwatch.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster Apollo XI
Reference 145.022-69
Year Sold to Italy in May 1970
Movement No. 27324280
Bracelet Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold Omega buckle
Caliber 861
Dimensions 42 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Omega extract from the Archives
Notes
Property of a Dutch collector.
Made in 1014 examples between 1969 and 1972 in celebration of Apollo XI. While the first 32 watches were given to personalities including astronauts.It appears that some were without numbers (for a similar example without, please see MoonWatch Only by Rossier and Marquie, page 353).
This example is a late series un-numbered version with a late serial. It is further confirmed by the rare MK II Burgundy bezel (DNN- Dot next to Ninety) versus the usual DO90 (DON- Dot Over Ninety).
Made in 1014 examples between 1969 and 1972 in celebration of Apollo XI. While the first 32 watches were given to personalities including astronauts.It appears that some were without numbers (for a similar example without, please see MoonWatch Only by Rossier and Marquie, page 353).
This example is a late series un-numbered version with a late serial. It is further confirmed by the rare MK II Burgundy bezel (DNN- Dot next to Ninety) versus the usual DO90 (DON- Dot Over Ninety).