Geneva, Nov 07, 2021

LOT 379

OMEGA, REF. 145.022, SPEEDMASTER, APOLLO XI, ROUND O, MARK II DIAL, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

HKD 254,000 - 422,000 / USD 32,600 - 55,000 / EUR 28,000 - 46,600

Sold: CHF 35,000

A fine, very rare, large, manual wind, 18k yellow gold chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade:
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 Hong Kong in April 1970

Movement No. 29117860

Case No. 971

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet (1116/575), approx. overall length 178 mm.

Caliber 861

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Omega extract from the Archives, Omega service pouch

Notes

Made in 1014 examples between 1969 and 1972 in celebration of Apollo XI. While the first 32 watches were given to personalities including astronauts, the remaining were sold to the general public. Produced towards the end of the run with its engraved number 971 on the back and fitted with a round O dial, the watch is in an excellent state of conservation showing nice definition to the case, all the paint still present in the caseback engraving and the dial free of any scratches or defects.
Re-launched in 2019 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing under reference 310.60.42.50.99.001 in a limited edition of 1014 pieces featuring the co-axial movement caliber 3861.