Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 276
Omega
Ref. 3597.15.00, chronograph, minute and hour recorders; “Speedmaster Professional Missions Apollo 11”; limited edition of 40 examples; stainless steel
Ref. 3597.15.00, chronograph, minute and hour recorders; “Speedmaster Professional Missions Apollo 11”; limited edition of 40 examples; stainless steel
HKD 48,000 - 64,000
CHF 6,000 - 8,000 / USD 6,400 - 8,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, bezel with black insert, black colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
• Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
• 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model Speedmaster Professional Missions Apollo 11 ; limited edition of 40 examples from the 1997’s
Reference 3597.15.00
Year circa 1997-1998
Case No. 48 373 731
Bracelet stainless steel Omega link bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 1499/842)
Caliber 1861 (based on Lémania 1873)
Dimensions Ø 42 mm. / Length 180 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Omega, “Speedmaster Professional Missions Apollo 11”, Ref. 3597.15.00
Part of the 1997 “Speedmaster” “Missions” series, the “Speedmaster Professional Missions Apollo 11” bears the Apollo XI insignia at 9 o’clock, commemorating the first moon landing, a mission accomplished from July 16 to July 24, 1969, by Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin.
A total of 50 examples of the “Missions” suitcase with all 22 “Missions” models and one ‘57 replica were created: five stamped “HC” (hors commerce), five stamped “EV” (épreuve d’artistes) and 40 examples numbered for collectors (01 / 40).
Between 100 to 150 unnumbered watches were available for purchase separately.