Hong Kong, May 28, 2022
LOT 192
Omega
Ref. ST 145.022.102, chronograph, minute and hour counters, black dial, calibre 861; “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”; “20th Anniversary Apollo XI, limited edition of 250 pieces; stainless steel
HKD 56,000 - 95,000
EUR 6,700 - 11,500 / CHF 7,000 - 12,000 / USD 7,100 - 12,100
Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel with black insert, black colour dial with radial luminescent indexes, black colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
· 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the sea-horse and the name “Speedmaster”, surrounded by the mentions “Flight-qualified by NASA for all Manned Space Missions” and “The First Watch Worn on the Moon”. Case-band engraved “Apollo XI 1969”.
Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the sea-horse and the name “Speedmaster”, surrounded by the mentions “Flight-qualified by NASA for all Manned Space Missions” and “The First Watch Worn on the Moon”. Case-band engraved “Apollo XI 1969”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
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, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster Professional” “Moonwatch”
Limited Edition “20th Anniversary Apollo XI, limited edition of 250 pieces
Reference ST 145.022.102 – PIC 3890 BA
Year circa 1989
Movement No. 48 254 999
Case No. unnumbered
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 1450, end-links 808)
Diameter 39.6 mm. (bezel)
Length 175 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 861 (based on Lemania)
Height 48.4 mm.
Width 42.1 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives (No. 42 571), dated September 21, 2021, mentioned that this watch was delivered on November 1st, 1989, in Switzerland; with the remarks: “Limited series of 250 pieces celebrating the 20th. Anniversary of the first moon landing, 1969-1989”.