Omega - Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch - Unisex - 1980-1989
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Selected by Pasquale Picca
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Estimate € 13,500 - € 15,000
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Description from the seller
For farsighted collectors and investors in the watch sector, this lot represents a unique market opportunity: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, 1969-1989), considered by enthusiasts and experts to be the true Holy Grail for every Speedmaster collector.
In high-end collecting, the real investment value is driven by scarcity, condition, and completeness of the set. This specific example collects the rare combination of three key appreciation factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Value Driver):
Characterized by the original factory-period engraving on the left flank of the steel case (at 9 o'clock) with the inscription "APOLLO XI 1969". Produced in a limited run in 1989 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first moon landing, this detail makes the case unmistakable and historically of the highest collectible value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with End Pieces 808:
Considered by watchmaking experts to be the best bracelet ever produced in the Speedmaster’s history for solidity, aesthetics, and comfort on the wrist. Even on its own, this bracelet, when traded on the vintage collectible market, maintains autonomous, high valuations and is continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Guarantee):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only if accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is supplied complete with the original dark wood, premium box with an engraved commemorative medallion and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Maison: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary)
Reference: 3590.50.00 / ST 145.0022 (PIC: 03890.50.37)
Original Purchase Date: December 12, 1989
Serial Number: 48,255,018
Dial: Matte black tri-compax original. Indices and hands with original tritium aged to a beautiful, uniform cream patina of the era.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original engraving on the left flank at 9 o'clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Omega caliber 861 (Lemania-based), renowned for its extraordinary robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymeter scale.
Crystal: Original Esalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screwed steel back with the iconic NASA inscriptions: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus at the center.
Bracelet: Original Omega stainless steel Ref. 1450 with end pieces 808.
Clasp: Stainless steel deployment clasp bearing "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET (FULL SET)
Original Omega wooden box in dark premium wood with a commemorative medallion on the lid.
Original international Omega warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and consistent with age, with clearly defined edges and chamfers; the side engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly sharp and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, free of wear defects. Original tritium uniformly aged to a cream tone.
Bracelet: In excellent condition, compact and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Fully functional, both in timekeeping and in starting, stopping, and resetting the chronograph.
The watch will be shipped with maximum safety packaging and insured, for 100% of the hammer price, via a specialized luxury goods express courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx).
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateFor farsighted collectors and investors in the watch sector, this lot represents a unique market opportunity: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, 1969-1989), considered by enthusiasts and experts to be the true Holy Grail for every Speedmaster collector.
In high-end collecting, the real investment value is driven by scarcity, condition, and completeness of the set. This specific example collects the rare combination of three key appreciation factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Value Driver):
Characterized by the original factory-period engraving on the left flank of the steel case (at 9 o'clock) with the inscription "APOLLO XI 1969". Produced in a limited run in 1989 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first moon landing, this detail makes the case unmistakable and historically of the highest collectible value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with End Pieces 808:
Considered by watchmaking experts to be the best bracelet ever produced in the Speedmaster’s history for solidity, aesthetics, and comfort on the wrist. Even on its own, this bracelet, when traded on the vintage collectible market, maintains autonomous, high valuations and is continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Guarantee):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only if accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is supplied complete with the original dark wood, premium box with an engraved commemorative medallion and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Maison: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary)
Reference: 3590.50.00 / ST 145.0022 (PIC: 03890.50.37)
Original Purchase Date: December 12, 1989
Serial Number: 48,255,018
Dial: Matte black tri-compax original. Indices and hands with original tritium aged to a beautiful, uniform cream patina of the era.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original engraving on the left flank at 9 o'clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Omega caliber 861 (Lemania-based), renowned for its extraordinary robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymeter scale.
Crystal: Original Esalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screwed steel back with the iconic NASA inscriptions: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus at the center.
Bracelet: Original Omega stainless steel Ref. 1450 with end pieces 808.
Clasp: Stainless steel deployment clasp bearing "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET (FULL SET)
Original Omega wooden box in dark premium wood with a commemorative medallion on the lid.
Original international Omega warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and consistent with age, with clearly defined edges and chamfers; the side engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly sharp and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, free of wear defects. Original tritium uniformly aged to a cream tone.
Bracelet: In excellent condition, compact and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Fully functional, both in timekeeping and in starting, stopping, and resetting the chronograph.
The watch will be shipped with maximum safety packaging and insured, for 100% of the hammer price, via a specialized luxury goods express courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx).
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Omega
Gender
Unisex
Model
Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Band material
Steel
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1980-1989
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
Yes
Case diameter
42 mm
Original warranty included
Yes
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
