Omega - Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch - Unisex - 1980-1989
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Estimate € 13,500 - € 15,000
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Description from the seller
For forward-thinking 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 value of an investment is driven by scarcity, condition, and completeness of the set. This particular specimen gathers the rare combination of three key value-appreciation factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Value Driver): Characterized by the original factory-era engraving on the left flank of the stainless steel case (at 9 o'clock) with the wording "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 very high collecting value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with End Links 808:
regarded by watchmaking experts as the best bracelet ever produced in Speedmaster history for durability, aesthetics, and comfort on the wrist. Even taken alone on the vintage market, this bracelet commands autonomous quotations that are very high and are continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Warranty):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only when accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is supplied complete with the original antique dark wood box with celebratory medallion and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Brand: 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 tritium originally aged to a splendid uniform cream patina.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original engraving on the left flank at 9 o'clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Caliber Omega 861 (Lemania derivation), famed for its outstanding robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymeter scale (Tachymetre).
Crystal: Original Esalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screwed-in steel with the iconic NASA official engravings: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus emblem in the center.
Bracelet: Omega Ref. 1450 original steel with end links 808.
Clasp: Deployant in steel branded "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET (FULL SET)
Original dark wood Omega box with celebratory medallion on the lid.
Original international Omega warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and age-consistent, sharp edges and bevels, lateral engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly clear and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, no wear defects. Original tritium uniformly aged to a cream tone.
Bracelet: Excellent conservation state, compact and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Perfectly functioning, both timekeeping and chronograph start/stop/reset operations.
The watch will be shipped with maximum-security packaging and armored shipping.
Ultra-fast, traceable, and fully insured for 100% of the winning value via a luxury goods specialist 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 forward-thinking 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 value of an investment is driven by scarcity, condition, and completeness of the set. This particular specimen gathers the rare combination of three key value-appreciation factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Value Driver): Characterized by the original factory-era engraving on the left flank of the stainless steel case (at 9 o'clock) with the wording "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 very high collecting value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with End Links 808:
regarded by watchmaking experts as the best bracelet ever produced in Speedmaster history for durability, aesthetics, and comfort on the wrist. Even taken alone on the vintage market, this bracelet commands autonomous quotations that are very high and are continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Warranty):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only when accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is supplied complete with the original antique dark wood box with celebratory medallion and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Brand: 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 tritium originally aged to a splendid uniform cream patina.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original engraving on the left flank at 9 o'clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Caliber Omega 861 (Lemania derivation), famed for its outstanding robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymeter scale (Tachymetre).
Crystal: Original Esalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screwed-in steel with the iconic NASA official engravings: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus emblem in the center.
Bracelet: Omega Ref. 1450 original steel with end links 808.
Clasp: Deployant in steel branded "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET (FULL SET)
Original dark wood Omega box with celebratory medallion on the lid.
Original international Omega warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and age-consistent, sharp edges and bevels, lateral engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly clear and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, no wear defects. Original tritium uniformly aged to a cream tone.
Bracelet: Excellent conservation state, compact and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Perfectly functioning, both timekeeping and chronograph start/stop/reset operations.
The watch will be shipped with maximum-security packaging and armored shipping.
Ultra-fast, traceable, and fully insured for 100% of the winning value via a luxury goods specialist 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
