Omega A fine and exceptional set of 23 stainless steel chronograph wristwatches with International Warranty, plastic encased movement and space suit valise, made to commemorate the Speedmaster Professional’s 40th anniversary, numbered 40 of a limited edition of 40 sets
42 mm diameter
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Speedmaster series in 1997, Omega launched 40 commemorative sets in tribute to the space missions of the three NASA programs: Gemini, Apollo and Skylab. The present Speedmaster Missions Collection is numbered 40, meaning that it is the final set offered for sale. The collection includes 22 Missions wristwatches – each contain the official patches of NASA’s space missions at 9 o’clock, in addition to a reproduction of the first Speedmaster, reference CK 2915 of 1957.
The wristwatches, coming with a plastic encased movement and a loupe, are contained in a beautifully crafted white Omega valise made of the same fabric used for space suits. The case back of these watches are inscribed "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All, Manned Space Missions, The First Watch Worn On The Moon", the name of the mission and number 40/40. Accompanied with stamped International Warranty, Certificate and other accessories, the present lot is an unmissable chance for watch lovers and space enthusiasts to own mementos which chronicle the most important spacefaring missions in the history of humanity.