Omega A very fine and rare white gold chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter scale, silvered dial, Certificate and box, made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Apollo XI mission, numbered 409 of a limited edition of 500 pieces
42 mm. Diameter
Housed in a beautifully crafted 18K white gold case, the present Speedmaster is one of a limited edition series of timepieces created in 1994 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Apollo XI mission.
Omega created 3 different series for the “Silver Anniversary” of the Apollo XI space mission: 2,500 examples in steel, 500 in 18k white gold, and 50 in platinum. The present watch is distinguished by the rhodium-plated, chronometer-rated caliber 864 movement. The silvered dial is inscribed CHRONOMETER. The 500 white gold watches produced were delivered in a book-shaped box in light brown leather, as exemplified by the present lot. Adding an element of intrigue, the lettering “APOLLO XI 1969-1994” is engraved on the side of the case band.
This wondrous and rare wristwatch is one of the few Speedmaster examples to be both chronograph and chronometer.