50 years ago, mankind took its very first steps onto the surface of the moon. The Omega Speedmaster was there, strapped to the wrists of the astronauts, and this year, the Brand is  paying tribute to the mission’s lasting legacy, with the new Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model of 1,014 pieces.

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Vintage Omega Speedmaster BA145.022 on the left - The New Omega Speedmaster BA145.022 on the right
Vintage Omega Speedmaster BA145.022 on the left - The New Omega Speedmaster BA145.022 on the right

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The Inspiration

Four months after Apollo 11 reached the moon in 1969, Omega held a special “Astronaut Appreciation Dinner” in Houston, Texas, where the gold Speedmaster BA145.022 was presented to NASA’s astronauts. Only 1,014 of these models were produced between 1969 and 1973, and they remain hugely sought-after by collectors.

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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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The New Model

Following the design of the famous BA145.022, Omega has produced today’s new Limited Edition model in a unique new alloy known as 18K Moonshine gold. There is also a bezel in burgundy ceramic and a vertically-brushed gold dial with hour markers in facetted onyx. On the inside, the watch is driven by the manual-winding Omega Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 - complete with burgundy markings and several 18K Moonshine gold parts.

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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch Review
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

Technical specifications:

Reference: 310.60.42.50.99.001

Movement

Calibre: Omega 3861

Manual-winding chronograph movement with Co-Axial escapement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Free-sprung balance with silicon balance spring. Gold plated finish, bridges with straight Geneva waves.

Power reserve: 50 hours

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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Caliber 3861
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Caliber 3861

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Crystal

Flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides

Watch Case & Dial

Case: Moonshine gold Case

Diameter: 42 mm

Dial Colour: Yellow

Water Resistance

5 bar (50 metres / 167 feet)

Features

Anti-magnetic

Chronograph

Limited edition (%1)

Small seconds

Tachymeter

Transparent case back

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The New Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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The price for the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is CHF 32,000 (excl. VAT) and will be available from June 2019.

For more information visit Omega Online.