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181 . Omega
A fine and rare white gold limited edition chronograph wristwatch , made to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Apollo XI
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182 . Omega
A fine and rare white gold chronograph wristwatch with date and moonphases
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Manufacturer
Omega
Year
1994
Since the Apollo 11 โ€™ s 20th anniversary in 1989 , Omega produces a limited
Manufacturer
Omega
Year
Circa 1999
Launched at Baselworld in 1999 , reference 3689.30.31 was made
Reference No . 3692.3 Movement No . 48 โ€™ 311 โ€™ 239 Case No . Model Name Speedmaster
Professional Material 18k white gold Calibre Mechanical , 864 ,
17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Omega crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold Omega folding deployant clasp Dimensions 40 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed , case further engraved 363 / 400
Estimate HKD 40,000-60,000 USD 5,000-7,500
edition series relatively frequently to commemorate humankind landing on the moon . In 1994 , Omega released a limited edition series of 500 Speedmasters cased in white gold to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Apollo 11 . Indeed the band is engraved โ€œ APOLLO XI 1969-1994 โ€ to commemorate this special moment . There are two versions of this reference - one with a white gold bracelet and one with a leather strap , the present watch being the latter example .
Presented in original and excellent condition , this watch retains all original factory finishes and engravings . It is numbered 363 out of a limited edition series of 500 watches .
Reference No . 3689.30.31 and BC
145.0055 Movement No . 48 โ€™ 407 โ€™ 405 Model Name Speedmaster
Professional Material 18k white gold Calibre Mechanical , 1866 ,
17 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Omega crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold Omega folding deployant clasp Dimensions 40 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 50,000-80,000 USD 6,200-10,000
to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing in 1969 . Cased in white gold , this watch is unassuming to the beholder . Only at further glance can one appreciate the glimmering and shimmering quality of the watch , an effect that can only be achieved with white gold .