Click on to see the complete collection of omega speedma. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Not only the moonlanding will be celebrated on the 21th of july 2. This watch was made as a limited edition of 500 pieces in 1976 one year after the docking it commemorates and was the first speedmaster made in steel in a limited edition. Apollosoyuz limited edition omega speedmaster apollosoyuz 2000 with their spacecraft docking together in space back in 1975, the commanders of the u. Full details and images of the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollosoyuz 25th anniversary 3195. Omega speedmaster apollo xvii 40th anniversary 311. In this second installment of our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic omega speedmaster, going decade by decade, we explore some of the notable speedmasters from the 1970s, including such milestone pieces as the first electronic speedy and the watch worn on the famous apollosoyuz space mission 1971. Apollo soyuz, the first by marco stanga the first and only guide about the omega speedmaster apollosoyuz 1975 with tons of useful data regarding the speedmaster moonwatch world. The package also includes two embroidered patches 50th anniversary and apollo 11 and two. In this second installment of our series of features articles on the 60th anniversary of the iconic omega speedmaster, going decade by decade, we explore some of the notable speedmasters from the 1970s, including such milestone pieces as the first electronic speedy and the watch worn on the famous apollosoyuz space mission. And in july 1975 speedmaster watches were worn on the sleeves of both russian and american astronauts for the apollosoyuz test project. The last of those missions was apollo 17, which touched down in 1972.
Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii replica watches. Both commanders used synchronized speedmasters to time the rendezvous. The watch has a representation of the eyes on the stars patch on the small seconds subdial. See more ideas about omega speedmaster, omega and omega watch. It is low numbered production at 390 of the limited edition run of 1975 pieces with reference 311. It is the only omega speedmaster moonwatch that comes with a titanium case but also a sedna gold bezel and golden hands and indexes, a laser cut dial in dark grey and an exclusive nato strap. Omega even created a speedmaster honoring the occasion of a successful apollosoyuz docking. Apollosoyuz was the first international space mission, carried out jointly by the united states. First used in 1968, the calibre 861 was the second movement introduced into the speedmaster. Let me present you the history of the omega speedmaster in six parts. The omega speedmaster apollo silver snoopy award has experienced a similar jump in price. Apollo soyuz limited edition omega speedmaster apollo soyuz 2000 with their spacecraft docking together in space back in 1975, the commanders of the u. Compared to the previous calibre 321, it had a simpler structure.
For america and russia, it represented the possibility of thawing cold war tensions. The omega x33 was developed as a joint project between nasa and omega to create a more sophisticated watch for the space shuttle and later space programs. Omega speedmaster apollo coho3 limited edition 3994 omega speedmaster apollo soyuz plus watch. Heres an original and official omega apollo soyuz with case number 47x and movement serial number. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11. Omega spm moon watch apollosoyuz meteorite dial limited edition. Omega is a huge fan of the 50th anniversaries so im sure they have something spectacular in the works. Speedmaster moonwatch apollo 17 45th anniversary omega. Omega speeedmaster professional limited edition moonwatch apollosoyuz introduced in basel 2010, the apollosoyuz 35th anniversary speedmaster moonwatch was produced in a limited number of 1975. Omega speedmaster apollo soyuz 35th anniversary youtube. Omega speedmaster professional apollosoyuz meteorite dial.
Hayek, omega, omega calibre 1861, omega speedmaster 35 years lunar landing, omega speedmaster 40 years first. All these 400 watches in the delivery invoices have movement numbers between 39. Omega has released a new version of the speedmaster commemorating the 35th anniversary of the apollosoyuz test project. Omega speedmaster replica high quality omega replica. The omega speedmaster celebrates its first 60 years.
Space exploration omega speedmaster worn by apollosoyuz. A big part of omegas heritage is mostcertainly their proud connection to nasa. Going back to 1966, youll find one of the earliest advertisements, if not the first, prominentlypromoting the speedmaster as the watch of choice for astronauts essential equipment for their daring, heroic missions and safe returns to earth. If the 50th moon landing watch is half as great as the one they did for the 50th anniversary of gemini 4 where ed white put the omega speedmaster on the map we will not be disappointed. This speedmaster professional, has the apollosoyuz mission patch located at 12 oclock. That was the year in which astronaut eugene cernan, commander of the apollo xvii, became the last human being to set foot on the lunar surface, bringing a successful end to nasas apollo program. It was designed in 1973, and was widely used throughout the project both in america and the soviet. Apollosoyuz omega, speedmaster professional apollosoyuz, no. Omega speedmaster apollo coho3 limited edition 3994 omega.
The astp project emblem, created by russian artist galina balashova, was artfully designed to eliminate any bias by having apollo and soyuz appear on opposite sides of the patch, which had no inherent updown or leftright orientation. It is commonly accepted that omega produced 500 pieces of the apollosoyuz series. The dial differs from normal speedmasters by having the apollosoyuz patch below 12 oclock in place of the omega logo. Omega had produced several watches to be used on the mission. The last of the lineage, that was presented this year at baselworld. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary. Update february 8, 2018 this page is no longer uptodate. Ingenious technology was vital for getting astronauts to the moon. Throughout the years the omega speedmaster professional has been made in a wide range of limited and special editions and unusual variations. Omega has unveiled its new steel speedmaster apollo 11 50th. May 3rd 1976 is the second of the four movement batches as speedy4ever reported 200x delivered on 12 april 1976, 170x delivered on 3 may 1976, 20x.
Caseback engraved with the rocket over the atlantic ocean and the continents and the dedication. Speedmaster moonwatch apollo 11 50th anniversary omega. Fs rare omega speedmaster meteorite dial apollosoyuz w. Made in a limited edition of 500 examples in 1975 to mark the occasion of the joint russoamerican apollosoyuz mission. The version with a white dial officially costs 7,350 usd. Omega celebrates iconic hours of apollo 11 with new. The apollo and soyuz spacecraft docked together via a specialized bridge. Six decades of omega speedmaster top luxury watches. The omega speedmaster is one of the most iconic wristwatches. When commanders stafford and leonov embraced and shook hands, they, and the rest of the crew, wore omega speedmasters one side set to houston, the other to. You will be contacted on instagram if your picture has been selected.
Cassa in acciaio di 42 mm, corona a vite firmata e vetro zaffiro, bracciale in acciaio con deployante firmata omega. Click the pictures for a closer look, year of introduction, reference numbers and additional information. Discover omega speedmaster apollo soyuz 35th anniversary. The dial differs from normal speedmasters by having the apollo soyuz patch below 12 oclock in place of the omega logo. This is one of a kind, astronauts that were on the actual mission of apollosoyuz in 1975 signed this box pictures of the day of the signing are shown below. If youd like to purchase an example from 1970, youll need over 19,400 usd for a model in mint condition and more than 15,900 usd for a preowned piece. Omega speedmaster 50th anniversary patches collectspace.
Hi guys, in this topic i show you one of the limited speedmaster editions more appreciated by collectors. Apollosoyuz, moonwatch, nasa, speedmaster omega speedmaster soyuz apollo july is the month of omegas speedmaster watches. Visualizza altre idee su speedmaster omega, orologio e omega. In 1975, the apollo and soyuz capsules became the first ever spacecraft to meet and dock in space. The caseback is a nice 3d version of the mission patch, but the watch face and dials are carved from an actual meteorite. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of that moment, omega has crafted a new limited edition of 6,969 pieces inspired by apollo 11. On the 21st of july 1969, neil armstrong and buzz aldrin stepped off the eagle to become the first humans to stand on another world.
Omega supplied the watch for the first moon landing. Omega seamaster 300 spectre limited edition james bond 007. Speedmaster professional apollo xi 35 years edited for the 35th anniversary of moon landing, 3. Russias soyuz rocket production on hold due to coronavirus. Steel omega speedmasterapollosoyuz 35th anniversary 311. Discover the iconic vintage omega watch speedmaster apollo soyuz 3195. Special edition part of the patch series, 150 pieces. Omega speedmaster all prices for omega speedmaster. For sale is this beautiful omega speedmaster speedyorite apollosoyuz 35th anniversary edition.
What didnt become clear, is whether he or leonov also has the 1975 limited edition omega speedmaster apollosoyuz with the mission patch. This would prove to be a lasting method of creating limited editions. This year, for its 40th anniversary, omega replica watches pays tribute to that historic moonwalk, as it did the 35th anniversary of the apollo soyuz mission in 2010, with the release of a special watch, the omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii anniversary limited edition. In 1975 to commemorate the apollosoyuz test project a part of the salt agreements signed between breznev and nixon, omega produced a. Cheap omega replica high quality omega replica watches.