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For forward-thinking collectors and investors in the watch sector, this lot represents a unique market opportunity: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, 1969-1989), regarded by enthusiasts and experts as the ultimate Holy Grail for any Speedmaster collector. In high-end collecting, the real investment value is driven by scarcity, condition, and the completeness of the комплект. This specific specimen gathers the rare combination of three key appreciation factors: commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Value Driver): Characterized by the factory-original vintage engraving on the left side of the stainless steel case (at 9 o'clock) with the inscription "APOLLO XI 1969". Produced in a limited run in 1989 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first moon landing, this detail makes the case unmistakable and historically of the highest collectible value. The Legendary Ref. 1450 bracelet with 808 Ends: Regarded by watchmaking experts as the best bracelet ever produced in the Speedmaster’s history for solidity, aesthetics, and comfort on the wrist. Even as a standalone bracelet traded on the vintage collectible market, it commands autonomous, very high valuations and is continually rising. Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Warranty): A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only if accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is provided complete with the original vintage wooden box with commemorative medallion and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989. Brand: Omega Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary) Reference: 3590.50.00 / ST 145.0022 (PIC: 03890.50.37) Original Purchase Date: December 12, 1989 Serial Number: 48,255,018 Dial: Matte black tri-compax original. Indices and hands with original tritium aged to a splendid, uniform vintage cream patina. Case: 42 mm stainless steel with the original engraving on the left side at 9 o'clock "APOLLO XI 1969". Movement: Manual-wind mechanical Omega Caliber 861 (Lemania-derived), famed for its extraordinary robustness and historical reliability. Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymeter scale (Tachymetre). Crystal: Original Esalite / Plexiglas. Case back: Screwed steel back with the iconic NASA official engravings: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus in the center. Bracelet: Original Omega Ref. 1450 steel with 808 ends. Clasp: Steel deployment clasp stamped "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32). COMPLETE SET (FULL SET) Original dark-wood Omega box with commemorative medallion on the lid. Original Omega International Warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference). Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and consistent with age, sharp edges and bevels clearly defined, lateral engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly legible. Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, free of wear defects. Original tritium uniformly aged to cream tone. Bracelet: In excellent preserved condition, compact and well-tensioned. Mechanism: Perfectly functional, both in timekeeping and in chronograph start/stop/reset operations. The watch will be shipped with maximum security packaging and armored transport. Ultra-fast, traceable shipping and fully insured for 100% of the winning value through a luxury goods–specialized courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx).
Estimate:£11,528.56
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