Property of an Important American Collector
120Σ
Omega
Ref. 3695.59.31
Speedmaster Moonwatch “25th Anniversary Apollo-Soyuz, No. 01”
Numbered 01, limited edition, virtually “new old stock”, yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with caseback engraving and Certificate of Authenticity made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the historical joint Russian-American space mission Apollo-Soyuz
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Omega
- Year
- Circa 2000
- Reference No
- 3695.59.31
- Movement No
- 77’030’266
- Case No
- No. 01/50; 77’030’266
- Model Name
- Speedmaster Moonwatch “25th Anniversary Apollo-Soyuz, No. 01”
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1863, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Omega deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Omega Certificate of Authenticity signed by Stephen Urquhart, Alexei A. Leonov, and Thomas P. Stafford. Further accompanied by blank Omega guarantee card, presentation box, and outer box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Property of an Important American Collector
In July 1975, as the Cold War entered its era of détente, NASA and the Soviet space program arranged a diplomatic encounter meant to soothe tensions between the two world powers. The final Apollo module, crewed by Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D, Brand, and Deke Slayton, docked with Soyuz 19, a spacecraft crewed by Soviet cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valery Kubasov. They conducted joint experiments and the success set the stage for later joint missions in space.
As “the first watch worn on the moon”, Omega has always taken great pride in celebrating its space-related achievements. The Apollo-Soyuz is no different, inspiring a highly exclusive limited edition in 2000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a strategic moment of international diplomacy - with hardly any examples having ever appeared publicly. Former participants Stafford and Leonov signed the Certificate of Authenticity. This example is extraordinarily numbered 1 of 50 and presented in unworn, virtually “new old stock” condition, in an 18K yellow gold case and striking black dial. Offered with its full suite of accessories including a certificate of authenticity signed by astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Alexei A. Leonov, it’s a highly sought after Speedmaster for the connoisseur.
In July 1975, as the Cold War entered its era of détente, NASA and the Soviet space program arranged a diplomatic encounter meant to soothe tensions between the two world powers. The final Apollo module, crewed by Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D, Brand, and Deke Slayton, docked with Soyuz 19, a spacecraft crewed by Soviet cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valery Kubasov. They conducted joint experiments and the success set the stage for later joint missions in space.
As “the first watch worn on the moon”, Omega has always taken great pride in celebrating its space-related achievements. The Apollo-Soyuz is no different, inspiring a highly exclusive limited edition in 2000 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a strategic moment of international diplomacy - with hardly any examples having ever appeared publicly. Former participants Stafford and Leonov signed the Certificate of Authenticity. This example is extraordinarily numbered 1 of 50 and presented in unworn, virtually “new old stock” condition, in an 18K yellow gold case and striking black dial. Offered with its full suite of accessories including a certificate of authenticity signed by astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Alexei A. Leonov, it’s a highly sought after Speedmaster for the connoisseur.
Omega
Swiss | 1848Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.
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