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Omega
Ref. 311.30.42.30.99.002
Speedmaster Apollo XVII
A “like-new”, very unusual stainless steel limited edition chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and embossed Apollo XVII mission patch sterling silver dial, warranty and presentation box, numbered 698 of a limited edition of 1,972 pieces, made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo XVII mission
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 80,000€4,800 - 9,600$5,100 - 10,300
- Manufacturer
- Omega
- Year
- Circa 2015
- Reference No
- 311.30.42.30.99.002
- Movement No
- 77’800’140
- Case No
- 698/1,972
- Model Name
- Speedmaster Apollo XVII
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1861, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Omega bracelet, max length 205mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, crystal, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Omega warranty stamped Bahrain Jewellery Centre, Certificate of Authenticity confirming the present watch is numbered 698 of a limited edition of 1,972 pieces, pictograms card, limited series card, instruction manual, leather wallet, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The distinctive feature of this watch is its 925 silver dial, which showcases an embossed Apollo XVII mission patch. The patch symbolizes humanity, progress, and the legacy of past Apollo missions, evoking a sense of national pride. Each dial is manually patinated, resulting in a unique appearance for every watch.
Driving the timepiece is Omega's renowned manual-winding calibre 1861 chronograph movement, which has proven its reliability during numerous Apollo missions. This special limited edition watch pays homage to the Apollo XVII mission, encapsulating Omega's enduring connection to space exploration. It holds significant value and collectability for Speedmaster enthusiasts and space aficionados alike. The present example of this watch is virtually brand new and comes with its full set of accessories, making it a highly sought-after and special timepiece.
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.