This first, pioneering journey is forever etched in our memories and, last year, saw momentous 40th anniversary celebrations worldwide. Apollo 11 50th anniversary commemorative coin act 2016. Marking 50 years since apollo 11 landed on the moon, omega is celebrating the golden anniversary with this speedmaster model limited to just 1,014 pieces. Its a nice piece steve, the apollo 11 anniversary models have historically held value better the 35th and 30th anniversary models in particular have done well than most le speedmaster and i think a lot of that is because of how clean they keep them, along with the fact that apollo 11 is the mission that made the moonwatch. Speedy tuesday omega speedmaster professional apollo 11. Colonel whod flown gemini 10, lunar module pilot edwin e. Jun 19, 2014 omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition. We are talking about the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 40th anniversary moon landing limited edition in platinum ref. Itll go nicely with my apollo 11, 30th anniversary edition. The indexes and hour, minute, seconds and subdial hands are crafted from 18 carat red gold and the central chronograph hand is red goldplated. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited. Tenth anniversary of apollo 11 moon landing at the national air and space museum with michael collins, edwin buzz aldrin and neil armstrong, july 20, 1979.
However, its still easy to tell the two models apart. This is why this omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary is also named tribute to gene cernan. Family members and others praised the astronauts sacrifice and. Maybe they has a few left over and slapped a new caseback on them. As part of our monthlong commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing, spacenews is proud to present this special. Jun 19, 2014 00001969, apollo 11, baselworld, british ministry of defence, buzz aldrin, charles duke, eugene cernan, flight qualified by nasa for all manned space missions, limited edition, nasa, nato strap, neil armstrong, nick hayek, nicolas g. A platinum version of the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary watch is also released in an edition limited to 69 pieces. To find an authorized retailer for omega near, check here. Handson with the omega speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition, on the actual 45th anniversary of the first moon landing.
The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition is delivered in a black presentation box which also includes a 42 mm silver medal the same diameter as the watch featuring an engraving of the mission patch on one side with the words apollo 11, 40th anniverary. Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo 15 40th anniversary. That said, like most fine watch makers, omega doesnt advertise their prices. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary 31423001002. F or the 50th anniversary of the 1969 apollo 11 moon landing mission, omega has remade a classic 18kgold speedmaster with onyx hour markers and a burgundyhued bezel. The stainless steel limited edition chronograph watch. The speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited. A bill must be passed by both the house and senate in identical form and then be signed by the president to become law. The omega speedmaster professional chronograph has a unique place in the history of space exploration as the only piece of equipment used in all of nasas piloted space missions from gemini to the current international space station program.
This limited edition speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii commemorates the 40th anniversary of the final lunar mission in december 1972. Discuss omega speedmaster space watches collectspace. Omega will introduce the watch at baselworld, march 26 to april 2. As said, the base is a familiar one to us, as the omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary is internally and casewise a moonwatch. The apollo 11 lunar module lm 2 is in the background. A guide to times celebration of the 40th anniversary of apollo 11s lunar landing.
Download your apollo 11 at 50 special digital edition spacenews. Jun 07, 2011 apollo 15 landed on the moon on july 30, 1971. Jul 20, 2017 apollo 11 crewmates michael collins and buzz aldrin came together during a gala on july 15, 2017, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the historic mission, which touched down on the lunar surface. I do not know why theyd use it again for apollo 11, that famously has the eagle as the mission symbol. The 45 th anniversary apollo 11 limited edition speedmaster comes on a kind of greyish brown nato which actually matches the dial and completes the look, and is also a great combination. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 40th anniversary apollo 11 311. One of the most important space flights was the apollo 11 mission, this was because in july 1969 astronauts neil armstrong and buzz aldrin stepped onto the moon for. When buzz aldrin emerged from the capsule, it was with an omega speedmaster on his wrist commander neil armstrong had to leave his in the capsule as its timing devices were malfunctioning. The bradford exchange apollo 11 40th anniversary mens. The speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition is powered by the omega manual wound calibre 1861 and is water resistant to 50 meters167 feet. The mission badge had those red, white and blue rings. The limitededition status can also be confirmed with a subtle inscription underneath the omega speedmaster professional title around the dial, mentioning basically the date of the apollo 11. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th. Aside from the dial and special case back, everything about this limited edition speedmaster moonwatch apollo 15 40th anniversary watch is the same as the classic speedmaster professional moonwatch including the manually wound caliber 1861 chronograph movement.
The design is full of lunar history as well as modern materials and a superb new movement. Omega speedmaster apollo 15 40th anniversary watch. The omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition is a richly priced and outfitted luxury speedmaster with a good historical narrative and a fresh new omega inhouse movement. Speedmaster moonwatch anniversary limited series 311. Jun 04, 2014 the highquality fabric used is lined and comes with a rather nice omega clasp. A small seconds dial, 30minute recorder and 12hour recorder grace the dial along with a central chronograph hand. For well over half a century, the omega speedmaster has witnessed events that have tested the limits of physical endurance and human courage, including the first manned moon landing in july 1969 and every lunar mission since that time. Apollo 11 speedmasters during the apollo 11 mission, astronauts michael collins, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong were all wearing speedmasters. Jul 16, 2009 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of apollo 11, nasa released partially restored video of a series of 15 memorable moments from the july 20 moonwalk. Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo 15 40th anniversary le. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing.
During the apollo 11 mission, astronauts michael collins, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong were all wearing speedmasters. The omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary edition gmt keeps many of the omega chronograph moonwatch technical features including 42mm size, shatterproof hesalite crystal, black tachymeter bezel, and lemania handwound movement. Mar 30, 2014 the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45 th anniversary limited edition has a 42mm case made of fully brushed grade 2 titanium and a black pvd dial with gold elements. Hayek, omega, omega calibre 1861, omega speedmaster 35 years lunar landing, omega speedmaster 40. Strapped around his spacesuit, buzz aldrin had an omega speedmaster professional chronograph. Hayek, omega, omega calibre 1861, omega speedmaster 35 years lunar landing, omega speedmaster 40 years first. The dial is produced using a special laser that removes the material around the text, the numerals on the three subdials for 30minute and 12hour chronograph counters. To commemorate this event, omega has produced the omega speedmaster apollo 15 40th anniversary le. A video edit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon. The speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary debuted in 2009. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary. In memory of the irrepressible charles pete conrad, june 2, 1930 july 8, 1999.
Apollo vii 50th anniversary frontiers of flight museum. For those of you who may not be aware the speedmaster is nasas first choice of wrist wear when conducting space shuttle missions. The caseback ring bears the special inscription apollo 11 35th anniversary limited edition along with the limitededition number 000500. The apollo 11 40th anniversary speedmaster hasnt yet been formally released for sale. Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii 40th anniversary. Mar 28, 2014 omegas speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary wristwatch commemorates the first lunar landing and celebrates its link to the chronograph that was part of the mission. This coveted limited edition was only released in two models, one in stainless steel with sterling silver medallion 7,969 pieces and in platinum with 18k gold medallion69 pieces. The commemorative chronograph makes perfect sense for the swiss brand, as the speedmaster was the first watch to ever be worn on the moon during the apollo 11.
Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary edition. The result of four years of research and development, the cal. Omegas speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary wristwatch commemorates the first lunar landing and celebrates its link to. The 20th anniversary of the july 20, 1969 moon landing is marked in a ceremony reliving the apollo 11 mission. Your sponsorship of this historical anniversary will support the museums stem educational programming that reaches over 30,000 students annually. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11. Nineteen minutes later he was joined by buzz aldrin, who was wearing his omega speedmaster and a legend was. To celebrate 40th anniversary of this historical event, omega has released a special watch, the omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii anniversary limited edition, just as it did the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 in 2009 and the 35th anniversary of the apollo soyuz mission in 2010. Man, that may have been a small one for neil, but thats a long one for me. Today is the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission landing on the moon neil armstrong was the first to set foot on the moon, making his legendary quote thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. Handson with the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11. Powering the omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition is the new cal. Apollo 11 crewmates michael collins and buzz aldrin came together during a gala on july 15, 2017, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the historic mission, which touched down on the lunar surface.
Jul 20, 2009 today is the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission landing on the moon. Oh yeah, its also the the only watch to be worn on the moon. Today we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing back on july 20 1969. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of apollo 11, nasa released partially restored video of a series of 15 memorable moments from the july 20 moonwalk. The omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45 th anniversary limited edition has a 42mm case made of fully brushed grade 2 titanium and a black pvd dial with gold elements. Omega celebrates the speedmaster and the 45th anniversary of apollo jun 07, 2015 by james stacey a s i sit in the lounge awaiting a nonstop flight to houston, i cant help but contrast the banality of my upcoming flight against the razors edge reality of flying an apollo mission.
In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega releases the speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition of 7,969 pieces. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega has released the. Nasa commemorated the fortyyear anniversary of the apollo 11 mission to send the first human being to the moon with the 3 astronauts of the. But now you can be the first to commemorate this colossal achievement with an exclusive timepiece the official apollo 11 40th anniversary mens chronograph, exclusive to the bradford exchange. Armstrong, 38, a civilian whod flown previously on gemini 8, command module pilot michael collins, 38, a usaf lt. The first 2014 speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary have been delivered to the retailers. It means that we have the iconic 42mm case, with lyrelugs, external tachymeter bezel, asymmetrical case with crown and pushers well protected on the right side. Apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. The speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition is delivered in a black. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 40th anniversary. The watch adopting omegas patented screw and pin system into its stainless steel bracelet.
Apollo vii was the first manned apollo flight with the first american threeman crew to go into space and paved the way for americas moon landing less than a year later. Neil armstrong stepped onto the moons surface at 02. Speedmaster apollo 11 45 th anniversary limited edition. An extensive collection of apollo 11 images with descriptions and nasa photo id numbers apollo 11, saturn v, and lunar surface images. A space odyssey, while another insists 382 kilograms of moon rocks collected by. The apollo 11 mission, culminating in mans first steps on the moon on july 20, 1969, honored the fallen astronauts of the apollo 1 crew, whose innovative work and bravery will be remembered forever. Jul 15, 2009 a video edit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon. This stunning and limited edition omega speedmaster apollo 11 remains in excellent condition and benefits from being fitted with a new.
Omega celebrates the speedmaster and the 45th anniversary of. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th moonwatch. When buzz aldrin emerged from the capsule, it was with an omega speedmaster on his wrist commander neil. Tenth anniversary of apollo 11 national air and space. The astronauts memorial foundation held a ceremony to honor the crew of apollo 1 on the 40th anniversary of the apollo 1 accident. Omega speedmaster moonladnig 40th by niek van lonkhuijzen. A bill to require the secretary of the treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon. The moon landing and first walk took place july 20, 1969. Jun 11, 20 this speedmaster professional apollo 11 ref. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 limited edition. Professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition. Omega apollo 11 all prices for omega apollo 11 watches.
Omega professional apollo 11 lunar landing 40th anniversary chronograph gmt. It was on july 20th, 1969 that the apollo 11 mission reached it goal and put two men on the surface of the moon. Limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. The apollo 11 mission was the first manned mission to land on the moon. Handson omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary chronograph. Nasa apollo 40th anniversary events and activities. Apr 12, 2016 the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11. That looks like a 40th anniversary apollo 15 to me. With the consent of the congress and the president, the secretary of the treasury will direct the u.
Moon watchomega speedmaster apollo 11 35th anniversary. Jan 23, 2009 in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega releases the speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition of 7,969 pieces. The event will include a program with speakers from the apollo era, a hot dog buffet and entertainment. When buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a speedmaster professional, the. Omega will offer the piece as a limited edition of 1. The apollo 15 le moonwatch features the classic case design of the original moonwatch buzz aldrin wore the first watch on the moon, during the apollo 11 mission. This weekends 45th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing. Omega celebrates the speedmaster and the 45th anniversary. On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of apollo 11, humanitys first landing on the moon, apollo 11 crew members, buzz aldrin, left, michael collins, second from left, neil armstrong and nasa mission control creator and former nasa johnson space center director chris kraft, right, gathered at the national air and space museum in washington. Jsc and the surrounding community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of apollo 11 with a splashdown celebration at space center houston. Neil armstrong was the first to set foot on the moon, making his legendary quote thats one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. Platinum speedmaster professional apollo xi 40th anniversary. Profiles of the apollo crews, photos, video and an interactive graphic which shows the successful missions that have landed on moons surface. The casebody and screw and pin bracelet are made of platinum and the medallion on the small seconds counter is made of 18 ct yellow gold as is the small seconds hand.
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