The astronauts memorial foundation held a ceremony to honor the crew of apollo 1 on the 40th anniversary of the apollo 1 accident. 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. The speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition is delivered in a black. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11. Man, that may have been a small one for neil, but thats a long one for me. The caseback ring bears the special inscription apollo 11 35th anniversary limited edition along with the limitededition number 000500. Hayek, omega, omega calibre 1861, omega speedmaster 35 years lunar landing, omega speedmaster 40 years first. The first 2014 speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary have been delivered to the retailers. The stainless steel limited edition chronograph watch. 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. 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. 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. Omega will introduce the watch at baselworld, march 26 to april 2.
The speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited. Nineteen minutes later he was joined by buzz aldrin, who was wearing his omega speedmaster and a legend was. Apollo vii 50th anniversary frontiers of flight museum. Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo 15 40th anniversary le. 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. Hayek, omega, omega calibre 1861, omega speedmaster 35 years lunar landing, omega speedmaster 40. A small seconds dial, 30minute recorder and 12hour recorder grace the dial along with a central chronograph hand. To commemorate this event, omega has produced the omega speedmaster apollo 15 40th anniversary le. The indexes and hour, minute, seconds and subdial hands are crafted from 18 carat red gold and the central chronograph hand is red goldplated. Maybe they has a few left over and slapped a new caseback on them. 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. 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. 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 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. Platinum speedmaster professional apollo xi 40th anniversary. 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. 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. 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. Omegas speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary wristwatch commemorates the first lunar landing and celebrates its link to. The mission badge had those red, white and blue rings. 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. 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. Speedmaster moonwatch anniversary limited series 311.
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. Jun 11, 20 this speedmaster professional apollo 11 ref. The event will include a program with speakers from the apollo era, a hot dog buffet and entertainment. Jsc and the surrounding community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of apollo 11 with a splashdown celebration at space center houston. This weekends 45th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing. 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. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing. 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. The speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary debuted in 2009. I do not know why theyd use it again for apollo 11, that famously has the eagle as the mission symbol. In memory of the irrepressible charles pete conrad, june 2, 1930 july 8, 1999.
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. A video edit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon. When buzz aldrin emerged from the capsule, it was with an omega speedmaster on his wrist commander neil. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th. 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. 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. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 40th anniversary apollo 11 311. 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.
Jul 15, 2009 a video edit commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first walk on the moon. Itll go nicely with my apollo 11, 30th anniversary edition. Nasa apollo 40th anniversary events and activities. 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. Neil armstrong stepped onto the moons surface at 02. Today we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing back on july 20 1969. A guide to times celebration of the 40th anniversary of apollo 11s lunar landing. Handson with the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11.
That looks like a 40th anniversary apollo 15 to me. Handson with the omega speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition, on the actual 45th anniversary of the first moon landing. Omega apollo 11 all prices for omega apollo 11 watches. 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.
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. 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. When buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a speedmaster professional, the. Apr 12, 2016 the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11. For those of you who may not be aware the speedmaster is nasas first choice of wrist wear when conducting space shuttle missions. An extensive collection of apollo 11 images with descriptions and nasa photo id numbers apollo 11, saturn v, and lunar surface images. We are talking about the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 40th anniversary moon landing limited edition in platinum ref. Apollo 11 speedmasters during the apollo 11 mission, astronauts michael collins, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong were all wearing speedmasters. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary chronograph. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary 31423001002. Powering the omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition is the new cal.
Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th moonwatch. However, its still easy to tell the two models apart. Oh yeah, its also the the only watch to be worn on the moon. Profiles of the apollo crews, photos, video and an interactive graphic which shows the successful missions that have landed on moons surface. Omega speedmaster apollo 15 40th anniversary watch.
A platinum version of the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary watch is also released in an edition limited to 69 pieces. The bradford exchange apollo 11 40th anniversary mens. 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. A space odyssey, while another insists 382 kilograms of moon rocks collected by. Apollo 11 50th anniversary commemorative coin act 2016. Speedmaster apollo 11 45 th anniversary limited edition. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 40th anniversary. Omega celebrates the speedmaster and the 45th anniversary. 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. 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.
Limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. 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. 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. Jun 07, 2011 apollo 15 landed on the moon on july 30, 1971. 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. 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. The watch adopting omegas patented screw and pin system into its stainless steel bracelet. Armstrong, 38, a civilian whod flown previously on gemini 8, command module pilot michael collins, 38, a usaf lt. The apollo 11 40th anniversary speedmaster hasnt yet been formally released for sale. It features a 925 silver dial embossed with the same design as the apollo xvii patch.
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. Download your apollo 11 at 50 special digital edition spacenews. Discuss omega speedmaster space watches collectspace. Your sponsorship of this historical anniversary will support the museums stem educational programming that reaches over 30,000 students annually. Professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition. 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. 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. 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. Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii 40th anniversary. The 20th anniversary of the july 20, 1969 moon landing is marked in a ceremony reliving the apollo 11 mission. Omega will offer the piece as a limited edition of 1. That said, like most fine watch makers, omega doesnt advertise their prices.
The design is full of lunar history as well as modern materials and a superb new movement. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary edition. The apollo 11 mission was the first manned mission to land on the moon. Strapped around his spacesuit, buzz aldrin had an omega speedmaster professional chronograph. Both use the caliber 1861 and have a matte black dial with luminous white hands and indices, as well as a black bezel with a tachymeter scale.
This limited edition speedmaster moonwatch apollo xvii commemorates the 40th anniversary of the final lunar mission in december 1972. During the apollo 11 mission, astronauts michael collins, buzz aldrin and neil armstrong were all wearing speedmasters. Moon watchomega speedmaster apollo 11 35th anniversary. Jun 04, 2014 the highquality fabric used is lined and comes with a rather nice omega clasp. 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. Colonel whod flown gemini 10, lunar module pilot edwin e. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary. 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. 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. 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. Family members and others praised the astronauts sacrifice and. This first, pioneering journey is forever etched in our memories and, last year, saw momentous 40th anniversary celebrations worldwide.
This is why this omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary is also named tribute to gene cernan. The result of four years of research and development, the cal. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 limited edition. The apollo 11 lunar module lm 2 is in the background. This stunning and limited edition omega speedmaster apollo 11 remains in excellent condition and benefits from being fitted with a new. Jun 19, 2014 omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition. Omega speedmaster moonladnig 40th by niek van lonkhuijzen. A bill must be passed by both the house and senate in identical form and then be signed by the president to become law. 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. Jul 20, 2009 today is the 40th anniversary of the apollo 11 mission landing on the moon. Handson omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega has released the. Tenth anniversary of apollo 11 national air and space. Speedy tuesday omega speedmaster professional apollo 11.
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