Omega
has always been driven by a pioneering spirit; in fact, no watch
company in the world holds more records for accuracy. Their watches have
been the timepiece of choice for some of history’s greatest
explorers—from deep-sea divers to astronauts.
The
Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary timepiece by Omega is a unique
and tasteful celebration of the forty-fifth anniversary of the 1972
moon landing. As such, this watch is part of a limited edition of only
1,972 pieces produced, and can be a challenge to obtain.
The
rugged ceramic bezel sports a convenient tach scale in dashing Ceragold
that is impossible to miss. Upon the gorgeous blue ceramic dial "05:34
GMT" is printed to represent the moment the final step upon the moon was
made in that mission.
Within
the small seconds counter at 9 o'clock—in etched PVD—we have the Greek
god Apollo in profile. Applied 18K yellow gold-tone markers and hands
make the telling the time an ethereal otherworldly experience.
Chronograph
functions include a center seconds hand, a 30-minute counter at 3, and a
12-hour counter at 6. The manually wound Omega 1861 caliber delivers
about 48 hours of running power when fully wound.
The
stainless steel case measures a comfortable 42 mm in diameter, 14.8 mm
in height, and rests upon a stainless steel bracelet with a folding
clasp. The solid caseback showcases a commemorative moon-themed
engraving with the image of Apollo and American astronaut Gene Cernan's
name.
Additional
features include a push / pull winding crown, a 50 m / 5 atm water
resistance, and a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
From
its limited-edition status to its reputation for legendary
craftsmanship, we believe this Omega Speedmaster Apollo XVII 45th
Anniversary watch will take center stage in your collection.
Standout feature(s): Limited
edition of only 1,972 pieces produced; rugged ceramic bezel with
convenient tach scale in dashing Ceragold; applied gold tone markers;
PVD-etched Apollo upon dial and engraved caseback in celebration of 1972
moon landing.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 311.30.42.30.03.001
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 42 mm
- Case Height: 14.8 mm
- Movement: Manually wound; 18 jewels, 48-hour power reserve, 21,600 vph
- Caliber: Omega 1861
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, small seconds, chronograph, tachymeter scale
- Dial: Blue ceramic
- Crystal: Domed scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: 50 m / 5 atm
- Band: Stainless steel bracelet
- Clasp: Fold-over clasp
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Condition: Pre-owned
in virtually unworn, mint condition; the watch has been tested for all
functionalities and accuracy; it comes with a full bracelet and will fit
up to 8 inches wrist.
- Comments: Includes
complete original set of papers, limited edition certificate,
accessories, and oversized presentation boxes. The date of sale wasn’t
filled in when the watch was originally sold (this model was
manufactured in 2017 - 2018).