Omega Marks Apollo 11's Golden Anniversary with Special Edition Gold Speedmaster

The first of what will likely be several special edition Omega Speedmasters to mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing has been unveiled The Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Edition is limited to 1,014 pieces, with a price tag of CHF32,000 While Armstrong's Omega Speedmaster wristwatch stayed behind keeping time in the lunar module, Aldrin's made horological history as the first watch on the Moon.

Subsequently, the Speedmaster model was nicknamed the Moonwatch and reaped marketing gold for decades to come The Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Edition is closely modeled on a rare vintage 18-karat yellow gold BA145 The 42 mm case is crafted from a new proprietary alloy that Omega dubbed Moonshine gold.

A matte-finish black background features a polished gold inscription that says "Apollo 11-50th Anniversary," and "The First Watch Worn on the Moon." On the left side, a domed lunar meteorite representing the moon has been delicately set into a cavity on the ring. . Source