Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 311.32.42.30.04.001

Omega Ref. 311.32.42.30.04.001 Speedmaster Alaska Project

A fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with white dial, red anodized aluminum protective casing, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, numbered 409 of a limited edition of 1970 pieces made to commemorate the original Alaska project prototype. Omega was commissioned to oversee the “Alaska Project”, comprised of four individual classified assignments dedicated to designing space-qualified timepieces for NASA’s manned missions. This series of top-secret projects resulted in a number of collectible watches, worn by prominent astronauts who went to space in the 1970s. Now considered holy grails among collectors and scholars, the originals are often only found in museums or in the possession of Omega and NASA. To celebrate this monumental legacy, Omega released a 1970-piece limited edition in 2008 as per the present example. The production number is a nod the year of the “Alaska II” Project, which subsequently inspired the ref. 311.32.42.30.04.001. The present Alaska Project is numbered 1814 of a limited edition of 1,970 pieces. Offered in excellent overall condition, it is complete with all accompanied documents and accessories, including its red anodized aluminum protective case, tools, an additional stainless steel bracelet and white velcro straps.