Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3565.80.00

Omega Speedmaster Professional

Box : No Papers : No Age : 2000s Movement : manual Case Size : 42mm Case : Stainless Steel Dial : Blue Baton Bracelet : Stainless Steel LOT : 80037 Location : London, United Kingdom Seller : User45896 Currency : GBP KEY FACTS This Omega Speedmaster Professional is offered in the UK by a business seller A limited edition chronograph of just 2,005 pieces honoring the Gemini IV mission, distinguished by its rare blue panda dial and commemorative caseback Presented as a watch-only lot - the original display box and warranty papers are not included The vendor confirms the watch to be in good working order ABOUT THIS WATCH The Omega Speedmaster Professional Gemini IV '40th Anniversary' was introduced in 2005 to commemorate the Gemini IV mission of 1965, during which astronaut Edward White performed the first American spacewalk while wearing a Speedmaster Produced in a limited run of 2,005 pieces, the watch is distinguished by its unique “blue panda” dial configuration - deep blue with contrasting silvery-white subdials This colourway remains rare within the Speedmaster Professional line and has become a defining feature of the model The watch retains the classic 42mm stainless steel case of the Speedmaster Professional, with a thickness of 13mm and a Hesalite crystal The caseback departs from the traditional Moonwatch inscription, featuring instead an emblem referencing the Gemini IV mission and its historic spacewalk Inside, the watch is powered by the hand-wound Omega caliber 1861, derived from the Lémania 1873 This chronograph movement runs at 21,600 vibrations per hour and provides a 48-hour power reserve Functions include central hours, minutes, and chronograph seconds, as well as 30-minute and 12-hour counters and a small-seconds register Initially overlooked by collectors, the Gemini IV has since gained recognition for its distinct design, historical connection, and rarity, placing it among the more desirable Speedmaster special editions