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Ref. 311.30.42.30.99.002A very unusual stainless steel limited edition chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and embossed Apollo XVII mission patch sterling silver dial, numbered 1,045 of a limited edition of 1,972 pieces, made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo XVII mission Manufacturer: Omega Year: Circa 2018 Reference No: 311.30.42.30.99.002 Movement No: 77’800’033 Case No: 1,045/1,972 Model Name: Speedmaster Apollo XVII Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 1861, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Omega bracelet, max length 185mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega folding deployant clasp Dimensions: 42mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Omega warranty stamped Boutique Omega Castellana, Madrid dated 16th July 2018, Certificate of Authenticity confirming the present watch is numbered 1,045 of a limited edition of 1,972 pieces, instruction manual, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. , - In December 1972, the valedictory mission of the Apollo program came to a triumphant conclusion as Commander Eugene A. Cernan became the last man to walk on the lunar surface. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of this historic achievement, Omega presents the Speedmaster “Apollo XVII,” a commemorative timepiece issued in a limited edition of 1,972 pieces. - The 925 silver dial bears an embossment of the Apollo XVII mission patch, which captures the themes of humanity, progress, the reminiscence of past Apollo missions, and national pride. The manually patinated dial renders each watch unique. - Encased in a 42mm stainless steel case with a polished and brushed finish, the timepiece features a box-form sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating on both sides and is fitted to a stainless steel bracelet. The screw-in caseback is intricately engraved with “THE LAST MAN ON THE MOON,” “DECEMBER 14, 1972,” “APOLLO XVII,” “40TH ANNIVERSARY,” and its individual limited edition series number. - Powering the timepiece is Omega’s legendary manual-winding cal. 1861 chronograph movement, proven in use aboard numerous Apollo missions. This special limited edition honoring the Apollo XVII mission brings Omega's space heritage full circle in a timepiece of enduring significance and collectability. A must-have for Speedmaster devotees and space enthusiasts, the present example is preserved in excellent overall condition and further accompanied by its full set of accessories., Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.
