Next month, Neil Armstrong’s prestigious Omega Speedmaster Professional watch, affectionately called the “Tribute to Astronauts,” is set for auction through the RR auction house.
This particular limited-edition Omega Speedmaster watch (Reference BA 145.022) was one of only 26 gold models produced for NASA astronauts as part of a series. The watch belonging to Neil Armstrong, etched with “Neil A. Armstrong, Astronaut – Gemini 8 – Apollo 11,” represents his groundbreaking voyage as the first man to walk on the moon. Distinctive features like the inscription “To commemorate mankind’s achievement in space, at the right time, during time” and its unique No. 17 caseback underscore its importance within the collection.
This timepiece showcases an 18k gold casing, embellished with a burgundy red aluminum inlay bezel, and a dial inscribed with the letter “OM” (Or Massif). Hour markers made of onyx and golden-framed hands with black accents add to its elegant design. Driven by the Lemania-based caliber 861 mechanism, it ticks at 21,600 times per hour and displays exceptional craftsmanship through its 17 jewels and steel brake.
This antique watch shares a place with other limited edition 18K gold chronographs honoring Apollo XI, renowned for their scarcity and prestige within the annals of space exploration. Valued at over $2,000,000 USD, Neil Armstrong’s Speedmaster is anticipated to captivate worldwide interest, embodying one of humanity’s most significant accomplishments in space travel, symbolically speaking.
To find out more details about this item, visit its specific page on the RR Auctions website. The live auction of the timepiece is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The earnings from the auction will be donated to charities chosen by Mark Armstrong, in memory of his late father, the astronaut.
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2025-03-25 05:55