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Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

The Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary is a limited edition of 1971 pieces. It was introduced in 2011 in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Apollo 15, which was the fourth of NASA’s six missions to land on the Moon – and the first in which the Lunar Rover was used.

The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 15 sports a couple of cool features that hint to the 1971 mission. The dial is inspired by the official insignia and sports a minute track in blue-white-red. In addition there’s  a blue ring around the small seconds subdial at 9:00, and white and red rings around the 12-hour and 30-minute counters respectively. It’s quite subtle, yet it does stand out just enough.

The case back could very well be the main attraction of this Speedy. It’s embossed with an image of the Lunar Rover and the words “APOLLO 15” and “40th ANNIVERSARY”. The outer edge is engraved with “THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON”, “JULY 30, 1971” and the limited edition number. Look at it – isn’t it spectacular?

The watch in these pictures is owned by Alon Ben Joseph, CEO of Ace Jewelers. ‘I’ve been using a picture of the Apollo 15 as my desktop background ever since we first got to shoot it in the Ace Photo Studio. At the time of release it didn’t feel right to buy one of these limited editions for myself, as it would mean that one of our clients would not be able to have it. When one was recently offered as part of a trade at one of our boutiques it felt like a second chance, and I was finally able to scratch my itch for this beauty’ said Alon after I took it from his wrist for this shoot. ‘With it’s red, white and blue colors it’s a must-have for every Dutch Speedmaster collector’ he added with a smile 🙂 .

The watch in these pictures is NOT for sale.

 

Omega Speedmaster Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

How’s that for a great shot? Courtesy of Ace Jewelers, shot by Dimer van Santen.

Pictured is the 2011 Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003, a limited edition of 1971 pieces. Besides the stunning caseback (picturing the Lunar Rover Vehicle), it’s easily distinguished from your standard Speedmaster Professional by the dial – the white chapter ring and red, white and blue surrounds of the subdials make for a great look. Just take a look at this gorgeous close-up:

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Interested in limited edition Speedmasters? Take a look at our gallery.

Property of a Gentleman: Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003


Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Our friend A mailed us a few pictures of his stunning Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003. The touch of colour, although quite subtle, add a lot of character to our favourite classic!

Enjoy the pics. A – thanks for sharing!

Press Release – Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 15 40th Anniversary

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XV 40th Anniversary 311.30.42.30.01.003

Apollo 15 was the fourth of NASA’s six missions to land on the Moon. OMEGA has created the Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 15 40th Anniversary Limited Edition to commemorate this important and successful mission.

June 27th 2011 – read more below the gallery

Apollo 15 was the fourth of NASA’s six missions to land on the Moon. It was the first to feature a long duration stay on the lunar surface and there was a greater focus on science than there had been on previous missions. Most notably, it was the first mission where the Lunar Roving Vehicle was used.

The Apollo 15 mission began on July 26, 1971; the crew landed on the Moon four days later and they wouldn’t splash down until the 7th of August. The adventure had lasted more than twelve days!

OMEGA commemorates a successful mission 
OMEGA has created the Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo 15” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition to commemorate this important and successful mission.

It is a classic Moonwatch: it has a polished and brushed stainless steel case and bracelet, a black aluminum ring with a tachymeter scale on the bezel and a domed shatterproof hesalite crystal with Ω etched inside. Its three subdials are arranged in true Speedmaster Professional fashion on the black dial: the small seconds at 9 o’clock, the 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock and the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock.

Some distinguishing features 
There are also some features which distinguish the Apollo 15 40th Anniversary model from the classic Speedmaster Professional. This Limited Edition timepiece has a minute track in blue, white and red – the three colors of the Apollo 15 patch. There is a blue ring around the small seconds subdial; there are white and red rings around the 12-hour and 30-minute counters respectively.

The screw-in caseback is embossed with an image of the Lunar Rover and the words “APOLLO 15” and “40th ANNIVERSARY”. The outer circle of the caseback is black chrome engraved with “THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON”, “JULY 30, 1971” and the limited edition number.

An iconic movement 
At the heart of the Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo 15” 40th Anniversary Limited Edition wristwatch is the classic OMEGA caliber 1861, the same manual-winding chronograph that equips the legendary Speedmaster Professional.

The OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch “Apollo 15” 40th Anniversary was created in an edition limited to 1,971 pieces.