30 September 2015 / Christie’s
OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 50: From A Spacewalk To Today, a thematic auction comprising 50 lots in honor of the anniversary of the Gemini IV spacewalk by astronaut Edward White in 1965 when he famously wore an OMEGA Speedmaster.
Upon its introduction in 1957, the Speedmaster defined a new watch category: the sports chronograph. After rigorous testing, NASA designated the Speedmaster as flight-qualified for use by astronauts and thanks to its important role in space missions the Speedmaster became one of the most recognizable and desirable watches in the world.