The Omega Speedmaster Professional, also known as the “Moonwatch”, is an iconic chronograph watch that has been a part of all six lunar missions. This important part of the Speedmaster’s history is celebrated by Omega and fans the world over with limited edition models, each with a unique and meaningful way of paying homage to the Speedy’s role in space exploration.
One such watch is the rare Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 Watch in 18K Yellow Gold. Limited to just 272 pieces, this highly collectible watch is an enduring symbol of the Speedy’s integral role in mankind’s quest beyond Earth.
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About the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Watch
The Speedmaster Apollo Edition watches honor the remarkable journey of NASA’s Apollo missions and Omega’s legacy in precision, design, and space exploration. Our featured piece commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 17, the final mission to put man on the Moon, and its lead astronaut, Eugene ‘Gene’ Cernan.
Model: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 17 LE Mens Watch Yellow Gold
Reference: 311.63.42.30.03.001
Limited edition: 272 pieces made
Production year: 2019
Case size: 42 mm
Case material: 18k Yellow Gold
Bezel: Blue ceramic
Dial: Blue dial with luminous baton hour markers and hands
Bracelet: Brown leather strap with an 18k yellow gold push button deployant clasp
Movement: Omega Caliber 1861 manual-winding chronograph movement
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This model delivers a fresh perspective on the iconic Moonwatch aesthetic with the combination of a solid 18k yellow gold case and polished dark blue ceramic bezel and dial. Tying the theme together are strategically placed gold touches: the tachymeter scale in Ceragold™, indexes and hour-minute “Moon” hands coated in Super-LumiNova, and the seconds hand with a gold-plated red tip.
It pays homage to the Apollo 17 mission with cleverly incorporated details. Below the Omega Speedmaster logo is “05:34 GMT” printed in red, in reference to the actual time the final step was made on the moon. There’s also a gold representation of the God Apollo, the moon, and the number 17 on the 9 o’clock subdial.
On the caseback appears the Apollo 17 mission patch in yellow gold, sitting on a central 18k white gold Apollo 17 medallion with the words “APOLLO XVII” and “A TRIBUTE TO GENE CERNAN” engraved. Finally, the outer caseback is engraved with “45th ANNIVERSARY”, “Limited Edition” and the watch’s production number, out of 272.
Inside beats the famous manual-wind Omega Caliber 1861, a descendant of the famous caliber that was worn on the moon. A brown leather strap with an 18k yellow gold foldover clasp ties the whole look together.
The Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 goes beyond being a mere timepiece – it is an enduring symbol of our celestial aspirations. With just 272 pieces made, this watch holds immense appeal for fans of the Speedmaster and those captivated by the world of aeronautics.
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