Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XI 145.022 MK1 Moonwatch 18 kt Yellow Gold

The Omega Speedmaster Chronograph reference 145.022 in yellow gold was released to commemorate an historical accomplishment, the landing of the Apollo XI spaceship on the surface of the moon.
Omega produced 1014 examples, 32 of them were donated to mission astronauts with a special engraving on the case-back. The remaining watches were sold to the general public like the present one featuring noteworthy specifics that give to the watch an unique charm.

Case & Bracelet in 18K yellow gold
Gold MK1 dial fitting the oval “O”
Onyx indexes
Brownish bezel
Engraved caseback reading “Omega Speedmaster-Apollo XI 1969-The First Watch Worn on the Moon”.
Watch number 182

The present watch definitely deserves to be named the “Moonwatch”.
The present watch is available in our collection and exhibits in our DEANGELIS Boutique in Forte dei Marmi.