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Lot Essay
Of the five limited series that Omega produced in 2007 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its most iconic model, the Speedmaster, this magnificent rose gold edition with superb black enamel dial and solid rose gold bracelet is undoubtedly the most impressive and distinguished.
Made in a limited edition of 57 examples produced between 2007 and 2009, each watch is individually numbered on the dial. On the border of the exhibition sapphire crystal display case back is the dedication "SPEEDMASTER – 50TH ANNIVERSARY – LIMITED SERIES – CO-AXIAL – CHRONOMETER," and the Omega emblem.
Launched in 1957, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the most celebrated wristwatches of all time. It was the creation of Pierre Moinat, head of Omega's creative department, with case designed by Claude Baillod and the prototype made by George Hartmann. The Speedmaster was originally destined for "men who reckon time in seconds", i.e. automobile racers, athletes, engineers and scientists, the tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel allowing the calculation of speed at a glimpse, hence the name ‘Speedmaster’. Of course, the Speedmaster made history as the first watch worn on the moon when in July 1969, Buzz Aldrin set foot on the surface of the moon wearing his Omega Speedmaster.
Made in a limited edition of 57 examples produced between 2007 and 2009, each watch is individually numbered on the dial. On the border of the exhibition sapphire crystal display case back is the dedication "SPEEDMASTER – 50TH ANNIVERSARY – LIMITED SERIES – CO-AXIAL – CHRONOMETER," and the Omega emblem.
Launched in 1957, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the most celebrated wristwatches of all time. It was the creation of Pierre Moinat, head of Omega's creative department, with case designed by Claude Baillod and the prototype made by George Hartmann. The Speedmaster was originally destined for "men who reckon time in seconds", i.e. automobile racers, athletes, engineers and scientists, the tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel allowing the calculation of speed at a glimpse, hence the name ‘Speedmaster’. Of course, the Speedmaster made history as the first watch worn on the moon when in July 1969, Buzz Aldrin set foot on the surface of the moon wearing his Omega Speedmaster.