Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI Chronograph Yellow Gold 42mm (BA 345.0802) – RARE HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE SPEEDMASTER
Box: No (carrying case only)
Papers: Yes (not original
Year: circa 1982
Condition Report: This piece is in excellent vintage condition for a timepiece from 1982, the watch shows slight casewear to the black bezel insert. The Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI was produced in limited quantities between 1980 and 1988 approximately 300 pieces, paying tribute to the flight qualification which NASA granted once again to the Speedmaster in 1978. This collectible timepiece was the first Speedmaster to ever showcase a sapphire-crystal display back, allowing one to inspect the tastefully decorated cal. 861 L. The Apollo XI Speedmaster is furthermore the only variant with a snap-on back, as opposed to the traditional screw-down proposition. The present example, numbered 265, was manufactured in 1982. It bears the attributes of the first of 2 series, distinguishable thanks to the “SWISS MADE” script being located below the minute track at 6 o’clock. One of approximately 300 examples ever produced, Featuring a sharply preserved case, the watch was serviced by Omega in January 2019 and remains under official warranty until January 2021
Case Diameter: 42mmCase Material: 18kt Rose GoldDial Color: ChampagneScrew In Crown: NoBand Material: 18kt Yellow Gold
Buckle: 18kt Yellow Gold Deployant BuckleMovement: Manual Omega Caliber 861Power Reserve: 45hrComplications: ChronographExhibition Caseback: NoWarranty: Shreve, Crump & Low 1 Year Certified Pre-OwnedSCL SKU: 4795020