Released as a numbered Anniversary Edition of the original Moonwatch, the Speedmaster First Omega In Space was inspired by the timepiece worn by Wally Shirra in 1962 during his orbit around the earth with the Sigma 7 mission.

The History:

The Speedmaster was introduced in 1957 as a sports and racing chronograph, complementing Omega’s position as the official timekeeper for the Olympic Games. Its iconic place in history stems from its utilization by NASA for the Gemini Titan III crews, and eventually by the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission, which made it the first watch to be worn on the moon.

The Watch:

The Omega Speedmaster FOIS Ref 311.32.40.01.001 has a 39.7mm stainless steel case, with a sapphire crystal. Powered by a Rhodium-plated manual wind Calibre 1861 movement, the Speedmaster FOIS has a power reserve of 48 hours and a water resistance rating of 50 meters.

The Details:

This Omega Speedmaster Anniversary Edition Ref 311.32.40.30.01.001 is in very good condition, with slight markings on the case from wear, which are visible in the photographs. Included is the tan Omega leather strap with stainless steel Omega tang-buckle. This set comes with triple boxes, the operating instructions booklet, pictograms card, serial number hangtag, and the grey suede certificate holder.