November 19, 2017

 Pre-Moon Watches 1959-1968

omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

The First Speedmaster Circa 1957-1959

Ref. 2915-1, 2 & 3, Cal.321

Estimate $100K+

Key Traits:

  • Broad Arrow Hands
  • Non-painted outer bezel
omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

Circa 1959- 1963

Ref 2998, Cal.321 (multiple sub versions)

Estimate: $18-$30K - (Includes several sub references)

Key Traits:

  • First Speedmaster into space Worn by Astronaut Wally Schirra aboard the Mercury Atlas 8
  • Alpha” triangular hands
  • Some versions featured “lolipop” second hand

omega pre-moon vintage watch reference 

Circa 1962 -1964

Ref. 105.002, Cal. 321

Estimate: $10-15K

Key Traits:

  • Nearly identical to the previous Ref 2998
  • Last Ref.with the “Alpha” hands ( newer sub versions used baton hands) 
omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

Circa 1964 - 1969

Reference 105.003, Cal. 321

Estimate: $8-12K

Key Traits:

  • Bigger pushers
  • Slim “Baton” hands going forward
  • Last case at 38”

omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

Circa 1964-1968

Ref. 105.012, Cal. 321

Estimate: $6-10K

Key Traits:

  • 42” Case with wider pushers
  • Used two different cases, one with twist lugs
  • PROFESSIONAL’ version introduced
  • Protection around the pushers and crown
  • Worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when landing on the Moon (1st to land on the moon)

 omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

Circa 1964 - 1969

Ref. 145.012, Cal. 321

Estimate: $6-10K

Key Traits:

  • Last Omega Speedmaster to use the caliber 321
  • Developed/tested to NASA standards

omega pre-moon vintage watch reference

Post Moon Landing Period Circa 1969-1988

Ref. 145.022, Cal. 861 (multiple sub versions)

Estimate: $4-6K

Key Traits:

  • Switch to less expensive 861 movement
  • Includes "The First Watch Worn On The Moon." on case 

 Current Speedmaster Moon Watches for sale: 

 1979 Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-78 ST "Moon Watch"

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