In total, Omega produced 1,014 pieces of this watch from 1969 onwards. Image source: RR Auction Speedmaster Apollo XI “Tribute to Astronauts” These examples carried numbers 1001 through 1008 and the same commemorative text as the first 26 watches for the astronauts. Later, in 19, eight more NASA astronauts received the gold Omega Speedmaster Professional BA145.022-69 watches. This meant that numbers 3 to 28 were allocated to the astronauts. Omega offered three additional watches to the families of the Apollo 1 astronauts who died in a terrible accident during a launch rehearsal test. Both had to decline due to the value of the gift, but the 23 astronauts at the dinner accepted the burgundy-bezel Speedmaster Professional watches. These watches were all individually numbered, and numbers 1 and 2 were offered to President Nixon and Vice President Agnew. Wally Schirra wearing his gold Speedmaster Professional BA145.022-69 - Image source: NASA Banquet in Houston, TexasĪt the banquet on November 25th, 1969, Omega offered the astronauts a special commemorative edition of the Omega Speedmaster Professional in yellow gold.
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