To commemorate the first manned lunar landing, Omega has launched Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Apollo 11 ‘40th Anniversary’ two Limited Edition watches: one in stainless steel and sterling silver (7,969
pieces); the other in platinum and 18 Ct yellow gold (69 pieces). Incidentally, Omega Speedmaster was the first watch to be worn to the lunar surface, when Buzz Aldrin followed Neil Armstrong onto the moon’s surface on the 21 of July, 1969.

The platinum as well as the stainless steel versions have the mission patch engraved on one side along with the words ‘Apollo 11, 40th Anniversary’. The reverse side features the engraved legend: ‘The Eagle has landed’; ‘Launched July 16 1969’; ‘Landed July 20, 1969’; and ‘Returned, July 24, 1969’ along with Omega’s name and logo. Around the platinum outer ring of the case back appear the words, ‘The first Watch worn on the Moon’, ‘PT950’ – a reference to the watch’s platinum content, and ‘July 21, 1969’, the date that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface.

These exquisite timepieces will initially be available exclusively at the Omega Boutique on Fifth Avenue in New York City when it opens later this year.