Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI Straight Writing Case Back

HSTE · 2018-01-17T01:19:38Z

Explore a rare Omega Speedmaster with a 'straight writing' Apollo XI case back and a chocolate-fading dial. Discover its connection to space history and astronaut signatures.

HSTE

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HSTE presents a fascinating Omega Speedmaster, highlighting its rare 'straight writing' Apollo XI case back, a transitional version from around 1970/71. The post also showcases the watch's beautifully chocolate-fading dial and a meticulously built 1969-piece Saturn V rocket model, connecting the timepiece to its iconic space heritage.

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Around 1970/71, after the moon landing, Omega used 3 case back versions to transition to the current "Medallion" case back. This one is the rare "straight writing" case back in its "Apollo XI" version. Further below you see the versions "Straight Writing", "Straight Writing Apollo XI" and "No NASA".

The dial is turning chocolate, particularly on the hour-counter-subdial and to a little lesser degree on the minute-counter-subdial.

The toy model was a project I did with juniors' help during the x-mas break. It is a 1969 piece model of the Saturn V rocket that flew Apollo XI to the moon.

Cheers, HSTE

PS: and the photos on the wall from left to right: Wally Schirra (first Speedy in Orbit), Ed White (first Speedy in extra vehicular mission) and Buzz Aldrin (first Speedy on the moon). All originally signed by the astronauts.

Key Points from the Discussion

A contributor shared personal anecdotes of meeting several astronauts, including Jim Lovell and Harrison Schmitt, highlighting these encounters as significant life highlights.
A contributor expressed interest in acquiring the Saturn V LEGO set, which had previously escaped his attention until seen in the forum.
A contributor shared an image of his own Omega Speedmaster, further contributing to the appreciation of the 'moon watch' theme.
Another contributor posted images of a Speedmaster, possibly with a '220 bezel,' which he noted were misprints and compared to a 'Jenny' air mail stamp in terms of rarity.
The original poster shared additional images of his Omega Speedmaster, further illustrating the watch's details.

The Discussion

HSTE

Jan 17, 2018

Fantastic!

Cheers, HSTE

crown comfort

Jan 17, 2018

I love the dedication with all the accessories!

Great story and pictures.

HSTE

Jan 17, 2018

Thanks CC