Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch History Guide

Key Points from the Discussion

• The 2019 50th Anniversary Moon Landing Speedmaster features a ceramic 'Dot Over Ninety' (DON) bezel, distinguishing it from the original 1969 145.022-69, which had an aluminum DON bezel.
• The original 'Tribute to Astronauts' gold Speedmasters, presented to astronauts post-1969 Moon Landing, were non-flown watches and also featured DON bezels.
• One of the gold Speedmasters from the Phillips 2016 Speedmaster auction roadshow was originally assigned to astronaut Ron Evans, highlighting the significant provenance of these historical pieces.
• The yellow gold Apollo Soyuz Speedmaster, another intriguing historical version, was once available at list price, a stark contrast to its current collector status.
• The 50th Anniversary edition is considered a superb offering from Omega, with its design and historical significance making it highly desirable among collectors.
• Beyond the gold version, the steel variant of the 50th Anniversary Speedmaster is also recognized as a highly collectible piece.