1989 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch ref. 3590B “Apollo XI 20th Anniversary”

Up for grabs is an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch

Reference 3590B was a limited edition watch to commemorate Apollo XI mission’s 20th Anniversary

There were 6,250 of these watches made in the world. Within that number, there were 3 categories. Four thousand was made for “worldwide” market and only has the “Apollo XI 1969” engraved on the side of the case. This watch is a a part of those 4,000 pieces. Two thousand were made for the US market only and had the limited number engraved on the side along with Apollo XI 1969. Finally, 250 were made for the German market only and had XXX/250 Apollo XI 1969-1989 engraved on the side.

482560XX serial number circa late 1989

Excellent condition watch is seemingly unpolished. There are no major dings, dents, or deep scratches.

The bezel and crystal are in excellent condition.

The dial is amazing with nice yellow patina on plots and hands. No damage.

The bracelet is original Omega ref. 1450. This bracelet was only produced for a couple years and is a rarity in itself. This is the style which is similar to Rolex’ President bracelet. Long size will fit about a 7.25″ wrist.

This watch has its original limited Omega wooden box (inside pillow has deteriorated, the manual, and the original Omega Apollo XI patch,

There is no know service history, the caseback still has leftovers of the original red wax seal and there are no service marks inside the caseback, so I believe the auction house before my ownership was the first to open this watch. The watch winds smoothly, show about +25 seconds with ~300 amplitude on timegrapher. The chrono runs and resets, but the hour totalizer its slightly off-centered. I have already take a service cost into consideration of the price.