New Old Stock 1991 Omega Speedmaster 3590.59 “20th Anniversary of Apollo XI”

Up for grabs is an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch

For the 20th Anniversary of Apollo XI mission, Omega made 3 different series in steel. There were 4,000 watches made for the world, there were 250 pieces made for German market, and finally 2000 pieces made for the USA market. The worldwide watches were not individually numbered and all had the same engraving on the side of caseband. Both, the German and USA market watches were all individually numbered.

This example is the 3590.59 reference, 20th Anniversary of Apollo XI limited edition of 2000 for the US market. Approximately the first 1000 watches were just numbered on the side in “XXXX/2000” format. For the rest, the format was “XXXX/2000 Apollo XI 1969”. Furthermore, only the late production watches received the 1479 bracelet, like the example we have for sale here. The US market watches were produced between 1989-1991.

This watch is numbered 1919/2000

483198XX serial number circa 1991 production, but the warranty card is not dated until 1995 at time of purchase.

This watch has remained in unworn and “new old stock” condition. The factory blue “wax” stickers still remain on the caseback and sides of the case. Only minor handling marks can be observed here and there. The red wax dot is still intact as well.

Needless to say, the dial and hands are in perfect condition with nice yellow patina.

The bracelet is tight and unsized with clean and damage-free clasp.

New old stock condition is already rare enough, but this one also comes as a complete set. Not just box and card, but everything:

The boxes, the manuals, the hang tag with matching numbers, the patch, the Certificate with matching number, and even the velcro strap of which I might have only seen a handful of still survive with these watches.

This is a true collector’s set and condition.