Omega Speedmaster Professional Moon Missions Gemini VIII 3597.06 - Box/Papers

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Omega Speedmaster Professional

Reference: 3597.06

Serial # 48,38X,XXX
Caliber: 1861 – 18 jewels

Dial: Type C6, with Gemini VIII (Armstrong / Scott) mission patch on the subdial at 9

Bezel: Type B5 – dot beneath 70

Bracelet: 1499/842; this bracelet has a very ergonomic feel as it tapers down to 16mm at the clasp. The similar looking, more modern iteration from 2001-2020, does not taper down and feels a bit chunky compared to this one.

Aesthetic Condition: No major scratches or gouges in/on the Omega signed Hesalite crystal. Signs of wear on the dial as shown. The case is in decent condition for its age with sharp lines as the surface transitions from brushed to high polished finish. No dings or dents in the case, just some small hairlines consistent with frequent wear. There is 1 impression on the outer rim of the bezel at the '85' tachymetre marker, please see the macro picture that I’ve posted, as it accurately depicts the appearance of this imperfection. The enamel in the letters on the caseback is still very crisp. The bracelet is in nice condition as well, no major scratches on the links or clasp.

Mechanical Condition: Daily accuracy and amplitude look very healthy (0 sec/day and 292 amplitude). The chronograph functions (start/stop/reset) are all in good working order.

Fitment: will comfortably fit a 7.75” wrist.

Box & Card: white outer cardboard Omega box, white “astronaut suit nylon” inner presentation box, and warranty card dated March of ’98. The interior of the white astronaut suit nylon presentation box is degrading (this a common problem for Omega during this era), and I do not recommend storing the watch in the box.

A little info on this very rare reference: To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Speedmaster, Omega released 23 different Speedmasters with various mission patches featured on the 9’oclock subdial. The Mission Patches Series of Speedmasters were released in very limited quantities of only 150-200 examples per patch/reference. This particular example highlights the Gemini 8 mission, crewed by Neil Armstrong and David Scott. The mission was the world’s first successful on-orbit docking of two spacecraft. The mission was originally launched on March 16, 1966, and concluded on March 17, 1966….which makes the March 18th date on the warranty card a very cool correlation with the mission dates.

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