Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Omega Speedmaster "Professional" Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch, Omega, c. 1975, the black dial inscribed Omega Speedmaster Professional, with stick numerals, three subsidiary dials, and outer "Tachymetre" dial, chronograph calibre 861 manual-wind movement, and stainless steel bracelet, original display box, dia. 40 mm.
Note: The Omega Speedmaster was chosen by NASA in 1965 to equip astronauts for space and lunar missions. The Speedmaster was in fact the first watch worn on the moon.
Estimate $1,500-2,500