Happy Apollo 8 Day.

Dogmann · Dec 21, 2020

Hi all.

So on this day 52 years ago @07:50 GMT Apollo 8 launched and was the first human manned space mission to leave earths low orbit on its way to the moon and in doing so going before the many great missions that followed it. But that was not the only first's this space flight achieved but for more of those you will need to wait another 3 days. For now just a few shots of my Apollo 8 DSOM in tribute to that great event.

Marc

Perre · Dec 21, 2020

Happy Apollo 8 day to you sir!

burnrbr · Dec 21, 2020

Joining you in the tribute with my A8!

Gruesome · Dec 23, 2020

That was the coolest Christmas ever. People going around the moon!

Marsimaxam · Dec 23, 2020

Truly one of the more interesting dials on a speedmaster.

Dedlock · Dec 23, 2020

The bezel lume on the watch is something very special, I don't think it gets the appreciation it deserves.

Soulcreek · Dec 23, 2020

This piece has tempted me for a long time. I thought I just wasn’t into ceramic cases. But every time I see it in pictures it just blows me away. Are they still being produced? A local dealer has a pre-owned for $9k but I could show interest at the OB is still obtainable.

Millenary Watches · Dec 23, 2020

Happy Apollo 8 day!👍

Millenary Watches · Dec 23, 2020

Soulcreek
This piece has tempted me for a long time. I thought I just wasn’t into ceramic cases. But every time I see it in pictures it just blows me away. Are they still being produced? A local dealer has a pre-owned for $9k but I could show interest at the OB is still obtainable.

Yes, still in production👍

lexieb007 · Dec 28, 2020

How many (approx) of these Apollo 8's have been produced as of now? I thought it was a special edition? Second question is the 50M water resistance a problem for daily rough wear ? Does it have a screw down crown for example? Cheers

s2000_driver · Dec 28, 2020

lexieb007
How many (approx) of these Apollo 8's have been produced as of now? I thought it was a special edition? Second question is the 50M water resistance a problem for daily rough wear ? Does it have a screw down crown for example? Cheers

It is a "limited production" piece. We don't know what that means in terms of actual production numbers. Anecdotally we know that OBs and ADs don't always have them in stock, unlike the other DSOM models. They are not significantly discounted in the grey market. Secondary market prices are seem to be stable as well.

Not sure what you mean by daily rough wear... It does not have a screw down crown or case back. It has a ceramic case so I wouldn't wear it to a construction site or while working on a car.

s2000_driver · Dec 28, 2020

s2000_driver
It is a "limited production" piece. We don't know what that means in terms of actual production numbers. Anecdotally we know that OBs and ADs don't always have them in stock, unlike the other DSOM models. They are not significantly discounted in the grey market. Secondary market prices are seem to be stable as well.

Not sure what you mean by daily rough wear... It does not have a screw down crown or case back. Water resistance is the same as other Speedmasters. It has a ceramic case so I wouldn't wear it to a construction site or while working on a car.

Happy Apollo 8 Day.

Dogmann

Perre

burnrbr

Gruesome

Marsimaxam

Dedlock

Soulcreek

Millenary Watches

Millenary Watches

lexieb007

s2000_driver

s2000_driver

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