I can only blame honorable member Warren for rekindling my love for these. Other than a few minor dings, obviously worn but not abused, plus an expensive replacement strap and buckle: What else is wrong? Maybe the leather book case similar to what my Homage 1894? The seller is asking 9,300 Euro but is willing to listen to an offer.


1994 LTD EDITION 18K WHITE GOLD OMEGA SPEEDMASTER APOLLO XI REF 148.0062
Very rare, 18K Solid White Gold case, Omega Speedmaster celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Apollo XI Mission to the Moon. Complete, Box, Certificate, Warranty Card. Equipped with a newer Crocodile bracelet. Very small production limited to 500 units worldwide. A stunning Timepiece in addition to be extremely well presented in a Leather Book like case.










Thanx for your "time", Miki

 

The clasp is very expensive to purchase if you can even find one. These came with the friction clasp and not the current white push button one. I've sold 2 of these before full sets and they command roughly 10k range but missing the clasp is a big deal IMO.

 

The set is missing a book, an Apollo XI patch, and the Velcro strap. The watch is missing the 18k white gold deployant, which Omega will sell you for $2700 the last time I checked with them. The price of gold however has dropped considerably since then and so may have the deployant's price. I like mine although it doesn't get that much wrist time anymore.

 

There are a lot of other ones but a Chronometer Speedy Pro that would have to be the cal 864 and only so many were made while there are tons and tons of the same 861, 1861, 321 in comparison.

 

My list would be a LOT longer than yours.

 

I'm not sure I understand your rules of collecting. None of the watches you mention, nor the Apollo XI are available new from an AD. If you set out to have a collection, for instance the one you mention above, plus the Apollo XI, you'd have to buy one of these first, one will end up being the last (easier said than done). I'd rather have a CK-2998 and the 105.002. I think the Apollo XI with it's ultra rare c864 is a worthy collectable. I believe that there are only 750 watches that have that movement. It's cool! It's rare! I only found one 2013 sale. Quite surprising considering how "easy" it is to locate one. LOL It was for 9473 euros. Just about all of the sales I turned up were for around 8800 euros. Considering the watch you are looking at is missing some key components, I think 9300 is just too high. For that price I'd wait for a more complete set.

The Apollo XI certainly would fit in with the above collection. I agree with you choices, but would add a pre moon c861, CK-2998 and CK-2915. I've got some of the boxes checked. My Apollo XI was the second I acquired.

 

ugh u make me regret selling my mint 105.003 richard...

 

Thanx for all of your most informative responses. Although I understand the better "investment" value in some of your other choices, this would be my choice. Because I only own what I wear, IMHO this would be the most wearable, at least for me. Thank you for your "time" and comments, Miki