That the Apollo rocket took off on an epic journey. And created by association a legendary watch.
I'm not lucky enough to own one. But I do have a late 69 early 70 Mark II.


So if you've specifically got a 1969 speedy of any kind, post it here as a 50th anniversary tribute.

 

Does this qualify?

 

Or this

 

We have a Lift off!

 

'69 with 220 bezel

 

A 145.022-69, but probably not sold in 1969.

 

LOL, now now your being pedantic!!

 

Well, the Speedmaster experts on OF are all about the pedantic details and the 145.022-69 reference was made for at least two years.. I guarantee that if someone said he was looking for a 1969 birthyear Speedmaster, members would be talking about a specific serial number range of 145.012-68 or 145.022-69 references, and urging the buyer to purchase an Extract to determine the delivery date.

 

"Live" coverage on CBS:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apollo...ge-50-years-ago-today-2019-07-16-live-stream/

 

Absolutely true

 

‘69 220 bezel but produced in ‘70

 

Very few watches can claim a 50+ year run with essentially the same look and technology. All of the moonwatches share the same DNA, and a strong DNA link at that.

 

My -69

 

-69 (w/ service dial) given to my Dad by my Grandpa.

 

1969

 

My 69 220 bezel

 

Picked up the first -69 below from the original owner just a couple of weeks ago and briefly owned the second one before selling to a close friend: