One of the 5 produced for "Epreuves d'Artiste", back engraved E.A., mission name and numbered (X)/5




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Well, let's see inside!

 

This is such a tease

 

Here is the Fratellowatches article about this set: http://www.fratellowatches.com/speedmaster-missions-case-34-up-for-sale/

Here is the in depth article about this set: http://www.motoringexposure.com/5478/speedmaster-missions-–-wednesday-watch



The case consisted of 23 Speedmaster watches, of which 22 were the so-called “Patch” models, and the 23rd watch was the Speedmaster Replica 1957 model. In 1997, these sets were produced in three batches: the first batch was 40 cases with 23 watches, and the second batch consists of five cases of “artist’s proof” editions. The third batch of five cases was introduced in 1998. So, in total, Omega sold 50 of these Speedmaster Mission cases. The first 40 cases were introduced for the 40th anniversary of Omega’s legendary Speedmaster watch.

 

I would certainly take one case

 

There was one of these on Ebay for years. What was the price US$100,000? One at Christies Speedmaster 50 Auction hammered for US$53,000.

 

The one on eBay last I saw was like $250,000. Obviously preposterous, but...


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At 500 Bucks a pop it'll cost US$11,500 to service them.

 

such a tease open it up !

 

I've seen the one Jackmond has. What's interesting about these is that the few that have traded hands have sold for less then the breakup price of the set.

 

I'd love to be the guardian of one of the flight cases. Achingly cool.

 

The Singaporean Watch Baron... posting self promotional teaser pictures, before disappearing back to Instagram...