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Neil Armstrong’s commemorative gold Speedy coming up for auction

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FYI between April 1965 and April 1969, Omega delivered 5 batches totalling 97 Omega chronographs to NASA.
Thusfar, we know of 88 / 97 by which astronaut and during which mission(s) these were used.
So for Apollo 11:
Neil Armstrong wore n° 46 (105.012-65)
Edwin Aldrin wore n° 43 (105.012-65)
Michael Collins wore n° 73 (145.012-68)
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Any 105.012 - 66 among the 88 known?
 
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Any 105.012 - 66 among the 88 known?

I always thought that the 105.012-66 with a CB vase was used to time the Apollo 13 burn (Swigert’s watch?)… but would be nice to get some confirmation….
 
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I always thought that the 105.012-66 with a CB vase was used to time the Apollo 13 burn (Swigert’s watch?)… but would be nice to get some confirmation….
The movie showed Swigert timing it. Wonder what watch the movie used? That one would have an interesting provenance also.
 
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It's gone to the live auction now. I wonder what it will end at.
 
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1.7 sold to phone bidder. Add 25% commission

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Who was the bidder? RJ?
 
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The movie showed Swigert timing it. Wonder what watch the movie used? That one would have an interesting provenance also.

Not sure about the other actors but I believe Tom Hanks used his personal 90’s Speedmaster Pro in Apollo 13
 
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I really thought it would break 2mil. Indicative of the market or that it wasn't owned by a Hollywooden actor? I was a little surprised that Edgar Mitchell's BA didn't close higher than USD$114,131.
I suspect this places non Astronaut and dignitary owned pieces sold to the public at the bottom of the totem pole around USD60 - 80k?
Still a bit of a grail and I don't see them up for sale on a regular basis.

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blubarb blubarb
I really thought it would break 2mil. Indicative of the market or that it wasn't owned by a Hollywooden actor? I was a little surprised that Edgar Mitchell's BA didn't close higher than USD$114,131.
I suspect this places non Astronaut and dignitary owned pieces sold to the public at the bottom of the totem pole around USD60 - 80k?
Still a bit of a grail and I don't see them up for sale on a regular basis.

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Me, I think RRAUCTION made a mistake in doing the live auction. I understand why they took the chance. But their traditional way might have pulled more money. That 30 mins waiting for the last bid and not knowing who you are bidding against does pretty well at pulling bidders. The other stuff in the auction did pretty well too. Still, 1.7 plus 25% is pushing 2 mil, which Mr. Armstrong would likely have approved. The next time we see this watch (which might be never if it went to an institution),it could be twice as much.
 
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The other stuff in the auction did pretty well too.
Was anyone able to add to their collection, watches aside, through this auction? @TLIGuy ?
I need to check my watchlist for achieved prices. No space-stuff tokens for me right now.
 
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Was anyone able to add to their collection, watches aside, through this auction? @TLIGuy ?
I need to check my watchlist for achieved prices. No space-stuff tokens for me right now.
Got these.

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Tempted by the Irwin, Anders, Schmitt, and large Ed White. But I've got my eye on another auction and have big vet bills coming up. I'm pretty happy with the Young, Collins photo.
 
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Nothing in the signed covers (stamps / astrophilately) that I could have afforded.

I think this is a cool piece and that someone should be very happy.
Was looking at Haise's book "Never Panic Early" yesterday and couldn't find many signed copies. Plenty for sale with unattached, signed book plates. I think this was a real deal.

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