Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary in Steel - Expectations

bmickdewey

I had the opportunity to see the 50th Apollo in Zurich at Time to Move. I promised not to post info too early, but since the press release is this month...let’s have some fun!

My favorite part of the watch, was the bracelet! It is effectively a modern vintage flat link piece. It looked and felt great on the wrist. Oh, and no two -tone on the bracelet. I already told the Omega guys you MUST offer this bracelet for purchase.

The watch itself is a multiple metal design. To call it two-tone would be incorrect (IMO). It’s very well done I have to admit. The hands are gold accent and the dial was a darker shake. The 50th Anniversary logo is on the back of the watch inlayed into the movement....a co-axial movement.

The box has some very fun goodies!

I wish I could remember more, but that’s all I have!

MTROIS

^Yeah right!!! 😉😗😁

But thanks for the tip concerning the bracelet. I still have high hopes for this piece....🍿

bmickdewey

Honest! The Time to Move Event was crazy experience for a watch geek (I don’t work for an AD), just very luck to attend

You see about a 100 watches across all lines and you are completely overloaded. New Planet Oceans variations, new SMP styles, the Bond watch, new Tresor, the crazy precious metal pieces.

I had the opportunity to see it, wear it for a bit and hear about the features. No pics of course.

Back to the 50th I liked it, and I think most will as well. It’s simply well done.

I remember remembered one other detailz There is gold on the edge of the bezel...maybe inlayed in the bezel (I can’t remember). But like a touch of it, not overpowering or flashy.

Finally, to be honest I’m thinking of buying one when they are released.

bmickdewey

Honest! The Time to Move Event was crazy experience for a watch geek (I don’t work for an AD), just very luck to attend.

You see about a 100 watches across all lines and you are completely overloaded. New Planet Oceans variations, new SMP styles, the Bond watch, new Tresor, the crazy precious metal pieces.

You have the opportunity to see them, wear it for a bit and hear about the features. No pics of course.

Back to the 50th I liked it, and I think most will as well. It’s simply well done.

I remember remembered one other detailz There is gold on the edge of the bezel...maybe inlayed in the bezel (I can’t remember). But like a touch of it, not overpowering or flashy.

Finally, to be honest I’m thinking of buying one when they are released.

bmickdewey

I had the opportunity to see the 50th Apollo in Zurich at Time to Move. I promised not to post info too early, but since the press release is this month...let’s have some fun!

My favorite part of the watch, was the bracelet! It is effectively a modern vintage flat link piece. It looked and felt great on the wrist. Oh, and no two -tone on the bracelet. I already told the Omega guys you MUST offer this bracelet for purchase.

The watch itself is a multiple metal design. To call it two-tone would be incorrect (IMO). It’s very well done I have to admit. The hands are gold accent and the dial was a darker shake. The 50th Anniversary logo is on the back of the watch inlayed into the movement....a co-axial movement.

The box has some very fun goodies!

I wish I could remember more, but that’s all I have!

anselmw

Co-axial. Movement? So it is an auto and not manual wind?

bmickdewey

I had the opportunity to see the 50th Apollo in Zurich at Time to Move. I promised not to post info too early, but since the press release is this month...let’s have some fun!

My favorite part of the watch, was the bracelet! It is effectively a modern vintage flat link piece. It looked and felt great on the wrist. Oh, and no two -tone on the bracelet. I already told the Omega guys you MUST offer this bracelet for purchase.

The watch itself is a multiple metal design. To call it two-tone would be incorrect (IMO). It’s very well done I have to admit. The hands are gold accent and the dial was a darker shake. The 50th Anniversary logo is on the back of the watch inlayed into the movement....a co-axial movement.

The box has some very fun goodies!

I wish I could remember more, but that’s all I have!

bmickdewey

Honest! The Time to Move Event was crazy experience for a watch geek (I don’t work for an AD), just very luck to attend.

You see about a 100 watches across all lines and you are completely overloaded. New Planet Oceans variations, new SMP styles, the Bond watch, new Tresor, the crazy precious metal pieces.

You have the opportunity to see them, wear it for a bit and hear about the features. No pics of course.

Back to the 50th I liked it, and I think most will as well. It’s simply well done.

I remember remembered one other detailz There is gold on the edge of the bezel...maybe inlayed in the bezel (I can’t remember). But like a touch of it, not overpowering or flashy.

Finally, to be honest I’m thinking of buying one when they are released.

david5807

No gold sub dial?

youncs

Is anyone going out to the event this week out at Cape Canaveral - Kennedy Space Center? It sounds really neat and I hear they will have the steel version on display.

Riviera Paradise

Lunar explorer in gold detailing on the seconds sub dial.

S Skyrider01

Is the entire subdial gold or just some
gold accents on it. I'm not too fond of having just one of the 3 subdials in a different color. Especially in gold which would make it stand out.

Riviera Paradise

This is what I have foreseen with my Palantír. Image was a bit hazy and I got distracted by someone screaming my precious, my precious nearby (my Snoopys, we wants it).

Dude...all will be revealed soon. Relax, listen to some Debussy, second movement Beethoven's 5th piano concerto etc. ...let the time pass by.

The Speedy LE is a continuous process, not a product. There will always be a new desirable one coming off the production line, well at least until the moon landing is superseded my something more significant in space travel, and before a generation who cherish NASA and the Apollo program fade away.

uwsearch

Thanks for that useless input

G GoBlueJedi

What day is the event? Is it specifically for the Speedmaster?

LeonDeBayonne

The event is on May 9th. No press, no bloggers invited I understand. Just clients.