Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI 1969

fred.zueri · Mar 23, 2020

Hi

I found the following watch on a auction. What is confusing me are all the different version of watches with engravings “Apollo XI 1969”. As well I’m a bit confused regarding the “ST145.02278” engraving, as I thought this watches were created in the 80s.
Is this watch legit?

thx for the help

fred.zueri · Mar 23, 2020

As well, should it not be a tritium sial? And is the box the right one for the model?
Thx for the help

ATWG · Mar 23, 2020

Looks off to me. Is the serial blurred out or is it non-existent. Also, this should most definitely have a tritium dial. Bezel is too modern. And lastly, the case back is off as well.

abrod520 · Mar 23, 2020

I think this thing's a total franken - -78 case. Apollo XI 25th caseband from 1994 (Or could be 20th, still from 1989). Dial and bezel from a 3570.50 onwards, 1998 and newer. Add to that the blank bridge, and I'd stay far away from this one.

lillatroll · Mar 25, 2020

There are several different versions of the case markings, one for the american market which is numbered xxxx/2000, one for the german market, i believe and a non numbered version. There is an article on Fratello watches that explains all the varients. Not sure if the link works https://www.fratellowatches.com/overview-omega-speedmaster-apollo-xi-models/ but a quick google seach will help you find it.

Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI 1969

fred.zueri

fred.zueri

ATWG

abrod520

lillatroll

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