Sotheby's auction - Omega Speedmaster: To the Moon and Back | Celebrating 50 Years since Apollo 11

Kazyole · Jul 11, 2019

Spacefruit
We are getting close.....anyone going?

Think I'm going on Sunday if anyone else is planning on being there

SpeedyPhill · Jul 13, 2019

Sotheby's have a theme going on...
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flyingout · Jul 13, 2019

Spacefruit
We are getting close.....anyone going?

Not likely going to the auction itself. But I'll be in town Monday through Wednesday if anyone's up for a GTG. Tuesday will be my only option for viewing but Monday evening would work for drinks or meal.

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

I’m heading over now, Monday, between morning meetings. Probably between 1030 and 1115.

Spacefruit · Jul 15, 2019

Jakemeister1000
I’m heading over now, Monday, between morning meetings. Probably between 1030 and 1115.

Don’t forget to post photos of things you like or any spectacular howlers?

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

Will do! If there’s any item in particular that you want me to snap, let me know.

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lowlands · Jul 15, 2019

Yes, the difference between the two gold speedmasters?

michael e · Jul 15, 2019

I would love to see how the watches are displayed, with box and archives or just watches on their own.
Cheers, Michael

lowlands · Jul 15, 2019

I like to know the difference in quality of the gold speedmasters, in the catalogue are no pictures of the bracelets, I have seen many with a "well used"bracelet!

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

13:

Looks nicer. Bracelet pieces still look polished. Some flex.

49: bracelet sides look warn and matte. More flex to it.

Gold color looks the same on both.

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

On 49 I could see a scratch on the back plate, small. Tried to picture it. I counted 21 links.

The other had 23 links.

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

The mochas. Both dials looked great. The one with the bracelet is more of a traditional brown but the other is only a little darker.

lowlands · Jul 15, 2019

Great Thanks!

Spacefruit · Jul 15, 2019

Here is a link to the BA page

http://speedmaster101.com/sothebys-sale-ba145-022s/

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

The display area: small and intimate set aside from the other galleries and just after the Apollo exhibit.

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

Ultraman; looked great.

GadgetGuy88 · Jul 15, 2019

Nate, who is managing the auction, was there. He was nice to talk to. I asked him of the watches, which did he think were special. He liked items 3 and 27. 3 is very sweet with the faded dial. A very warm look. Out of my price range.

27 is also very nice, but I didn't take any pics of it.

28 is a nice piece, better than 29 for sure. See below.