Omega Speedmaster Professional
Reference: 3597.06
Serial # 48,38X,XXX
Caliber: 1861 – 18 jewels
Dial: Type C6, with Gemini VIII (Armstrong / Scott) mission patch on the subdial at 9
Bezel: Type B5 – dot beneath 70
Bracelet: 1499/842; this bracelet has a very ergonomic feel as it tapers down to 16mm at the clasp. The similar looking, more modern iteration from 2001-2020, does not taper down and feels a bit chunky compared to this one.
Aesthetic Condition: No major scratches or gouges in/on the Omega signed Hesalite crystal. The case is in decent condition for it’s age with sharp lines as the surface transitions from brushed to high polished finish. No dings or dents in the case, just some small hairlines consistent with frequent wear. There is 1 impression on the outer rim of the bezel at the '85' tachymetre marker, please see the macro picture that I’ve posted, as it accurately depicts the appearance of this imperfection. The enamel in the letters on the caseback is still very crisp. The bracelet is in nice condition as well, no major scratches on the links or clasp.
Mechanical Condition: Daily accuracy and amplitude look very healthy (0 sec/day and 292 amplitude). The chronograph functions (start/stop/reset) are all in good working order.
Fitment: will comfortably fit a 7.75” wrist.
Box & Card: white outer cardboard Omega box, white “astronaut suit nylon” inner presentation box, and warranty card dated March of ’98. The interior of the white astronaut suit nylon presentation box is degrading (this a common problem for Omega during this era), and I do not recommend storing the watch in the box.
Price: $5,200
Shipping: $50 for fully insured 2-day delivery to your local FedEx facility (USA shipping only) where you can pick up the package after presenting your ID
Form of Payment: bank wire from US based buyers / US based banks only
My Location: Arizona, USA
Returns: No returns. Please carefully review the photos and video that I have posted here to make sure you are comfortable with the condition of the watch.

A little info on this very rare reference: To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Speedmaster, Omega released 23 different Speedmasters with various mission patches featured on the 9’oclock subdial. The Mission Patches Series of Speedmasters were released in very limited quantities of only 150-200 examples per patch/reference. This particular example highlights the Gemini 8 mission, crewed by Neil Armstrong and David Scott. The mission was the world’s first successful on-orbit docking of two spacecraft. The mission was originally launched on March 16, 1966, and concluded on March 17, 1966….which makes the March 18th date on the warranty card a very cool correlation with the mission dates.

References: below are links to feedback threads for deals that I've completed with some of the other Omegaforums members:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/excellent-buying-experience-with-blueteg.148326/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/smooth-transaction-with-blueteg.137395/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/great-effortless-buying-experience-with-blueteg.145436/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/completed-a-solid-transaction-with-seller-blueteg.151162/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/blueteg-is-excellent.156707/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/smooth-sailing-with-blueteg.156944/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/good-experience-with-blueteg.157711/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/blueteg-great-seller-easy-transaction.159795/

https://omegaforums.net/threads/blueteg-standup-buyer.161173/

I have one other reference that I have sold a watch to, who has kindly asked that I keep the details of our sale private, but said I can provide his name to a potential buyer if they would like to contact him for feedback on me as a seller.

Thank you for looking, and thank you to the OF admins for maintaining this great community for us.

 

Price dropped, TTT

 

Awesome piece and in the upper mid level, lower top level of the patches. (Good thing)

a lot of these have ugly patches and missions that are fairly unimportant. This is neither. And has the box! Many don’t!

good price imho for this.

 

Thank you

Just dropped the price (again).

 

Bump

 

AFAIK the only Speedmaster which has the name " Armstrong " on the dial

 

a nice touch for any Speedmaster collector!

Price dropped again, back up to the top!

 

TTT

 

Price dropped.

 

Bump for Black Friday

 

Bump!

 

To the top

 

Price drop. Bump

 

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Bump for SpeedyTuesday

 

TGIF
Price dropped

 

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To the top!