The Omega Speedmaster Professional is one of our favorite chronographs. The Speedmaster has an incredible history starting with automotive racing, moving into flight, and eventually to NASA with the U.S. Space Program. There are many subtle differences within the vintage Omega Speedmaster range of references that make them all slightly unique and different.
The Omega Speedmaster Mission watches were a limited production set that was introduced in 1997 in commemoration of every NASA space mission that included the Omega Speedmaster. These sets included 22 watches in a briefcase made of NASA spacesuit material, and each watch featured the respected mission patch they represented on the 9 o'clock sub-dial. Omega also released these Mission watches individually in a very limited series of 150 pieces for each Mission watch.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Missions' Gemini V Watch presented was part of Omega's individual release of these watches and is 1 of 150 models created for this limited run. Commemorating the Gemini VII mission with the NASA mission patch featured in the 9 o'clock sub-dial. The Gemini VII mission was the 4th manned Gemini mission and occurred on December 4th, 1965, with NASA astronauts James Lovell and Frank Borman.
SPECS
| Stock # | OMSPMPROMIS-2 | |
| Brand | Omega | |
| Style | Speedmaster Professional 'Missions Series' | |
| Model | 3597.05 | |
| Serial | 483XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black "Gemini VII" | |
| Millimeters | 42 | |
| Bracelet | Omega 1998 Bracelet W/ 849 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The robust asymmetrical case is believed to remain unpolished, boasting extremely crisp factory finishing, angles, and dimensions with nominal signs of previous use present. The black tachymetre bezel is in virtually perfect condition. The case retains its original Omega signed crown and pump-pushers. The unpolished case back retains all of its original factory markings and black enamel, with signs of gentle use present. The original Omega 1499 bracelet with 842 end pieces retains 14 links that show no stretch and will fit up to a 6 3/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The matte black Gemini VII Missions dial is flawless, showing no aging or damage to the dial. The luminova lume plots have a slight green coloration. The original luminova hands match the dial and are in perfect condition.
ACCESSORIES
The watch comes with its original inner and outer boxes and booklets. The watch is running and functioning correctly, though the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.
