Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo XI 30th Anniversary Moon Watch ST145.0223 42mm (1999)

The Omega Speedmaster “Apollo XI 30th Anniversary”, reference ST 145.0223, is a commemorative Moonwatch made in 1999 to honour the 30th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. This watch retains the classic Speedmaster look: a black dial with three subdials and a black tachymeter bezel, housed in a 42 mm stainless steel case. However, it features a special solid caseback engraved with the iconic words from Neil Armstrong’s first transmission back to Earth: “Hello Houston, Tranquility Base Here, The Eagle Has Landed – July 21, 1969, 02:56 GMT.” The movement is the trusted manual-wind Calibre 1861, delivering the same heritage chronograph feel as vintage Moonwatches. Produced in a limited run of 9,999 pieces, this edition is a subtle but meaningful celebration of space history and Omega’s role in it.

Specifications

• Range: Speedmaster Professional – “Apollo XI 30th Anniversary” (Moonwatch)
• Model: ST 145.0223 (also sometimes seen as 3560.50.00)
• Year: 1999
• Limited Edition: 9,999 pieces
• Dial: Black with three subdials (30-min, 12-hr, small seconds)
• Crystal: Hesalite (plexiglass)
• Bezel: Fixed stainless bezel with black aluminium tachymeter insert
• Case Size: 42 mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Bracelet: Stainless steel
• Movement: Manual-winding — Omega Calibre 1861, 18 jewels
• Power Reserve: ~48 hours
• Functions: Chronograph (hours, minutes, seconds) + central chronograph seconds
• Water Resistance: Not recommended – vintage so splash resistant
• Special Features: Engraved limited-edition caseback – “Hello Houston … The Eagle Has Landed …” plus the landing date/time