Neil Armstrong's Omega Speedmaster Watch

Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Watch

Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Watch. © RR Auction

Neil Armstrong‘s gold Apollo 11 Omega Speedmaster chronograph watch is heading for auction.

The gold No. 17 Omega Speedmaster chronograph, engraved on the back with “Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Gemini 8—Apollo 11,” and the quote “To mark man’s conquest of space with time, through time, on time,” will be auctioned by RR Auction on April 17.

Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Watch. © RR Auction

This 18K solid yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Professional chronograph (Ref. BA 145.022) belonged to and was worn by Neil Armstrong. It was presented to him at a special gala dinner on November 25, 1969, at the Hotel Warwick in Houston.

Neil Armstrong’s Omega Speedmaster Watch. © RR Auction

Omega originally made 26 of these gold commemorative “Tribute to Astronauts” watches to honor NASA’s living and deceased astronauts. Each featured a custom engraving with the astronaut’s name, missions, and a unique number based on their spaceflight order. Armstrong’s watch, numbered 17, bears his name, missions, and a special inscription on the case back.