Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Patch Japan F/S

  
This limited edition Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 30th Anniversary patch is a must-have for any watch enthusiast. Made in Japan with high-quality fabric material, this blue patch is compatible with Apollo brand and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your wristwatch strap.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Omega with this exclusive patch. The perfect accessory for any watch, this patch is a great way to show off your love for Omega and Apollo.

Add it to your collection today! ROmega has released Apollo XI editions of the Speedmaster since 1969.

The first was the famous gold Speedmaster Professional with a burgundy bezel, a massive gold dial with onyx markers, and a gold bracelet. Only 1,014 of these watches were produced. Of them, a number were presented to the Apollo astronauts, President Nixon, and a few more important people who played a role in NASA's space program. Again in 1980, Omega introduced a gold Speedmaster Professional Apollo XI.

There were 320 numbered pieces in total, 20 of which were white gold. However, you could say that Omega made these Apollo XI limited editions a recurring event starting in 1989. That year marked the 20th anniversary of the Moon landing. And every five years since has seen a new Speedmaster Apollo XI. In this article, we'll show you all the ones Omega has done to this day.

Neil Armstrong, second from right, wearing the first gold Speedmaster edition. Image (c) Archives de la Ville de Montréal. On July 20th, 1969, the Apollo XI Lunar Module put astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin on the surface of the Moon. On July 21st, at 2:56 UTC, Armstrong set foot on the Moon and spoke his famous words. Not much later, Buzz Aldrin followed him.

On his wrist, the Omega Speedmaster Professional. From that moment on, it became the "Moonwatch". NASA received Speedmaster references 105.003, 105.012, and 145.012 watches from Omega after the official qualification for use during extra-vehicular activities by astronauts. For a few years, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin wore a Speedmaster reference 105.012, the first Speedmaster on the surface of the Moon.

Legend has it that Neil Armstrong left his Speedmaster (also a 105.012) on board of the Lunar Module as the (Bulova) board clock malfunctioned. Aldrin's watch then disappeared in 1970 when it was sent off to the Smithsonian museum.

Michael Collins was wearing a Speedmaster 145.012. NASA used the Speedmaster references 105.003, 105.012, and 145.012 during the entire Apollo program. In 1978, the 145.022 also qualified for the later Space Shuttle missions.