In 1980, Omega paid homage to the flight re-qualification that was held by NASA in 1978 for the Space Shuttle program by issuing the “Apollo XI”, a Speedmaster model in lustrous yellow or white gold. Approximately 300 examples were produced in yellow gold, of which half were delivered to the German market from 1980 to around 1988. Only about 20 examples were made in white gold, rendering them exceptionally rare.

The caseback engraving proudly proclaims the model's lunar legacy and it is also the first Speedmaster with a display caseback. Within lies Omega's renowned manual-wind cal. 861 L, viewable through the sapphire crystal. The sleek yellow gold dial, free of luminous accents, pairs perfectly with applied black and gold indexes.

Offered for the first time at Phillips, this outstanding yellow gold example numbered “A’300” from circa 1981 encapsulates everything that makes the "Apollo XI" a prize for discerning collectors. Complete with its original box and papers, from the family of the original owner and further kept in exceptionally crisp condition, its rarity and enduring design pay tribute to one of mankind's greatest achievements.