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What is the gold Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmaster?
OMEGA created this Speedmaster for the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing. The brand says its design draws inspiration from the Speedmaster BA145.022 presented to NASA astronauts in 1969. The exact reference is 310.60.42.50.99.001, and OMEGA describes the 2019 edition as limited to 1,014 pieces. OMEGA’s 2019 model page
Design and caseback details
The case, bracelet and dial are made of 18K Moonshine Gold. A burgundy ceramic bezel and facetted black onyx indexes provide contrast against the gold dial. OMEGA describes Moonshine Gold as an alloy designed for long-lasting radiance; that is the manufacturer’s material description, not an independently established performance assessment. OMEGA’s model description
The caseback’s decorative inner ring depicts a matte-blue ocean around the American continents, with Cape Canaveral shown. A domed lunar meteorite inlay represents the Moon. OMEGA’s caseback description
#1 Best Overall
- Model 310.30.42.50.01.002
Specifications
The following measurements and movement details are listed by OMEGA Japan; they are manufacturer specifications, not independent test results. OMEGA Japan product page
| Specification | OMEGA-listed detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | 310.60.42.50.99.001 |
| Case diameter | 42 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment |
| Water resistance | 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft) |
| Movement | Manual-winding Calibre 3861 |
| Power reserve | 50 hours |
Gold model versus the steel anniversary edition
The gold and steel Apollo 11 50th Anniversary watches are separate references, not material variants of one reference. The available official product information establishes the gold model’s reference, materials and edition size, but does not provide a complete primary-source specification set for the steel model. The comparison below therefore limits the steel column to what is established here.
Rank #2
- Stainless steel case
- Black dial
- Swiss-automatic movement
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Water resistant to 330 feet
| Detail | Gold Apollo 11 50th Anniversary | Steel Apollo 11 50th Anniversary |
|---|---|---|
| Reference | 310.60.42.50.99.001 | Not stated in the cited official gold-model pages |
| Case and bracelet | 18K Moonshine Gold | Steel; a full official specification is not established by the cited sources |
| Edition size | 1,014 pieces | Not stated in the cited official gold-model pages |
| Dial and bezel | Moonshine Gold dial, facetted black onyx indexes and burgundy ceramic bezel | Not stated in the cited official gold-model pages |
| Movement specifications | Manual-winding Calibre 3861; 50-hour power reserve, according to OMEGA Japan | Not stated in the cited official gold-model pages |
Is it discontinued, and what does that mean for availability?
OMEGA Japan marks reference 310.60.42.50.99.001 as discontinued. That status is specific to the regional product page; it does not establish whether another regional OMEGA page uses the same status or whether any authorized retailer still has remaining stock. The cited official pages do not establish a current asking price, resale value, or investment performance. OMEGA Japan product page
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Rubber
- Rotating bezel, gmt
- Automatic-self-wind movement
- Case diameter: 40mm
- Water resistant to 330 feet
Rank #4
- OMEGA Speedmaster Racing Chronograph 326.30.40.50.01.001
Rank #3
- Model 310.32.42.50.01.001
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