The steel Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary is reference 310.20.42.50.01.001: a 42 mm stainless-steel Speedmaster with a black dial, steel bracelet and prominent 18K Moonshine gold details. OMEGA’s Japan product page marks it discontinued and lists the steel edition as limited to 6,969 pieces. The page is an authoritative specification reference, not evidence of current stock or resale value.
What is the steel Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmaster?
It is a 2019 commemorative Speedmaster marking the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. Its familiar black-dial chronograph layout is paired with a polished 18K Moonshine gold bezel and gold-coloured hands and indices. The bezel has a polished black ceramic ring with a Ceragold tachymeter scale, according to OMEGA’s Japan product listing.
The exact reference is 310.20.42.50.01.001. Include the complete number when searching listings: anniversary Speedmasters also exist in a separate gold edition, and the two should not be confused.
Steel reference specifications
| Specification | OMEGA-listed detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | 310.20.42.50.01.001 |
| Case and bracelet | Stainless steel; steel bracelet |
| Case diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 13.09 mm |
| Lug-to-lug length | 47.50 mm |
| Lug width | 20 mm |
| Dial and bezel | Black dial; polished 18K Moonshine gold bezel; polished black ceramic bezel ring with Ceragold tachymeter scale |
| Crystal | Sapphire, with anti-reflective treatment on both sides |
| Movement | Manual-winding OMEGA calibre 3861 |
| Power reserve | 50 hours |
| Water resistance | 5 bar / 50 m |
| Approximate product weight | 138 g |
These figures are from OMEGA’s Japan listing, whose product specifications are regional. The page describes the central chronograph seconds hand as PVD-coated Moonshine gold and lists Moonshine gold for the dial hands and indices.
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How many steel Apollo 11 anniversary watches were made?
OMEGA lists the steel model as a 6,969-piece limited production. That count belongs to the steel reference; it is not the production total for every Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Speedmaster.
Steel versus the 18K gold anniversary edition
The anniversary name covers two distinct watches. The steel reference has a stainless-steel case and bracelet with Moonshine gold details. The separate gold edition is made in an exclusive 18K gold alloy and was limited to 1,014 pieces, according to the Swatch Group’s 2019 archive.
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| Edition | Case and bracelet | Limited production | Movement information established by cited sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel, reference 310.20.42.50.01.001 | Stainless-steel case and bracelet; 18K Moonshine gold bezel and details | 6,969 pieces, per OMEGA’s Japan listing | Manual-winding calibre 3861, per OMEGA’s Japan listing |
| Separate 18K gold anniversary edition | Exclusive 18K gold alloy, per Swatch Group’s archive | 1,014 pieces, per Swatch Group’s archive | Manual-winding Master Chronometer calibre 3861, per Swatch Group’s archive |
The cited archive does not establish the gold edition’s full dimensions or water resistance, so those specifications should not be inferred from the steel model. Nor do the cited sources establish a current price comparison between the editions.
Why the watch commemorates Apollo 11
OMEGA says NASA qualified the Speedmaster on 1 March 1965 with the designation “Flight Qualified for all Manned Space Missions.” Its Apollo 17 anniversary article describes the Speedmaster as official kit on successful Apollo journeys from Apollo 11 in 1969 through Apollo 17 in 1972. That history explains the commemorative theme; it does not mean this 2019 anniversary model was the watch worn on those missions.
Rank #3
- Model 310.30.42.50.01.001
In a retrospective, NASA engineer James Ragan, whom OMEGA identifies as the engineer who qualified the Speedmaster, explained the practical role of the watch: “The watch was a backup. If the astronauts lost the capability of talking to the ground, or the capability of their digital timers on the lunar surface, then the only thing they had to rely on was the OMEGA watch they had on their wrist. It needed to be there for them if they had a problem.” The quotation appears in the Swatch Group’s 2019 archive.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is reference 310.20.42.50.01.001 discontinued?
Yes. OMEGA’s Japan product page marks this reference discontinued. That status is specific to the cited regional product page; it does not establish what individual dealers or pre-owned sellers currently have available.
Rank #4
- Model 310.32.42.50.01.001
What to check when buying one
Since the cited official listing is discontinued and does not provide current resale pricing or inventory, assess each seller’s actual watch and dated asking price rather than relying on a generic market figure. Search using “Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary steel 310.20.42.50.01.001” and verify:
Quick Recap
- The reference on the listing and watch documentation matches 310.20.42.50.01.001, not the separate gold anniversary model.
- The seller can substantiate authenticity and provide clear photographs of the watch, including its case, dial, bezel, bracelet and clasp.
- Condition is described in detail, including any marks, replaced parts, refinishing or damage.
- Service history is documented, with the service provider and date identified where possible.
- The listing states whether the original box and papers are included; do not assume completeness from photographs or the anniversary name.
- The quoted price is current and applies to the specific watch in the stated condition, with any taxes, shipping or other costs made clear.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
