The Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 Apollo XI, introduced in 1970, holds a unique place in the annals of horology and space exploration. This watch is a member of the Speedmaster family, which Omega began producing in 1957, originally intended for motorsports enthusiasts. However, the Speedmaster’s design, durability, and precision caught the attention of NASA, and by the mid-1960s, it was selected as the official watch for all manned space missions. The 145.022-69 variant was created to commemorate the Apollo 11 mission — the historic lunar landing on July 20, 1969.

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