OMEGA. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Model: Speedmaster 'First Omega In Space' Reference: 311.32.40.30.01.001 Date: Purchased 8th October, 2014 Movement: Cal. 1861, 18-jewel manual wind Dial: Black Case: Tonneau form, screw down case back, no. 77'774'845, limited no. 1491 Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckle Signed: Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle Size: 40mm Accompaniments: Maker's outer packaging, presentation box, warranty (dated) and pictograms cards, product literature and swing tag Footnotes: Introduced in 2012, the present Speedmaster 'First Omega in Space' pays tribute to the CK2998 worn by astronaut Walter 'Wally' Schirra during the Sigma 7 mission in 1962, becoming the first Omega worn in space. Faithful to its historic predecessor, the watch features a symmetrical 40mm straight-lug case without crown guards, recalling the elegant proportions of early Speedmaster references. Other vintage-inspired details include the distinctive Alpha hands and classic dial configuration, elements that distinguish the model from the standard Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. Accompanied by its original accessories, the present lot represents one of the most desirable modern reinterpretations of Omega's early space-era chronographs. See other Speedmaster examples in lot 237 - 241, 243 - 245. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing