Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

More and more seduced by vintage even if I measure all the difficulty that it is to find an old watch corresponding to both preservation and precision requirements, the Omega Speedmaster Ref 3592.50 from 1994 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Apollo XI mission appeared as one of the ideal models to integrate into a collection because of the myth that it objectively represents and the very subjective luck of having found a copy in excellent condition, with its original papers and an Omega service box. Any lover of watchmaking history knows the mythical, magnificent history of Omega, I will not dwell on it. Any vintage enthusiast knows that a hesalite crystal is better than a sapphire crystal that can be seen on the new models Any mechanical enthusiast knows the legendary caliber 863 and its sumptuous Côtes de Gèneve finishes that power this watch (and whose transparent back allows you to admire all its beauty) and will naturally prefer it to the co-axial of the new models, too far removed from what the first Speedmasters were... The patina of my watch has evolved towards straw yellow under the effect of the tritium which 30 years later, is still present. The same one that slightly attacked the minute hand giving this Speedmaster a unique side, a true witness to the passing of time and which outrages even the most beautiful things in this world, proof that immutability in watchmaking may not really exist... The original bracelet has also patinated over time. Its original shine has evolved towards a warm and matte gray of great beauty. The same goes for the Speedmaster logoed folding clasp. Recently tested, the watch displays a daily drift of -1, -2 seconds max in normal conditions of use. The chronograph also holds the distance with a stunning comparison with the atomic clockwork of the iPhone 15. What more can I say...? Nothing. A watch with a look, a presence and a crazy charm, just as legendary for the informed as discreet for the general public and it's not so bad... If like me a watch is placed beyond a single functional objective, is more than a marker of success and is beyond the sole investment, then go for vintage without hesitation but with some knowledge about what you are buying... if necessary get advice! You will never be disappointed