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Missions Roestvrij Staal

We are delighted in offering this stunning Missions Scott Armstrong IIVIII Omega Speedmaster - Stainless Steel Reference 3597.06.00 from circa 1999.

The Speedmaster is without question one of the most iconic watches of all time and is a staple piece in many a great watch collection.

Launched in 1957, the ‘Speedy’ was designed as a motorsport’s chronograph, however, its credibility and popularity was catapulted into the stratosphere (and beyond) when it beat other brands including Rolex and Longines to be chosen by NASA as the astronauts watch for the space exploration programs in the late 1960s.

The Omega Speedmaster Professional Missions Gemini VIII was part of the Missions Collection of 1997-1998. This watch is commemorating the mission accomplished on March 16, 1966 by Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott.

A total of 50 pieces of the Missions suitcase with all Missions models and a '57 replica were created.
An additional 150 watches were available for purchase separately.

The case does not show any signs of ever being polished, with the lugs all equal along with the brushed finish to the top edges still factory defined.

The dial has the correct patch emblem for this Special Missions Edition and is in excellent condition with no flaws, the lume is perfect and remains consistent in colour to the dial hour markers and hands. The aluminium bezel insert, which is a significant feature on the Speedmaster, is in excellent condition, with no dings or scratches, along with the writing and register measuring numbers remaining clear and sharp.

The watch comes on the correct reference bracelet and end links that are in excellent condition. The bracelet is showing only minimal stretch & wear.

This Missions Speedmaster is accompanied with its original Omega box, missions’ manuals and warranty card.