OMEGA
Speedmaster
SNOOPY 45th Anniversary

The Speedmaster Professional Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award commemorates the 45th anniversary of NASA’s 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the moon.

The failure of onboard instruments meant that the Apollo 13 crew needed the Omega Speedmaster watch, first to time ignition of the rockets to shorten the estimated length of the return to Earth, and secondly, to time the ignition of the rockets to decrease speed and raise the flight path angle for re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. This second operation was crucial, since any mistake in the timing could have led to an incorrect entry angle and, as a result, potential disaster for the crew. Finally the crew returned to Earth alive on 17 April 1970.

The Silver Snoopy award is defined as a special honour awarded to NASA employees and contractors for outstanding achievements related to human flight safety or mission success. It consists of a sterling silver ‘Silver Snoopy’ lapel pin flown during a NASA mission, a commendation letter and a signed, framed Silver Snoopy certificate. The award depicts Snoopy, a character from the Peanuts comic strip.
Since the Omega Speedmaster played an important role during Apollo 13, as one of the pieces of equipment that served as backup to the faulty instruments and thus helped save the crew members, on 5 October 1970 NASA gave the Omega and the Speedmaster a Snoopy award to acknowledge the crucial role the watch played.

Now one of the most sought after modern Moonwatch editions with its famous white dial, coming complete as a collectors set with ‘Silver Snoopy’ lapel pin, this particular piece features a collectible low 2xx LE number out of the 1970 made.

Case
Stainless steel
42 mm diameter
Omega crown
Fixed steel bezel with black ceramic Tachymetre insert
Sapphire crystal glass

The caseback features a silver Snoopy medallion mounted on a silver plate and filled with blue enamel. Silver powder is sprinkled by hand on the enamel, making each watch unique. The number of the watch is engraved (out of 1970 pieces, the year of the Apollo 13 mission), as well as the ‘Apollo XIII 45th Anniversary’ and ‘Eyes on the Stars’.

Movement
Omega 1861 calibre mechanical manual winding

Dial
White dial
Snoopy with a thought bubble and the words spoken by NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz in the Apollo 13 movie “Failure is not an option”, as well as a luminous 14-second track with the words “What could you do in 14 seconds?” as a reference to the 14-second course correction engine burn the Speedmaster timed during the mission.

Strap
Omega black nylon leather lined strap with white stitching
Push button folding clasp

Complete Full Set with
Omega inner large black wooden case box
Black Omega card outer box
Instruction Manual booklet
Warranty Card
Pictogram Card with Limited Edition number
Snoopy Limited Edition numbered certificate
Plus extras…
Silver Snoopy Award lapel pin badge
White Omega travel pouch bag
Black Omega polishing cloth

Limited Edition - 2xx / 1970
Only 1970 pieces made.

Reference - 311.32.42.30.04.003
Warranty Dated - October 2015

In overall excellent condition with very minor wear and tear to the case.

A truly iconic ever sought after Speedmaster.

£37,500