Omega

• cal. 861 gilt manual winding movement, 17 jewels • black dial, luminescent baton indexes, luminescent hands, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour register • black bezel calibrated for tachometer, screw-down case back with inscription 'The first watch worn on the moon, 365 days on board space station MIR' • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Omega bracelet with folding clasp

The movement is running and the chronograph is operating at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. Dial is in good condition. The case and bracelet have scuffs throughout from wear. Movement no. 48294659 case 145 0022 345 0022
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by an Omega certificate, The Moon Watch book, VHS cassette, operating instructions, booklet presentation case and briefcase.

On the 1st July 1993, thirty-five Omega Professional chronographs were transported by the Soyuz-TM launch rocket to Space Station MIR where they underwent stringent tests before returning to earth in the summer of 1994. The present watch is part of a group of 28 examples which were flown in space as part of the Space Station Mir program.