Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch “Tin Tin” | 311.30.42.30.01.004 | box & papers 2013
This watch will fit up to approx. 8.07″ ( 20.5 cm) wrist size without any additional links.
We are delighted to have acquired this very hard to find Omega “Tin Tin” we bought this from the original owner who bought it new November 2013.
A pre-owned in pristine condition, officially the result of a cancelled project, this model reference 311.30.42.30.01.004 was originally designed as a special edition celebrating The Adventures of Tintin, the European comic series about a fearless, crime-fighting Belgian reporter. Several adventures saw Tintin travel to the moon in a red and white chequered rocket, the inspiration behind this unique dial design. The project never materialised, but in 2013, Omega released a Speedmaster with this striking minute track, and it has since become a cult favourite among collectors.
The watch itself follows the familiar Speedmaster aesthetic. A 42mm steel case is fitted with a hesalite crystal, while the black chronograph dial features white hands, and is framed by a black tachymeter bezel. The decorated case back is a reminder of Omega’s historic relationship with NASA, with the words “FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS” and “THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON”.
Furthermore, the watch is powered by Omega’s 1861 manual wind movement, a descendent of the calibre that was worn on the Moon.
With it’s eye-catching red and white chequered minute track, this watch offers a sportier, racing-inspired take on the classic Moonwatch, along with an unusual and a fascinating story.
This particular watch comes supplied as shown in the detailed images with both of the original inner and outer Omega boxes, the original Omega operating instructions, the original Omega card holder, two original Omega cards namely pictograms and the international warranty card which is dated November 2013 when first supplied new.
