The Omega Buzz Aldrin Bought to Replace His Missing Moonwatch Just Sold at Auction
A watch previously owned by Buzz Aldrin sold at a Sotheby's auction for $44,800. The timepiece was purchased by the astronaut in the 1990s to replace his original Moonwatch, which remains missing.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the enduring collector market for space-related memorabilia and the high value placed on items associated with historic lunar missions.
This story originally appeared in About Time, Esquire's free weekly newsletter dedicated to the world of luxury watches. To get it free into your inbox every Sunday at 8am, sign up hereYou can't buy the Omega Speedmaster Buzz Aldrin wore on the Moon.That watch disappeared – sorry, "disappeared" – on its way to the Smithsonian more than 50 years ago and remains one of horology's great unsolved mysteries.But Wednesday's Sotheby's Space Exploration auction offered the next best thing. Pictured above is Buzz Aldrin's Omega Speedmaster Professional ref. 3590.50.00, which he bought in the 1990s to replace his missing Moonwatch.
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