Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Silver Snoopy'

To paraphrase George Orwell "All Speedmasters are equal, but some Speedmasters are more equal than others". Enter the Apollo 13 50th Anniversary 'Silver Snoopy Award' Limited Edition. There is perhaps no other contemporary Speedmaster as beloved in the collector community as this playful expression - paying homage to the 'Snoopy Award' designation bestowed on contractors and suppliers directly by astronauts for outstanding performance contributing to flight safety and mission success during the Apollo program. Legendary Peanuts comic creator (and fan of the space program) Charles Shultz licensed the Snoopy name and image to NASA for this usage, and this fun Speedmaster features the likeness of everyone's favorite flying ace on the dial and case back, adding a touch of whimsy to professional-grade chronograph. With copious amounts of luminous material on the dial, handset and bezel and stunning cool blue tones to complement the white dial, this hefty Speedmaster was a runaway success when it launched and continues to rise in value and popularity today. This particular example remains in near mint condition showing only faint signs of wear from careful handling. It also comes complete with its full set of boxes, books, and cards - a collector grade example!