Omega Speedmaster Professional Silver Snoopy Award 45th Anniversary 311.32.42.30.04.003

Introduction

In 1970, following their dramatic yet successful return to Earth, the crew of Apollo 13 was honored by Omega with the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award — a special recognition from NASA for outstanding achievements in human spaceflight safety. To commemorate the 45th anniversary of this historic mission, Omega released a highly limited edition of the Speedmaster Professional: just 1,970 pieces worldwide.

Immediately selling out upon release, this model became an instant icon among collectors, blending Omega’s deep spacefaring legacy with playful yet meaningful design cues. It remains one of the most sought-after modern Speedmasters ever created.

Grade

M 9.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Original inner and outer box, guarantee papers, and hang tags.

The Dial

Hidden behind the hands is the motivational quote, “Failure is not an option”, a line from the 1995 film Apollo 13 in which Ed Harris portrays NASA flight director Gene Kranz. This detail adds emotional resonance to the watch, symbolizing the perseverance and ingenuity of the Apollo mission team.

The Caseback

The caseback is adorned with a .925 sterling silver Snoopy pin, set against a rich blue enamel background speckled with silver flecks, evoking the starry night sky. Though this artistic rendering wasn’t part of the original awards given to the astronauts, it adds a celebratory and commemorative tone to the design.

Condition

The watch is in essentially new condition, showing no signs of wear aside from minimal and faint handling marks. The strap appears unused. Best described as New Old Stock (NOS), this is a prime example for collectors seeking mint-condition, limited-edition timepieces.