When it comes to watches in space, we’re well-familiar with the Omega Speedmaster, which accompanied Buzz Aldrin as he stepped onto the Moon for the first time. Omega is the only watchmaker to pass all of NASA’s rigorous testing, earning the official designation of being “flight-qualified for all manned space missions.”

While NASA has approved the brand’s watches as their official timepieces ever since 1965, astronauts have worn their own personal watches in flight. You may recall Scott Carpenter’s custom-made Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute or William Pogue’s funky-looking Seiko 6139-6005. Well today, up for auction is another significant piece, not just because it’s perfect Rolex replica watches but because it’s the first from the watchmaker to be worn on a lunar mission

The Story

In production from 1959 to 1980, the UK AAA fake Rolex GMT-Master watches (particularly the ref. 1675) is the most popular Rolex model among space explorers despite never being officially sanctioned by NASA. Arguably the best pilot’s watch of its era, this second-gen reference has donned the wrists of astronauts Jack Swiger from Apollo 13 — when, rumor has it, he used the watch over his Speedmaster Professional to time critical engine burns of the ship — and Ronald Evans from Apollo 17 who gave it to his crewmates, who took it down to the lunar surface while he continued to orbit in the command module.

And then there was the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. Astronauts Edgar Mitchell and Stuart Roosa each wore high quality Rolex GMT-Master replica watches on their wrist. We know that Mitchell wore both the Rolex and his Speedmaster during the mission, both of which you can see in images of him suiting up pre-flight and inside the Kitty Hawk command module. While Mitchell did make it to the lunar surface, it hasn’t been confirmed that the Rolex itself was worn on the Moon.

The Watch

Stretching 40mm across, this particular Rolex GMT-Master from Apollo 14 has a stainless steel case housing the classic black dial with golden-brown hour markers underneath an acrylic crystal and surrounded by a Pepsi bezel with a 24-hour scale (developed by Rolex in collaboration with PanAm to aid airline pilots). Powered by an Oyster Perpetual automatic movement, the 1:1 wholesale Rolex copy watches is adorned by a Rolex Steelinox bracelet with a fliplock clasp.

The Swiss made replica Rolex watches is in fine condition with visible scuffs and scratches due to being worn. On the caseback, there’s an engraving that reads, “Worn by Cdr. E. Mitchell on Apollo 14, 1971, To Karlin—My Daughter.”

A Rare Find

Since Omega watches are officially commissioned by NASA, they’re kept in the possession of the U.S. government. However, since the top Rolex super clone watches was Mitchell’s personal piece, it’s legally allowed to be sold and owned by civilians…if they’re so lucky. Prior to this auction listing, the only other Apollo-flown Rolex to be sold publicly was Evans’ Apollo 17 watch back in 2009. In fact, the only other Apollo-flown watch to be sold, period, was the Bulova Chronograph worn by Dave Scott during the Apollo 15 mission.

Pricing & Availability

As the first Rolex ever to be worn on a lunar mission, Edgar Mitchell’s best UK Rolex GMT-Master fake watches is estimated to go for over $400,000. It’s accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Mitchell and a letter of authenticity from Mitchell’s daughter. The current bid is at $49,500, but expect this to increase before the sale ends on October 24. Head over to the RR Auction website to bid.