Omega 311.32.42.30.01.001

The Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 40th Anniversary edition (reference 311.32.42.30.01.001) has attracted the attention of A-list actors who gravitate toward watches with historical significance. Daniel Craig, best known for his tenure as James Bond, and George Clooney have both been photographed wearing this limited-edition chronograph. The watch's appeal to leading men in cinema reflects its status as more than a functional timepiece—it represents a connection to space exploration heritage and understated technical prestige. For actors of this caliber, the choice signals an appreciation for substance over flash, a preference that aligns with the Speedmaster's utilitarian design philosophy.

The Omega 311.32.42.30.01.001 remains a pursuit piece in the collector market. As a 2009 limited edition, production was finite, creating genuine scarcity that sustains interest among enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Secondary market prices reflect this constraint, with examples commanding premiums well above their original retail. The watch sits at an intersection most desirable to high-profile wearers: exclusive enough to mark distinction, yet accessible to those with sufficient means and collector knowledge.

The 40-millimeter stainless steel Speedmaster Professional features the iconic black dial and tachymeter bezel that define the line, with the Apollo 11 mission patch applied at the 9 o'clock subdial. Omega's decision to commemorate four decades of lunar exploration with this reference cemented the Speedmaster's position as perhaps watchmaking's most historically resonant sports chronograph. The model's visibility on wrists like Craig's has reinforced this narrative.

More Omega references worn by celebrities

• Omega 31130423001005 (4 celebrities)
• Omega 310.32.42.50.02.001 (4 celebrities)
• Omega 105.003 (3 celebrities)
• Omega 233.32.41.21.01.001 (3 celebrities)
• Omega 311.92.44.51.01.003 (3 celebrities)
• Omega 105.012 (2 celebrities)
• Omega 2531.80 (2 celebrities)
• Omega 210.90.42.20.01.001 (2 celebrities)

See all Omega references →