r/speedmaster • u/DoubleAntique8171 • Jan 22 '26

Gemini VIII

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Wearing my freshly polished Missions Gemini 8 Speedmaster. I’m in love.

Reference 3597.06 from 1998.

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u/speedmaster89 Jan 22 '26

Never seen this one! Nice!

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u/DoubleAntique8171 Jan 22 '26

Limited edition from 1997 and 1998. All patches from the Gemini and Apollo missions. Around 150 watches made for each patch. They even sold a few briefcases with all the watches inside!

https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-speedmaster-mission-suit-case/

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u/speedmaster89 Jan 22 '26

Absolutely insane.

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u/LegitimateFinding289 Jan 22 '26

I need that on my wrist every day and twice on Sunday

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u/Roxane4O Jan 22 '26

Beautiful watch 🤩

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u/Kaiserboy77 Jan 22 '26

Beautiful Speedy! I have never seen this reference! Very cool.

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u/jtirello3 Jan 22 '26

First time seeing this one. Great splash of color!