Out of this world! Astronaut Wally Schirra's watch sells for over US$1.9mil


Wally Schirra is said to play a symbolic role in Omega’s history of space exploration. Photo: Nasa

It is said that time is invaluable. Not watches though.

An Omega Speedmaster chronograph, previously owned and worn by Nasa astronaut Walter “Wally” Schirra, has sold at RR Auction for US$1,907,000 (approximately RM9mil). The BA 145.022 model in 18K yellow gold is of particular historic value, and according to Omega, represents an "enduring connection to the achievements of space exploration".

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