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A replica Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy is a copy of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Silver Snoopy Award. Omega made two versions. The 2015 version has a black dial and a caseback with Snoopy and the text "What could you do in 14 seconds?" The 2020 version has a blue dial, a Snoopy on the 9 o'clock subdial, and a caseback with a rotating Earth. Both cases measure 42mm across. Both use a 20mm lug width. Replicas range from $100 to $500. The best replicas use a Lemania 1873 clone or a decorated ST19 movement.

Apollo 13 and the Silver Snoopy Award

Apollo 13 launched on April 11, 1970. An oxygen tank exploded on April 13, 1970. The crew used a Speedmaster to time a 14-second burn. That burn corrected the spacecraft's path. NASA gave Omega the Silver Snoopy Award in 1970. The award is a sterling silver pin. It shows Snoopy in a spacesuit. NASA gives the pin to employees and contractors for work in flight safety and mission success.

2015 vs 2020 Silver Snoopy

2015 Version

  • Reference: 311.32.42.30.04.001
  • Limited to 1,970 pieces
  • Black dial, white subdials
  • Black aluminum bezel
  • Solid caseback with Snoopy engraving
  • Text on caseback: "What could you do in 14 seconds?"

2020 Version

  • Reference: 310.32.42.50.02.001
  • Limited to 1,976 pieces
  • Blue dial, silver subdials
  • Blue ceramic bezel with white enamel tachymeter
  • Sapphire caseback with rotating Earth and Snoopy
  • Snoopy on the 9 o'clock subdial

What to Check on a Replica

  1. Case diameter: 42mm. Measure across the case without the crown.
  2. Lug width: 20mm. Check the gap between the lugs.
  3. Subdial spacing: The subdials sit at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The spacing must match the genuine layout.
  4. Snoopy detail: On the 2020 version, the Snoopy on the 9 o'clock subdial must have clear lines. A blurry Snoopy is a sign of low quality.
  5. Caseback: On the 2020 version, the Earth disc must rotate. It rotates once per minute. On the 2015 version, the engraving must be deep and sharp.
  6. Bezel: On the 2020 version, the tachymeter scale must be white enamel. On the 2015 version, the scale must be white on black aluminum.
  7. Movement: High-quality replicas use a Lemania 1873 clone or a decorated ST19. The movement should have a smooth sweep and a working chronograph.
  8. Crystal: Both versions have a domed crystal. The 2020 version has a sapphire crystal. The 2015 version has a sapphire crystal on the front.

Price Range

Low-quality replicas cost $100 to $150. They often have a quartz movement or a rough ST19. Mid-range replicas cost $200 to $300. They have a better case and dial. High-quality replicas cost $300 to $500. They have a Lemania clone, a sapphire crystal, and a detailed Snoopy. Prices vary by seller and shipping.

Movement Notes

The genuine 2015 version uses the Omega calibre 1861. The genuine 2020 version uses the Omega calibre 3861. Both are manual-wind chronographs. Replicas do not use these movements. Most replicas use a Chinese ST19 or a Seagull ST19. Some use a Lemania 1873 clone. The ST19 has a 40-hour power reserve. It beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour. The Lemania clone beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Check the movement through the caseback if the replica has a display back.

Buying Tips

  • Ask for photos of the actual watch. Do not rely on stock photos.
  • Check the serial number and reference number on the caseback.
  • Ask about the return policy.
  • Check the shipping method and customs risk.
  • Compare the watch to genuine photos from Omega.