The backstory of the moonwatch and its space race story is one of the most famous and inspiring story in omega speedmaster history. Since then, the model has become the official watch o. The iconic moment in mans history is unforgettable especially for omega, the first timepiece worn on the moon. Jul 16, 2017 the omega speedmaster 1957 chronograph honours the 60th anniversary of this legendary watch and is a faithful replica of the original, which was the first chronograph to feature a tachymeter scale on its bezel and the first and only watch to land on the moon. Oct 10, 2018 omega has supplied period watches for first man including a speedmaster st 105.
Jul 20, 2009 the first and only watch worn on the moon. That year, buzz aldrin became the second man to set foot on the moon, wearing none other than the speedmaster. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch swatch group. Jul 19, 2019 first up is an omega speedmaster professional 145. Omega speedmaster watches popular used omega speedmaster watches the speedmaster garnered its iconic nickname, the moonwatch, after making history in 1969. We have two documented cases where a moonwalker sheppard and one orbiter evens wore c. Omega resurrects its iconic calibre 321 in a platinum speedmaster. The limited edition masterpiece resembles lunar history with a domed lunar meteorite. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. It was in july 1969 that it truly made history, serving the astronauts of the apollo 11 mission neil armstrong, buzz aldrin and michael collins for mans first steps on the moon. Inspired by a historically important model worn in space on october 3, 1962, by astronaut walter schirra, this is the speedmaster as many of us know and love it. On the 50th anniversary of apollo 11, omega is proud to unveil a new speedmaster limited edition that pays tribute to those iconic hours. What is known is that the first man to wear a watch in space was a soviet pilot.
From famous words to dusty footprints, it was a mission that remains unforgettable in so many ways. His fellow astronaut buzz aldrin, who accompanied him on the apollo 11 mission, was the first man to wear the watch on the moon. Mar 17, 2015 the first watch worn on the moon is a monumental feat that belongs to just one manufacturer. The three omega speedmaster references that were worn on. Aug 20, 2015 but when it is combined with human exploration achievement, nothing beat omega speedmaster. The first watch worn on the moon about slaets antwerp antwerp. Ever since buzz aldrin famously wore an omega speedmaster, watches and.
The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is one of omegas most iconic timepieces. How omegas speedmaster moonwatch made space history the. A week on the wrist the omega speedmaster first omega in space. Rare omega speedmaster watches surface on the eve of first moon. There are also vintage markings engraved on it like 19692019 and the first watch worn on the moon. Nineteen minutes later he was joined by buzz aldrin, who was wearing his omega speedmaster and a legend was born. The first and only watch worn on the moon swi swissinfo. Neil armstrong stepped onto the moons surface at 02. The worldwide phenomenal activation features a photo archive of the story of omegas achievement. It is impossible to imagine a wristwatch with a more impressive backstory. White wore a speedmaster during his gemini 4 spacewalk and there are some unconfirmed reports that suggest the manufacturer only discovered its use by nasa after that event.
The omega speedmaster professional was part of the apollo 11 missions official equipment. Omega speedmaster moon event invitation on behance. Evolution of omegas moon watch, hub the business times. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. Now, you can wear the first watch worn on the moon and also relive its journey. Mar 12, 2019 it is now 50 years since mankind took its first daring steps onto the moon a moment that changed history and the limits of possibility forever. Omega speedmaster professional and first watch worn on the moon, while the previous models stated. It was a grand watch, a combination timepiecestopwatch built by omega to be waterresistant, shockproof, and able to withstand 12 gs of acceleration. The speedmaster omega coaxial chronograph will forever be known by its nickname of the moonwatch for good reasondebuting over half a century ago, it has been a regular timepiece on all six apollo lunar landings and was the first, and only, type of watch to be worn on the lunar surface.
Omega s pr and event department asked to create an invitation for an upcoming event entitled lost in space, celebrating the omega speedmaster moonwatch, the first watch worn on the moon. As a result, the 2012 introduction of the first omega in space watches was based on. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. The speedmaster moonwatch went to the moon, but since apollo its been a lot of other places as well. On this golden anniversary, omega is celebrating the occasion with a brand new speedmaster that has a very special connection to the astronauts and the legacy of that apollo 11 mission.
Buzz aldrin wore his omega speedmaster professional on the lunar. The event took place in london with special guest george clooney. Highest result ever achieved for an omega at auction. At some point in the early 1990s omega changed the inscription of the c.
The brand celebrates its 50th anniversary of the golden moment with a moon landing exhibition. The first watch worn on the moon is a monumental feat that belongs to just one manufacturer. The speedmaster moonwatch 321 platinum is, in every way, the watch speedy fans have been waiting for. Probably the most famous wrist chronograph in the world, the omega speedmaster came of age in 1965 when it was approved by nasa for all manned space missions and had its crowning moment in 1969 when it became the first watch to be worn on the moon, granting the handwound speedmaster the epithet moon watch forever afterwards. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first. It makes perfect sense to publish a book called moonwatch only. The omega speedmaster became such an important and recognizable icon of the space program that buzz aldrins speedmaster the first watch ever on the moon was tragically stolen while being transfered along with other equipment to the smithsonian for display. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. This is the verbiage on the back on the sapphire sandwich speedy 3573. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Omega is the only brand to massproduce a version of the coaxial escapement invented by late british watchmaker george daniels, first introduced in an omega watch in 1999. In 1903, the company changed its name to omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements.
From a watch that was designed as a sport chronograph, in a blind twist of fate, the omega speedmaster was worn. If true, why does omega still claim the speedy is the only watch worn on the moon in the verbiage inscribed on the 3573. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. Omega relives the triumph of being the first watch worn on. Some have stated this is incorrect because an astronaut snuck a waltham aboard an apollo flight and wore it during an eva on the moon. The first watch worn on the moon omega seamaster moon watch. Omega inscribed the back of the speedmasters it sold with the proud claim, first and only watch worn on the moon.
The brochures photo above was not meant to depict the watch on sale, but rather illustrate the story of how the bulova came to be worn. Omega speedmaster moon watch download free 3d model by matthew jeandiz @jeandiz 88622eb. When buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a speedmaster. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches. In fact, it has been associated with some of humankinds greatest extraterrestrial adventures and has been one of the most famous chronographs in the world ever since it became the first watch worn on the moon in july of 1969. Before a wis cringe i should tell you that there are many types of speedmaster, but the context we are talking about here is the moon watch. The omega speedmaster pro was famously worn by buzz aldrin during apollo 11s inaugural. For well over half a century, the omega speedmaster has witnessed events that have tested the limits of physical endurance and human courage, including the first manned moon landing in july 1969 and every lunar mission since that time.
Omega speedmaster moon watch download free 3d model by. Today were narrowing our focus on whats perhaps their most famous story. Apollo xi speedmaster and first watch worn on the moon. Jul 22, 2019 the iconic moment in mans history is unforgettable especially for omega, the first timepiece worn on the moon. How omegas speedmaster moonwatch made space history. Nasa first certified the omega speedmaster as the chronograph for the gemini program and made successive purchases for both the apollo and the.
Only privatelyowned astronaut wristwatch worn on the moon. Preowned and used omega speedmaster watches crown and caliber. To mark the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, omega set up a chat between george clooney and charlie duke lunar module pilot for apollo 16 and capcom of apollo 11. Jul 23, 2019 and in the unlikely event you forget the significance of the watch youre wearing, flip it over and youll see the engraving, the first watch worn on the moon. Dave scotts personal bulova chronograph worn on the moon. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch is the bestknown and longestproduced. A fullfledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the olympic games beginning in 1932. Rare omega speedmaster watches surface on the eve of first. This series made its mark in human history as the first watch worn on the lunar surface and, after rigorous testing, was officially selected by nasa as the official watch worn by their. Omega speedmaster history the moonwatch story omega. Chronograph, armstrong, apollo 11 national air and space museum. Mar 27, 2018 omegas association with the lunar landings and the space program in general have taken the brand far since the late 1960s, and while the manufacture has produced countless innovative and beautiful watches over the years, perhaps none is as well known and revered as the speedmaster. Preowned and used omega speedmaster watches crown and. To mark the 50th anniversary of the first time man stepped on the moon, omega crafted the speedmaster apollo 11 wristwatch.
Omegas famous speedmaster watch turns to dark side of. Found actual pictures actually showing the speedmaster professional actually being used for eva, today well, in 2014. The omega speedmaster won these tests and was officially certified flight qualified for all manned space missions by nasa on 1 march 1965 for the gemini project. This model is still worn by many present day astronauts on shuttle missions. Therefore, while the speedmaster was the first watch worn on the moon, it is not the only one, as omega. Omega speedmaster white side of the moon hypebeast. Preowned luxury goods specialist xupes is highlighting two rare omega speedmasters with links to nasas apollo space program on the eve of the 50 th anniversary of mans first steps on the moon first up is an omega speedmaster professional 145. It includes a powerful chronograph, which offers 12hour, 30 minute and 110 second subdials. Omega relives the triumph of being the first watch worn. Worn by astronauts in the past and the present, the first watch worn on space and on the moon, it is one of the most respected watch in the wis community. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. The 1969 moonwatch has the words first watch worn on the moon engraved on the case back in straight writing, which gives this. Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary speedmaster is an impressive representation of the brands adventurous pioneering spirit. Apr 08, 2017 the first american to walk in space edward h.
The omega tourbillon 30 i prototype achieved 1,428,500 chf during the 12 november 2017 geneva watch auction. Omegas famous speedmaster watch turns to dark side of the moon. Omega speedmaster first watch on the moon and mars only the sky is the limit. The first watch to be worn on the moon was an omega speedmaster, but it wasnt on the wrist of the first man to land on the moon. Selected by the space agency after a series of extensive tests, the swissmade watch was worn by all of the apollo astronauts, from neil armstrong to the last man to walk on the moon, gene cernan. May 09, 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, omega set up a chat between george clooney and charlie duke lunar module pilot for apollo 16 and capcom of apollo 11. It is now 50 years since mankind took its first daring steps onto the moon a moment that changed history and the limits of possibility forever. This stainless steel manual winding mens watch is a replica of the first watch worn on the moon, and its engraved on the back with the omega speedmaster emblem and notation of its flight qualification for all nasa manned space missions. Jan 09, 2014 omegas famous speedmaster watch turns to dark side of the moon. While all three astronauts on apollo 11 wore an omega speedmaster, the space ship commander neil armstrong left his in the space ship when he became the first man to set foot on the moon on april 20, 1969.
Omega speedmaster watches are a testament of workmanship and excellence, and permeate the industry with a wide variety of fine automatic and mechanical watches. The speedmaster reduced was first introduced in 1988 as a smaller, cheaper version of the omega speedmaster. Truly a nice watch great size which everyone seems to know all love in the watch collector world. Omegas pr and event department asked to create an invitation for an upcoming event entitled lost in space, celebrating the omega speedmaster moonwatch, the first watch worn on the moon. Limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. Omega speedmaster reduced is a line of chronograph wristwatches based on the omega speedmaster and produced by omega sa. It had flown on apollo 11, the first mission to land humans on the moon. From 1975 comes an omega apollosoyuz speedmaster st145. Matthew jeandiz download 3d models file file size omegaspeedmastermoonwatch 185 mb. Omegas association with the lunar landings and the space program in general have taken the brand far since the late 1960s, and while the manufacture has produced countless innovative and beautiful watches over the years, perhaps none is as well known and revered as the speedmaster.
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