But theres a lot more to omega among the bestknown luxury watch brands on the planet, and certainly the best known off the planet than its lunar. Mar 12, 2019 the omega speedmaster professional became the first watch worn on the moon. I would say any speedmaster with a sapphire crystal probably shouldnt say that it was worn on the moon as the watches used on the lunar missions had hesalite crystals and any watch with a display back probably shouldnt say it because the watches used in space had an antivibration and antimagnetic dust cover solid case back and any speedmaster moon watch with an automatic movement. 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. For the 45th anniversary, omega has produced two captivating limited edition models which pay tribute to the mission and its commander, eugene cernan. 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. The extraordinary story of the legendary and timeless omega speedmaster moonwatch that took part in conquering the moon. A moon watch story the extraordinary destiny of the. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. Among the opulent collection is the master chronometer calibre 3861. Tomorrow i will board my first international flight. We have two documented cases where a moonwalker sheppard and one orbiter evens wore c. Jan 09, 2014 the new dark side of the moon edition speedmaster is omega s first all black ceramic watch.
The rare and elegant timepiece represents the golden moment of omega as the first watch worn on the moon. The manual winding speedmaster professional or moonwatch is the bestknown and longestproduced. 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. 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.
Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. The last of those missions was apollo 17, which touched down in 1972. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Omega speedmaster professional and first watch worn on the moon, while the previous models stated. Mar 17, 2015 the first watch worn on the moon is a monumental feat that belongs to just one manufacturer. Omega inscribed the back of the speedmasters it sold with the proud claim, first and only watch worn on the moon. The omega speedmaster professional became the first watch worn on the moon. But when it is combined with human exploration achievement, nothing beat omega speedmaster. The first watch worn on the moon omega seamaster moon watch. The first moon watch replica omega apollo 11 speedmaster. Therefore, while the speedmaster was the first watch worn on the moon, it is not the only one, as omega often claims on its. It was during this iconic moment that the omega speedmaster professional became the first watch worn on the moon. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches.
It was 50 years ago today, on july 16, 1969, that the apollo 11 missionthe first to put man onto the lunar surfacelaunched. So yes, speedmaster professionals are to this day still being worn in outer space, and for eva just like they were back in, you know, the day. Jul 19, 2019 first up is an omega speedmaster professional 145. Buzz aldrin wore his omega speedmaster professional on the lunar. The speedmaster moonwatch went to the moon, but since apollo its been a lot of other places as well. And that, friends, in this heretodaygonetomorrow world, is kind of a wonderful thing.
The three omega speedmaster references that were worn on. This model is still worn by many present day astronauts on shuttle missions. While they were not actually worn by anyone their at the timeseveral hyper accurate tuning fork mechanisms were embedded in the lunar lander. The first watch worn on the moon about slaets antwerp antwerp. The new sports and racing chronograph was a welcome addition to omegas growing line of watches. This is the verbiage on the back on the sapphire sandwich speedy 3573. Omega has stated as fact that the first watch worn on the moon as referenced previously that the first moon mission was equipped with c. 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. Omegas famous speedmaster watch turns to dark side of the moon.
Bulova also have some sort of claim for their accutron range. It had flown on apollo 11, the first mission to land humans on the moon. When michael collins, apollo 11s command module pilot, was the director of the national air. This model is not only famous for its unusual hand shape but also for that placement of its tachymeter scale on the bezel a rarity at the time. 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. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Jul 16, 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the moment omega was worn on mans first moon landing, the luxury wristwatch brand released commemorative pieces.
Omega speedmaster first watch on the moon and mars only the sky is the limit. Why omega considers that such a big deal is beyond me. Preowned and used omega speedmaster watches crown and caliber. Omega speedmaster white side of the moon hypebeast. But thats also because he was around when the calibre 321 had its most incredible outing in the speedmaster st 105. Theres also that little tidbit about the speedmaster as being the first watch worn out on the moon aldrins st105. Omega speedmaster moon event invitation on behance. Before the ck2915, this scale had always been located around the edge of the dial in chronographs. Now, after two years meticulous research and reconstruction in secret the code name for this project was alaska 11, omega has revived the. Evolution of omegas moon watch, hub the business times. Apr 08, 2017 the first american to walk in space edward h. 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. Dec 10, 2019 in this 50th anniversary year of the apollo 11 moon landing, youve probably been hearing a lot about the first watch worn on the moon, the nowlegendary omega speedmaster professional.
Omega speedmaster professional first watch worn on the moon apollo xi skip to main content we use cookies to enhance your experience. It includes a powerful chronograph, which offers 12hour, 30 minute and 110 second subdials. The first and only watch worn on the moon swi swissinfo. Omega relives the triumph of being 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. Speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary swatch group. 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.
The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch swatch group. The speedmaster garnered its iconic nickname, the moonwatch, after making history in 1969. The omega speedmaster professional the moonwatch has done things that no other timepiece has done and its been worn in places that only a few human beings have been. The latest calibre drives the movement of paying tribute to one of the worlds iconic moments.
Personal insights first omega in space fois ref 311. Speedmaster professional moonwatch vs first omega in space. Omega builds the legacy of commemorating the first lunar. As a result, the 2012 introduction of the first omega in space watches was based on. Found actual pictures actually showing the speedmaster professional actually being used for eva, today well, in 2014. At some point in the early 1990s omega changed the inscription of the c.
Schirra had purchased the watch for his own use, but two and a half years later, the speedmaster would be officially certified by nasa for all mannedmissions, launching it. 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. 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. Neil armstrong stepped onto the moons surface at 02. 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. 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. Omega builds the legacy of commemorating the first lunar landing. March, 2019 fifty years ago the omega speedmaster became the very first watch to be worn on the moon when apollo xi landed, and neil armstrong and buzz aldrin stepped on the lunar surface. 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.
The straight lugs and thin bevel between the top and the sides are directly inspired by ck2998, and were a common feature of early pre moon speedmasters, until omega decided to adopt asymmetrical twisted lugs after 1964 with the appearance of the speedmaster professional. That year, buzz aldrin became the second man to set foot on the moon, wearing none other than the speedmaster. The omega tourbillon 30 i prototype achieved 1,428,500 chf during the 12 november 2017 geneva watch auction. Now, i am going to introduce a real moon watch here, it is a replica of. Aug 20, 2015 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. The omega speedmaster pro was famously worn by buzz aldrin during apollo 11s inaugural. Tomorrow i will board my first international flight of 2014, kicking off another year of frequent travel. Ck 2998 was the first omega to reach space, when astronaut walter schirra wore the watch during the sigma 7 mission of the mercury programme in 1962. It is impossible to imagine a wristwatch with a more impressive backstory. The new dark side of the moon edition speedmaster is omegas first all black ceramic watch. Apr 03, 2014 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.
It was a grand watch, a combination timepiecestopwatch built by omega to be waterresistant, shockproof, and able to withstand 12 gs of acceleration. The following fifteen years, until apollo 11 successfully landed on the moon, were marked by the space race. 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. The apollo 11 mission is certainly the most celebrated moment in omegas considerable space heritage.
A beam of light in omegas stunning ceramic collection, the speedmaster white side of the moon shines through with a bold design and a pure, glossy finish. Highest result ever achieved for an omega at auction. Only privatelyowned astronaut wristwatch worn on the moon. The omega speedmaster has been the choice of astronauts and space agencies for more than half a century.
The event took place in london with special guest george clooney omega brand ambassador and buzz aldrin first man on the moon. What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. The speedmaster white side of the moon the speedmaster moonwatch first omega in space omega launches a new model speedmaster to celebrate the historical 1962 mission. 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. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. 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. Omega speedmaster, first watch on the moon posted on november 2, 2014 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. Omegas famous speedmaster watch turns to dark side of. Rare omega speedmaster watches surface on the eve of first. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. View attachment 344395 the watch that the was the inspiration. Limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history.
It makes perfect sense to publish a book called moonwatch only. However, omega was also the first watch on the moon. If true, why does omega still claim the speedy is the only watch worn on the moon in the verbiage inscribed on the 3573. How omegas speedmaster moonwatch made space history the. The apollo 11 mission is certainly the most celebrated moment in. George clooney and nasa legend charlie duke talk space. The speedmaster moonwatch 321 platinum is, in every way, the watch speedy fans have been waiting for. Omega speedmaster watches popular used omega speedmaster watches. I would say any speedmaster with a sapphire crystal probably shouldnt say that it was worn on the moon as the watches used on the lunar missions had hesalite crystals and any watch with a display back probably shouldnt say it because the watches used in space had an antivibration and antimagnetic dust cover solid case back and any speedmaster moon watch with an automatic. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Since then, the model has become the official watch of the space program. On my blog, i have introduced two speedmaster watches, one is dark side of the moon, the other is 331. It was the first model to feature the brands now iconic tripleregister dial.
The straight lugs and thin bevel between the top and the sides are directly inspired by ck2998, and were a common feature of early premoon speedmasters, until omega decided to adopt asymmetrical twisted lugs after 1964 with the appearance of the speedmaster professional. 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. The movie, which premieres on october 12, tells the story behind the first manned mission to the moon. Among the displays are blackandwhite photos of omegas first watch crafted for the manned space missions.
The first watch worn on the moon is a monumental feat that belongs to just one manufacturer. Jul 20, 2009 scant attention was given to a watch that was worn on the moon exactly 40 years ago but it has become one of the classics of swiss watchmaking the omega speedmaster. Feb 25, 2019 the extraordinary story of the legendary and timeless omega speedmaster moonwatch that took part in conquering the moon. According to the book, moonwatch only, as of the space shuttle era, the speedmaster was sewn directly onto the suit gauntlet, and was protected by a flap. Here is another of the top 10 watches, the omega speed master professional moonwatch as it said this was the first ever documented working watch on the moon, the launch in 1969 neil armstrong and the other astronauts all wore this iconic omega but theres was a special version 18k, the omega is manual wound not perpetual automatic so lasts around 48 hours from a full wind up, there is many. Wartime innovation led to incredible strides in the field of rocket science in particular, and in 1955, the soviet union startled the world by sending the first man into space, yuri gagarin. Omega speedmaster is indeed the first watch to land on the moon, so there are a lot of people calling speedmaster moonwatch. To mark the 50th anniversary of the moment omega was worn on mans first moon landing, the luxury wristwatch brand released commemorative pieces. Omega speedmaster moon watch download free 3d model by. Scant attention was given to a watch that was worn on the moon exactly 40 years ago but it has become one of the classics of swiss watchmaking the omega speedmaster.
Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. 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. Preowned and used omega speedmaster watches crown and. Throughout its legendary history, the omega speedmaster has been worn and trusted on all six moon landings. This is the stuff of legends, as it was a defining moment in the history of humankind. The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. The first speedmaster professional ck2915, also called the broad arrow due to its hour hand, first appeared on the market in 1957.
Apollo xi speedmaster and first watch worn on the moon. 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. Of special note, it is understood that buzz aldrins watch was lost in transit in or about 1971 whilst en route to the smithsonian air and space museum whilst buzz was attempting to loan the item for display. Jul 22, 2019 inspired from the apollo 11 mission, the wristwatch depicts buzz aldrin climbing down onto the moons surface. From 1975 comes an omega apollosoyuz speedmaster st145. A moon watch story the extraordinary destiny of the omega.