Omega Moon Watch In Space. Omega speedmaster professional 1969 omega s moonwatch is arguably the king of space watches. Powered by the reborn calibre 321 omega s speedmaster moonwatch in stainless steel is a watch steeped in space history.
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In fact it has been associated with some of humankind s greatest extra terrestrial 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. First known for its precision strength and reliability it s incredible to think that this sports chronograph has now evolved to become an icon of space exploration and style. In 2017 omega is proudly celebrating 60 years of the speedmaster.
There have been many special editions marking missions and anniversaries the most recent being an apollo 11 40th anniversary item.
The watch was worn in 1969 by buzz aldrin during the first manned lunar landing marking it out as one of the most iconic watches of the 20th century. The definitive space watch. Omega added professional to the speedmaster s title after receiving nasa certification in 1965 four years before the moon landing. The omega speedmaster has been the choice of astronauts and space agencies for more than half a century.
