On november 25, 1969, just months after the historic moon landing, omega presented a unique numbered edition speedmaster in 18k yellow gold to nasas serving astronauts at an astronaut. The same cinematic techniques that we deployed to create the desert backgrounds in 2001, we used. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon landing, omega just debuted a very cool special edition speedmaster. For apollo 11s 50th anniversary, sothebys is auctioning firstgeneration nasa footage of the big event. Since the initial launch of the omega speedmaster, there have been a wide variety of other chronograph innovations that formed part of the omega speedmaster name, which well take a look at along with the factors that influence their worth the most famous of these chronographs is the moonwatch omega, more.
Omega speedmaster moonwatch apollo 8 the bigchilli. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary unboxing. Photographs from omega commemorating the first lunar landing. Omega speedmaster dark side of the moon apollo 8 is priced at 338,000 thb. For the 50th anniversary of the landing, omega issued a limited edition speedmaster watch, a tribute to the one that aldrin wore to the moon. Following the famous design of the speedmaster ba145. George clooney commemorates apollo 11 anniversary at kennedy space center. Omega speedmaster is indeed the first watch to land on the moon, so there are a lot of people calling speedmaster moonwatch. Jul 16, 2019 the watch that went to the moon fifty years ago, buzz aldrin wore his omega speedmaster professional on the lunar surface. Jul 22, 2019 the omega moon landing exhibition is open for viewing at the lumina lobby of the podium until august 4, 2019. Powering the omega speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition is the new cal. The first humanmade object to touch the moon was the soviet unions luna 2. The first moon landing celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019.
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. Speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary limited edition. 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. To mark the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, omega crafted several timepieces. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches. 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. The first humanmade object to touch the moon was the soviet unions luna 2, on september 1959. Mar 12, 2019 marking the golden anniversary of the first moon landing, omega has produced a new limited edition speedmaster of 1,014 pieces, delivered with a fiveyear warranty.
Audio clip prepared by mike smithwick and downloaded from mikes. If we can talk about celebrities in the watch world, omegas speedmaster takes the cake. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. A moon landing is the arrival of a spacecraft on the surface of the moon. After all, as the selfproclaimed first watch worn on the moon, omega feels it right to declare the moonwatch as a nasa certified watch.
Jan 07, 2018 a lot of folks on here and the other forums, and watch enthusiasts i have talked to speculate that the 105. Jul 29, 2019 celebrating its 50th anniversary, several celebrities come together at the omega moon landing exhibition to commemorate the first time mankind stepped onto the moon. A week after the 50th anniversary of the apollo xi moon landing, i would like to discuss the legacy left by this event for the iconic omega speedmaster professional, and for the watch industry as. Celebrating its 60th anniversary of uninterrupted life on earth, and 48 years since it first landed on the moon, the speedmaster has not lost an inch of its gravitational pull since it was spotted on buzz aldrins wrist in the epic moon landing of july 1969.
Aug 19, 2016 omega speedmaster is indeed the first watch to land on the moon, so there are a lot of people calling speedmaster moonwatch. Speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary swatch group. We measured omega by measuring the speed at which an object on the. 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. How apollo 12 beat neil armstrong and buzz aldrin in one major way nasas apollo 11 marked the first manned landing. With the augmented reality experience of astroreality lunar, you can restore the iconic moment in the human space exploration the moonwalk. George clooney commemorates apollo 11 anniversary at ksc. Omega apollo 11 all prices for omega apollo 11 watches. Omega speedmaster moonwatch 1969 avw all vintage watches.
Jul 16, 2017 if we can talk about celebrities in the watch world, omegas speedmaster takes the cake. The omega speedmaster professional was part of the apollo 11 missions official equipment. Omega celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing by showcasing the design and clockwork of its speedmaster professional moonwatch. On this golden anniversary, omega is looking back on its own special role aboard apollo 11 and the moonwatch legacy that still inspires the brand today.
Order your print copy of this months lifestyle asia magazine. Find used omega speedmaster professional moonwatch on. The omega speedmaster professional was part of the apollo 11 missions official. Apr 29, 2018 omega watch discussions vintage omega watches help, discussion and advice unknown omega moon landing model wolfies167 apr 29, 2018. Back in 1969, the omega speedmaster professional joined the astronauts on their journey to our celestial companion as part of nasas official equipment. Xupes omega watches moon landing special edition hypebeast. A lot of folks on here and the other forums, and watch enthusiasts i have talked to speculate that the 105. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. Jan 04, 20 it has been forty years since we last had a man on the moon. 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. Its blackened and decorated version of the calibre 1861 called 1869 as a tribute to the first moon landing is a close reminder of the original moonwatch movement and omegas unrivalled legacy in space. Click here to download our media pack to learn more about print and. An unboxing presentation video of the omega speedmaster apollo 11 limited edition celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the moon landing in 1969.
Seems strange that 1972 was americas last moon trek, but regardless it makes for great watch history. Speedmaster apollo 11 50th anniversary moonshine tm. It was the first watch worn on the moon, houses the robust manual caliber 321, and uses plexiglass thats shatterproof under low pressure. To mark the moon landings 50th anniversary, omega has released a limitededition watch that captures the enterprising spirit and timeless. Every omega speedmaster moonwatch from 1969 is highly desirable today, but a watch with a direct connection to the apollo 11 mission that first put men on the moon is. Omega celebrates the 40th anniversary of that epic eve. Omegas speedmaster line of watches debuted in 1957, and is rich in history. The omega speedmaster was not just the first watch on the moon. The watch that went to the moon fifty years ago, buzz aldrin wore his omega speedmaster professional on the lunar surface. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch outstanding. Omega honors apollo 11 with special edition speedmaster. Omega apollo xvii the last man on the moon watch flipr. The legacy of the moon landings for the omega speedmaster. Download this months lifestyle asia digital copy from.
The omega speedmaster professional moon watch 3570. Marking the golden anniversary of the first moon landing, omega has produced a. This apollo 11 image library contains all of the pictures taken on the. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch tv commercial. How omegas speedmaster moonwatch made space history the.
Free wallpapers, download watch, 1969, omega, speedmaster professional, moon landing watch wallpaper photos, pictures every day new pictures, screensavers, and only beautiful wallpapers for free. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, several celebrities come together at the omega moon landing exhibition to commemorate the first time mankind stepped onto the moon. The dark face with simple highcontrast baton markers provides a perfect backdrop to the signature 12hour, tripleregister chronograph layout. Watchmaker omega is releasing speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition luxury wristwatch to mark the 45th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. Omega dominates social media with links to its moon landing history. The lite version watermarks zoom levels above 8x and does not include terminator shadow line display and satellite. Unlike many brand partnerships, the relationship between omega and nasa has yielded real, tangible benefits, with the speedmaster itself making appearances in each of the manned missions to the moon, and even contributing to. Omega celebrates five decades of lunar adventures with new. In honor of this major anniversary, the swiss watch manufacturer released two special edition speedmasters that pay homage to the apollo 11 mission.
The official status of omegas speedmaster professional as that of moonwatch is widely known and celebrated amongst enthusiasts and certainly by omega themselves. Every omega speedmaster moonwatch from 1969 is highly desirable today, but a watch with a direct connection to the apollo 11 mission that first put men on the moon is certain to generate even more of a buzz at auction. 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. Explore the exclusive details of a historyinspired timepiece. George clooney and nasa legend charlie duke talk space.
All the stylish celebrities we saw at the omega moon landing. The stepped dial in perfect condition features the printed omega logo and original matching hands. It has been forty years since we last had a man on the moon. But seriously, some brands take genuine pride at having been part of the first moon landing. Omega watch discussions vintage omega watches help, discussion and advice unknown omega moon landing model wolfies167 apr 29, 2018. Download the poster from astroreality explorer app, and search, discover, and uncover. The piece is one of only 500 that were initially created. The first moon watch replica omega apollo 11 speedmaster. Mar 28, 2014 watchmaker omega is releasing speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition luxury wristwatch to mark the 45th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. Omega builds the legacy of commemorating the first lunar landing. How i faked the apollo moon landing ozy a modern media. Lunarmap is fun for anybody who wants to see and know more about earths lovely satellite and is a great companion for amateur astronomy observations through a telescope.
Buzz aldrins moon landing watch gets spiffy reissue wsj. As a result, this model would make history as the first on the moon. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. On my blog, i have introduced two speedmaster watches, one is dark side of the moon, the other is 331. Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Omega speedmaster prices rocket as 50th anniversary of moon. Celebrating omega watches role in moon landing fifty years ago. Omega builds the legacy of commemorating the first lunar. Omega dominates social media with links to its moon landing. This alluring omega speedmaster pre moon model was manufactured in 1969, the year of the first lunar landing, and is in excellent overall condition. This article is part of a series reflecting on the apollo 11 mission, 50 years later.
Fifty years ago today, apollo 11 mission to the moon was launched. Moon landing 50th anniversary it is now 50 years since mankind stepped onto the moon and changed history forever. Jul 15, 2019 on november 25, 1969, just months after the historic moon landing, omega presented a unique numbered edition speedmaster in 18k yellow gold to nasas serving astronauts at an astronaut. Photograph from omega white side of the moon, grey side of the moon, and dark side of the moon apollo 8. But i recently read that bulovaaccutron, had supplied instruments to nasa for a long time, and that there is a bulova watchclock that was left on the moon among the equipment. How omegas speedmaster moonwatch made space history. How the omega speedmaster became the first watch on the moon. On this golden anniversary, omega is celebrating the occasion with a brand new. This alluring omega speedmaster premoon model was manufactured in 1969, the year of the first lunar landing, and is in excellent overall condition. Four days later when the astronauts stepped foot on the moon omega was there with them in the form of the speedmaster. While chronographs have been around since the late 1800s, omega first introduced this line of chronographs in 1957. The omega moon landing exhibition is open for viewing at the lumina lobby of the podium until august 4, 2019.
Find out how omega is celebrating the golden anniversary of the apollo 11 lunar landing with the people and the. Today were narrowing our focus on whats perhaps their most famous story. I took it to a omega dealer and it was a 2014 new in the box watch and completely checked out and i even confirmed the serial numbers with omega. 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.
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