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While rolex has also spent time in space via their gmt model the speedmaster was the first watch on the moon and used to help time rocket burns. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch mens watch item no. Selling this omega speedmaster professional bracelet 1479 with 812 endlinks. What makes the first omega in space such a distinctive speedmaster is the symmetry of the design. Rare omega speedmaster professional moonwatch bracelet 1479 with 812 end links.
The name speed was chosen because of the tachymeter ring that encircles the dial this was actually a worldpremiere at the time as the speedmaster was the very first chronograph to take the tachymeter. I am trying to find a fair value for a 1969 omega speedmaster professional apollo xi commemorative watch in 18k gold. Russian cosmonaut auctions off spaceworn omega speedmaster. Diving into the world of the speedmaster is to meet fanaticism on an epic level. Entdecken sie speedmaster moonwatch professional chronograph 42 mm uhren 311. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch, space race page 2. View the manual for the omega speedmaster moonwatch professional here, for free. Prices for omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches.
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Omega caliber 1866 speedmaster manual pdf download. The omega speedmaster moonphase master chronometer chronograph was revealed at the 2016 baselworld, and its been making its mark on the watch industry ever since. Montres omega speedmaster doccasion collector square. My grandfather bought it new in 1969 in hawaii and has worn it ever since.
Dec 26, 2016 the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is a modern reissue of the omega 1861 calibre manualwinding chronograph movement that was worn on the moon by each of the apollo astronauts from the 11th mission onwards. The omega speedmaster professional moonwatch is one of omegas most iconic timepieces. New omega speedmaster mens chronograph first man on moon watch, manual winding, black leather strap with pattern, model 311. It remains one of the most famous chronographs in the world and is still used by nasa for their manned space missions. This manual is available in the following languages. Omega speedmaster moonphase speedymoon guide omega. Having been a part of all six lunar missions, the legendary speedmaster is an impressive representation of. Explore new omega speedmaster professional moonwatch on.
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Sold omega speedmaster professional 1479812 bracelet. The omega speedmaster was designed as a sports chronograph with a tachymeter bezel for calculating speed. The omega speedmaster professional was the first watch on the moon and therefore enjoys its iconic status as the moonwatch. Rolexs daytona faltered during the humidity test and the high pressure test. 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. 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. Will fit 20mm speedmasters and other watches with the same lug width. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch watches new.
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