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Omega speedmaster 50th anniversary from the year 2007. Handson with the omega speedmaster professional apollo 11. Jun 15, 2009 the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition is delivered in a black presentation box which also includes a 42 mm sterling silver medal the same diameter as the watch featuring an engraving of the mission patch on one side with the words apollo 11, 40th anniversary. Omega speedmaster moonwatch professional chrono 311. Since then, many different chronograph movements have been marketed under the speedmaster name. Omega speedmaster history part 3 the rare and limited. Be part of the apollo 11 legacy with limited edition omega speedmaster. On 1st march 1965, omegas speedmaster chronograph was flightqualified by nasa for all manned space missions. This marks the 40th anniversary of the james bond franchise. Apollo 11 50 years of speedmaster commemorative editions. The omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary edition gmt keeps many of the omega chronograph moonwatch technical features including 42mm size, shatterproof hesalite crystal, black tachymeter bezel, and lemania handwound movement.
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To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the apollo mission, for days, universe today will feature things that saved apollo. Nineteen minutes later he was joined by buzz aldrin, who was wearing his omega. It was on july 20th, 1969 that the apollo 11 mission reached it goal and put two men on the surface of the moon. Buy and sell authentic used omega speedmaster watches at crown. Nasa apollo 40th anniversary events and activities. See more ideas about omega, omega speedmaster and man on the moon. Jan 23, 2009 in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega releases the speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition of 7,969 pieces. View the speedmaster moonwatch apollo 11 45th anniversary. Limited edition watches the first manned lunar landing on the 20th of july, 1969 was the greatest, most dramatic scientific achievement in human history. These timepieces sell for around 6,500 usd preowned.
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Salute to the pioneers of space posted in happenings on december 15, 2012 in happenings on 12152012. Click the pictures for a closer look, year of introduction, reference numbers and additional information. Created by nasa graphic artist matthew skeins, the logo offers a nod to the past with a few elements borrowed from the original program emblem and a glimpse into the future. It was on the 21st of july, 1969 that neil armstrong and buzz aldrin became the first human beings to step onto the lunar surface. Omega to release apollo 11 50th anniversary speedmaster in stainless steel. The watch adopting omegas patented screw and pin system into its stainless steel bracelet. In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, omega releases the speedmaster professional moonwatch apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition of 7,969 pieces. The astronauts neil armstrong and buzz aldrin, the latter wearing an omega speedmaster, emerged from this module to first set foot on the lunar surface. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch 40th anniversary.
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Apollo 11 was the third manned mission to approach the moon, after apollo 8 and apollo 10, and the fifth manned mission of the apollo program. This frame from aldrins panorama of the apollo 11 landing site is the only good picture of mission commander neil armstrong on the lunar surface taken on july 20, 1969. Nasa releases logo to mark apollos 50th anniversary nasa. On 1st march 1965, omega s speedmaster chronograph was flightqualified by nasa for all manned space missions. Moon watchomega speedmaster apollo 11 35th anniversary. Finally, the back of this omega speedmaster apollo 17 45th anniversary tribute to gene cernan reveals a commemorative engraving, with the emblem of the apollo 17 mission the greek god apollo and the american eagle of contemporary design. Because of the precious metal utilized on this limited edition, the bracelet is extremely heavy but still very comfortable. The platinum case is fitted with an 18k gold back with the apollo 11 mission insignia and 40th anniversary. The present speedmaster missions collection is numbered 40, meaning that it is the final set offered for sale. Speedmaster first omega in space the met edition hypebeast. Apollo 40th anniversary medallion contains metal flown to the moon on apollo missions nasa new nasa final space shuttle mission pin contains metal flown on a space shuttle mission limited edition apollo 11 50th anniversary commemorative nasa oneounce 1 oz robbins medallion tribute coin clad in 24k gold. Marking 50 years since apollo 11 landed on the moon, omega is celebrating the golden anniversary with this speedmaster model limited to just 1,014 pieces. Discover the elegant style of the speedmaster apollo 11 45th anniversary titanium sedna gold watch 311. Omega produced a limited edition with a gun logo on the dial, symbolizing agent 007.
Back in april of last year we brought you the news straight from baselworld 2014 about the release of the new omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition here. Oh yeah, its also the the only watch to be worn on the moon. Aug 19, 2012 with over a centurys worth of history, i could write essay after essay upon omega s feats, but lets just get down to what this is all about, the omega speedmaster apollo 15 35 th anniversary edition. Omega celebrates 45th anniversary of the apollo 11 moon. Omega speedmaster professional moonwatch all prices for. On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of apollo 11, humanitys first landing on the moon, apollo 11 crew members, buzz aldrin, left, michael collins, second from left, neil armstrong and nasa mission control creator and former nasa johnson space center director chris kraft, right, gathered at the national air and space museum in washington. Jun 11, 20 1 posted by robertjan broer on jun 11, 20 tags. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 40th anniversary limited edition. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. See all the watches and enjoy a legacy of horological quality and innovation.
Commander neil armstrong and lunar module pilot buzz aldrin formed the american crew that landed the apollo lunar module eagle on july 20, 1969, at 20. The caseback ring bears the special inscription apollo 11 35th anniversary limited edition along with the limitededition number 000500. Omega speedmaster professional apollo 11 45th anniversary limited edition. Jun 06, 2011 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the mission carried out by the brave men of apollo 15, which successfully landed on the moon on july 30, 1971, omega has released a limited edition. Omega speedmaster apollo 11 moonwatch mens wristwatch. The space exploration auction will open for public exhibition on july alongside, omega. Omega speedmaster dark side of the moon apollo 8 311.
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