The Iconic Omega Speedmaster That Went To the Moon
Ever since Buzz Aldrin landed on the lunar surface wearing his Omega Speedmaster Professional, it has been an icon. On 20th July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped on the moon safely with just 30seconds of fuel remaining. Neil Armstrong was the first man to exit the craft and step foot on the moon, followed by Buzz Aldrin with the Omega Speedmaster on his wrist. Eventually, the Omega Professional Speedmaster became the ever first watch to be worn on the moon. Indeed, the watch has the words ‘The First Watch Worn On The Moon’ inscribed on its case back. Let’s today explore more about the iconic Omega Professional Speedmaster - popularly known as the Moonwatch. Sell My Watch A Watch Made for Speed Launched in 1957, the Omega Speedmaster was famous among pilots and race car drivers. The watch sported the split second-timing chronograph function that allowed the racers and pilots to calculate the fuel consumption accurately. A...