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The Iconic Omega Speedmaster That Went To the Moon

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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...

The New Breitling Avenger Collection Released at Los Angeles Summit

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The third Los Angeles Breitling Summit that took place two months back saw the re-launch of the aviation-inspired, sporty Avenger collection. The brand-new Avenger lineup combines the old Avenger reference style with the design elements of discontinued (supposedly) Breitling Colt.  Breitling has now launched fourteen new references, in three sizes and different case materials, colourways and bracelet options.  Here is a brief review of what the revamped Avenger has to render. Let’s take a look! Sell My Watch The New Breitling Avenger GMT Models Breitling introduced the new Avenger references in three case sizes – 43mm, 45mm and 48mm. The Breitling Super Avenger 48 is the biggest and boldest of the new Avenger lineup.  However, both the Super Avenger 48 and its Night Mission version come with COSC-certified self-winding chronograph calibre.  The Breitling Super Avenger Chronograph 48 features a stainless steel case, sub-dials at 9, 6 and 12 ...