The Velcro strap proved a suitable answer as to what would, and is versatile enough to be worn on the wrist or over the bulky sleeve of a spacesuit without too much hassle. Although the Omega Speedmaster original came on a metal band, such a bracelet wasn’t suited to be worn on a space exploration mission. The entire story about the astronaut’s Speedmaster references and how it became the Moonwatch is documented here.
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Four years later, in July 1969, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph became the first watch on the Moon, worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 Mission.
The story of perhaps the most famous watch in history, certainly the most famous Omega watch, needs no explanation.īriefly put, in 1965 the Omega Speedmaster was certified as the official NASA timing instrument. In a celebration of the long-standing legacy between the Swiss watch manufacturer and the American Space Agency, Omega introduces three new NASA Velcro Straps, perfectly suited to go with your Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. The Moonwatch Master Chronometer in stainless steel with hesalite glass takes on the spirit and style of the true Speedmaster chronographs worn during NASA’s most legendary missions – including all of those to the lunar surface.Īs well as featuring the famous “dot over 90” on the anodised aluminium bezel ring, the caseback includes an embossed Seahorse medallion with the inspiring inscriptions, “Flight-qualified by NASA in 1965 for all manned space missions” and “the first watch worn on the moon.What would be the perfect accessory for your 2021 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer ? For sure, it would be an OMEGA x NASA Velcro strap, wouldn’t it? Originally intended to be purely functional, allowing astronauts to wear the Speedmaster over their spacesuits, it’s a fan-favourite to complete “the look.” After the updated version of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph, Omega now launches new Velcro straps to fit your Speedy. With Omega’s new Speedmaster Moonwatch Velcro Straps, it’s possible to add even more exploration heritage to this renowned design. Not only is it updated with the best of modern precision, but it also features some of the most iconic 4th generation details, which were familiar to NASA astronauts who ventured into space. Speedmaster Moonwatch Velcro Straps © Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Velcro StrapsĪs launched earlier this year, the Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer is a superb continuation of the Moonwatch legacy. They make excellent straps for sport and work, as they are comfortable, easy to adjust and can be fine-tuned to fit the wrist when it swells in high temperatures or during exercise. With their bold embroidered logos and space-age aesthetics, Omega's Velcro straps are well suited to the Moonwatch, but you can pair them with any watch – and you don’t have to be an astronaut to benefit from their adjustability. It is also a suitable bracelet replacement for wearers who like the versatility of Velcro and the look of metal. Silver pays tribute to the shiny suits worn on the pre-Apollo missions: Gemini and Mercury. White is a nod to the Apollo-era spacesuits and the evocative title of Omega’s historic mission to create the perfect space watch – the Alaska Project. It’s also worth noting that black is classic – and cool. The shade is also a perfect match for the Moonwatch dial. Black represents the darkness of space and the actual straps worn on the lunar surface. Omega’s Velcro® straps are available in three colours: black, white and silver. For this reason, our new designs are a fitting tribute in every sense. Space suits add bulk and weight and a Velcro strap is the only fixture versatile enough to adjust on the go and expand and contract with the conditions. That said, an astronaut would never opt to wear a metal bracelet during an extravehicular activity (EVA) or spacewalk. Bracelets with a space suit? Never!Īn Omega Speedmaster is an essential piece of space kit.
There are three 20 mm straps in all - and to show them at their best, we’ve fixed them to a timepiece that couldn’t be more appropriate – Omega’s Master Chronometer certified Moonwatch. Speedmaster Moonwatch Velcro Straps © Omega
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