Speedmaster NASA tests....

[-Subsevens]

Amazing and excellent read!! Do I dare ask how Rolex faired during the tests, and what model they actually tested?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by -Subsevens

Amazing and excellent read!! Do I dare ask how Rolex faired during the tests, and what model they actually tested?

The only time a Rolex was tested was in the 1962 test. A Rolex Cosmograph was used. Manual wind, Acrylic crystal, Valjoux 72 movement (now ETA).

The Rolex stopped once during the high humidity test (and restarted), and during the high temperature test the hands warped and bound together..

No Rolex Zenith 4030, or in-house 4130 Daytona has ever been tested by NASA.

[-Subsevens]

Originally Posted by Tools

The only time a Rolex was tested was in the 1962 test. A Rolex Cosmograph was used. Manual wind, Acrylic crystal, Valjoux 72 movement (now ETA).

The Rolex stopped once during the high humidity test (and restarted), and during the high temperature test the hands warped and bound together..

No Rolex Zeinth 4030, or in-house 4130 Daytona has ever been tested by NASA.

Thanks Larry!! Maybe Rolex should get another shot?!?

[Watchlover1]

Originally Posted by -Subsevens

Thanks Larry!! Maybe Rolex should get another shot?!?

Hi All
I heard fascinating podcast with Jake Ehrlich and T Walker Lloyd. He said Omega just paid to be THE NASA watch. I love Rolex but think that's BS. He admitted to giving away more watches than Carter has liver pills to those he felt pushed the proper Rolex image. I'm sure Omega did that too but Omega clearly was independently tested. If I remember correctly Rolex hands melted in heat test.

All the best

[Cimballi]

Originally Posted by -Subsevens

Thanks Larry!! Maybe Rolex should get another shot?!?

It would be fascinating to see the major brands compete again for the NASA market.