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Colonel58 · 20 July 2012, 10:04 AM

Getting the jump on the anniversary.... Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, 09:32 am EDT; Nearing the Moon, the descent engine continued to provide braking thrust until about 102 hours, 45 minutes into the mission. Partially piloted manually by Armstrong, the Eagle landed in the Sea of Tranquility in Site 2 at 0 degrees, 41 minutes, 15 seconds north latitude and 23 degrees, 26 minutes east longitude. At about 109 hours, 42 minutes after launch, Armstrong stepped onto the moon, with “…one small step for man…” About 20 minutes later, Aldrin followed him. [wearing his Omega Speedmaster! --Neil’s remained “on-duty” in the LEM].
I am fortunate with this ‘older cousin,’ 1058 movements earlier than Neil’s 105.012-65 with JB Champion Mesh Bracelet. I honor the Apollo 11 Crew’s anniversary with a glorious Romeo Y Julieta, Habano. Colonel 58

gaopa · 20 July 2012, 12:31 PM

I'm just glad that I was already on the moon with my camera to get a shot of those guys!

Cheers, Bill P.

Goose · 20 July 2012, 12:38 PM

Happy Moon Landing Day to my Speedy Pro brethren :)

Mais_Um · 20 July 2012, 06:27 PM

My contribution for this day !

105012 65

105012 66

145022-69 st's

Cheers

gaopa · 20 July 2012, 09:03 PM

July 20, 1969.... I remember it well as July 20 is my wife's birthday and we sat around the TV to see all we could see that day. Today we are celebrating her 71st! Cheers, Bill P.

goldrolielove · 20 July 2012, 11:57 PM

Waiting on mine in the mail . Can't wait!!!

jmsrolls · 21 July 2012, 02:46 AM

Some memorabilia:

Fr. John†

T-Rip · 21 July 2012, 02:49 AM

Very cool.. thanks for sharing... makes me want to get one..

gaopa · 21 July 2012, 02:54 AM

What a great thread and a great tribute to a classic watch and memorable time in the history of space travel. Cheers, Bill P.

bewithabob · 21 July 2012, 03:07 AM

Thank you for a wonderful tribute to a classic watch and one of man's greatest achievements.

Goose · 28 July 2012, 03:09 PM

Here's a link of where the NASA worn Speedy watches are now: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/omega.html

Perhaps some have not seen it. I found it interesting and wanted to share.

Wonder where Buzz Aldrin's landed? MIA.

20 July 2012, 10:04 AM	#1
Colonel58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Christopher Location: Kentucky Watch: '54:Ref-6564 Posts: 55	20JUL69 1st footprints on the moon Getting the jump on the anniversary.... Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, 09:32 am EDT; Nearing the Moon, the descent engine continued to provide braking thrust until about 102 hours, 45 minutes into the mission. Partially piloted manually by Armstrong, the Eagle landed in the Sea of Tranquility in Site 2 at 0 degrees, 41 minutes, 15 seconds north latitude and 23 degrees, 26 minutes east longitude. At about 109 hours, 42 minutes after launch, Armstrong stepped onto the moon, with “…one small step for man…” About 20 minutes later, Aldrin followed him. [wearing his Omega Speedmaster! --Neil’s remained “on-duty” in the LEM]. I am fortunate with this ‘older cousin,’ 1058 movements earlier than Neil’s 105.012-65 with JB Champion Mesh Bracelet. I honor the Apollo 11 Crew’s anniversary with a glorious Romeo Y Julieta, Habano. Colonel 58 __________________ Regards, Christopher Colonel58 TRF/VRF/TKF...'54 Ref.6564 18k;'80 GMT Matte; '84 Mk1 "Sophia" GMT-MasterII; Flat'4'-Mk1 16610LV; Omega SMP,105.012-65 2.4Mil

21 July 2012, 02:49 AM	#8
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Very cool.. thanks for sharing... makes me want to get one.. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

21 July 2012, 03:07 AM	#10
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	Thank you for a wonderful tribute to a classic watch and one of man's greatest achievements. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

20 July 2012, 12:31 PM	#2
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I'm just glad that I was already on the moon with my camera to get a shot of those guys! Cheers, Bill P.

20 July 2012, 06:27 PM	#4
Mais_Um "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 246	My contribution for this day ! 105012 65 105012 66 145022-69 st's Cheers

20 July 2012, 09:03 PM	#5
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	July 20, 1969.... I remember it well as July 20 is my wife's birthday and we sat around the TV to see all we could see that day. Today we are celebrating her 71st! Cheers, Bill P.

20 July 2012, 11:57 PM	#6
goldrolielove "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Nick Location: nyc Watch: 116660 Posts: 331	Waiting on mine in the mail . Can't wait!!!

21 July 2012, 02:46 AM	#7
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Some memorabilia: Fr. John†

21 July 2012, 02:54 AM	#9
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: NE Georgia Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	What a great thread and a great tribute to a classic watch and memorable time in the history of space travel. Cheers, Bill P.

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