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21 September 2018, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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Question about a SpeedMaster
Hi All,
Have had this SpeedMaster Moon watch for decades. Has the certification for space stamped in the back. What do I look for and where do I look to find it. So I can find out which watch it is. The face (As far as I can tell) and the band match the "Pre Moon" watches I see but it is post moon. Clearly I don't know what I'm talking about so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
21 September 2018, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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21 September 2018, 08:09 PM | #3 | |
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Without opening the case to see the reference number, we may be able to figure out some of these details about your watch by looking at photos of the watch and the bracelet/clasp. |
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25 September 2018, 01:35 PM | #4 |
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Thanks to the two members who helped out. Let me put up some pics so you are not guessing in the dark.
The numbers on the hasp are. First line 11 in a circle Stainless Steel Omega symbol in a triangle Second line 1171 Omega Hopefully this added info will help. I know it looks rough but truth to be told. This watch has been at work for many years. Thank you for your help. |
25 September 2018, 03:31 PM | #5 |
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Inside the back of the caseback will tell you all you need to know. I’m guessing maybe a 145.022.
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25 September 2018, 08:05 PM | #6 |
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Wow, cool watch, Milo! I agree with Adam that it's probably a reference 145.022, and I'm guessing from the style of its dial (not the "stepped" shape) and from its bracelet (the lovely reference 1171) that it was produced and sold originally in the late '70s.
You're correct that this is the reference that NASA issued to crew members for use on missions. How long have you had it? I think we would enjoy hearing its story |
26 September 2018, 01:09 AM | #7 |
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I agree mostly with AEC. This could be a bit earlier, but certainly post-68 with the 821 movement. That movement was not issued (during the Apollo program) as those were all 1967 vintage with the 321 movement. (I have the serial range around somewhere)
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26 September 2018, 03:30 AM | #8 | |
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I don't know how familiar the TRF membership is with the late Chuck Maddox and the repository of his writing that survives on the Internet, so I'll include a link here for members interested in poking around Chuck's site. He did what appears to be exhaustive research into the watches worn in space, and he was generally accepted as the consummate authority on these matters This link goes straight to the page on Chuck's blog about watches worn on or near the moon: http://chronomaddox.com/moonmovement.html |
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26 September 2018, 03:45 AM | #9 | |
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He offered up this watch which I really liked the looks of. So even though I didn't know the value of the watch then (And still don't now.) It was just too cool to pass up. Just wore it or my other watch. This one still gets a lot of wear even though the lumens died. Feels nice on the wrist and is pleasing to the eye. Thought about getting a newer or swanker one (Do love that Panda dial.) but I know I would still wear this one. |
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