Omega Speedmaster: Project Apollo Part 1

ImranLondon · 2018-11-17T07:35:28Z

Explore the poignant first part of Miranda's 'Project Apollo' series, honoring the Apollo 1 crew's sacrifice before diving into the Omega Speedmaster's lunar history.

As the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing approached, Miranda initiated a comprehensive series dedicated to the Omega Speedmaster's role in the Apollo missions. This inaugural post, 'Project Apollo: The Omega Speedmaster - a complete history part 1,' sets a poignant tone by honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the Apollo 1 crew, whose tragic loss ultimately paved the way for future lunar successes.

2019: The 50th Anniversary of the moon landing is fast approaching.

This series of posts will give an insight on the Speedmaster story throughout the missions.

Before the series begins in ernest on the Speedmaster series, we have to pay tribute to the heroism of the astronauts of Apollo 1

The crew of Apollo 1 was commander Virgil Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.

A fire in the command module led to fatal events on the 21 February 1967. The resulting enquiry led to the implementation of major safety measures.

These brave and heroic astronauts will always be remembered for the sacrifice they made. Their bravery led the way for the moon missions.

So in part 1 I will not talk of their watches, but instead commemorate their bravery and ultimate sacrifice so that we as the human race can progress.

So this is tribute to them.

In Part 2 we move to Apollo 7.

Picture credit: Smithsonian, National Air and Space museum

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The post serves as a moving tribute to the Apollo 1 astronauts, with images that resonate deeply with readers.
The community eagerly anticipates future installments of this historical series.
A community member speculates on potential commemorative elements for future Speedmaster editions, such as a footprint on the caseback.
The author expresses hope that Omega will execute future anniversary editions, particularly for Apollo 11, with greater success than previous attempts, specifically referencing issues with the 50th anniversary movement.

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blomman Mr Blue

Nov 17, 2018

Thank you for this post, Imran! Best Blomman

AuHavrePro

Nov 17, 2018

among my favorite threads of all time . Cannot wait to read what you have to share . Cheers, Filip

Arie - Mr Orange

Nov 19, 2018

Perhaps we will get a footprint on the caseback?

Arie - Mr Orange

Nov 20, 2018

And it will be sold out before you know it.

Arie - Mr Orange

Nov 20, 2018

And they won’t mind that at all as they will not have a problem selling it...

Clueless_Collector

Nov 20, 2018

Actually truth is I am a little fatigue about more Speedmasters 🤫

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