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Omega and Vanity Fair event with Buzz Aldrin and the Omega Speedmaster: PART 1
On a beautiful Wednesday evening in
Beverly Hills, the PuristSPro Team joined Omega and Vanity Fair to
celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with
astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The event was held at the
Sheats-Goldstein House designed in the 1960's by architect John
Lautner. 
We arrived early for the event and found the residence was nicely set up for the guests to arrive. The photo area and walkway to the main courtyard had flooring that was printed with a moon landscape and the reproduction image of footsteps of Buzz Aldrin's walk on the moon. This was great, it really set the atmosphere and made me feel the excitement and significance of the first manned lunar landing in history.
On display on one end of the venue was a glass enclosed pieces of moon rock. Against the wall were photos from the moon landing and the astronauts.
And on the other side was a presentation by Omega with several historic Speedmaster watches (more on these in part 2). However the highlight of the event is the Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition. This Speedmaster watch is a limited edition of 1969 pieces and features a 42mm diameter case in brushed grey-colored titanium with 18k Sedna gold bezel and accents. This bezel also has a matte black ceramic tachymeter scale. The dial is blackened PVD and the overall watch has an interesting tint and has different tones of grey depending on lighting and angles.
As the evening progressed, Buzz Aldrin made his appearance and toured the displays with the Omega staff. I noticed that Mr. Aldrin wore a tie printed with the Apollo, Gemini and Mercury space mission patches. Of course on his left wrist he was wearing the new Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 anniversary watch.
Next up in part 2 are more pictures and video. Stay tuned!
Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2014-07-22 14:30:31
Omega and Vanity Fair event with Buzz Aldrin and the Omega Speedmaster: PART 1
On a beautiful Wednesday evening in Beverly Hills, the PuristSPro Team joined Omega and Vanity Fair to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The event was held at the Sheats-Goldstein House designed in th...
What a tie!
I'm not sure that I would wear it but it is incredible! Thanks Ed for the report, glad to see Mr Aldrin! Fx
Sure is...
Thanks foversta. It was my second time meeting Buzz Aldrin. First time was back in 2009 when he had a book signing at the Louis Vuitton boutique at South Coast Plaza. Regards, ED-209
Omega and Vanity Fair event with Buzz Aldrin: PART 2 Watches
It was the summer of '69! On July 21, 1969 two U.S. astronauts became the first human beings to set foot on the surface of the moon. And Omega was there to mark this historic occasion. Buzz Aldrin followed astronaut Neil Armstrong during the space trip an...
Omega sure knows how to put on an event, don't they, Ed? . . .
. . . the Sheats-Goldstein house at the top of Benedict Canyon . . . . . . offers a spectacular view of Los Angeles. [Sheats-Goldstein back yard] [W Los Angeles skyline] A fitting venue to commemorate the moon landing forty-five years ago, almost to the ...
He . . .
. . . was there. Referring both, of course, to the moon landing in '69 as well as the commemoration last Wednesday night in LA. ...
Buzz . . .
. . . wore a Speedmaster then as . . . . . . now. Did you say, "close-up"? Yes, that's a Lunar Dust limited edition Speedmaster gracing his wrist. ...
They don't make 'em . . .
. . . like they used to. One of a handful of men . . . . . . that have made the ultimate journey. His vessel inspired the latest special edition Speedmaster. Titanium case . . . . . . with red gold accents, reminiscent of the lunar module which carried Bu...
Thanks for the additional pics
Thanks Art for the pics. Nice macro and close-up. One of the guests sent me this photo of Buzz checking out his Omega! Regards, ED-209 ...
A fun event
Thanks DRMW, I'll have part 3 up in just a sec, it was a fun event. Regards, ED-209
Thanks for introducing us the watch, and its development, too.
I didn't know that this iteration from 2014 had some anteriority! Best, Nicolas.
Good Information
Much gratitude for this good information about this watch and range of products. Omega is best.
Nice report !
Thanks Ed. The event looked grand and wish we have a chance to meet Buzz Aldrin in this region. Good to see all the vintage pieces too. Looking forward to your Part 3. Kong
RE: Nice report!
Thanks Kong, Buzz has been traveling across the US for several events. It was nice to see the vintage pieces too. I need to stop by the Omega boutique soon to check out the production pieces of the Speedmaster Apollo 11. Regards, ED-209
Omega and Vanity Fair with Buzz Aldrin: Part 3 The Event
The tennis court of the Sheats-Goldstein house was transformed into the event venue with beautiful Panoramic views of Los Angeles. A lovely DJ spinning the tunes throughout the evening: Pieces of moon rock on display for guests to see. This was a special ...
Wonderful report Ed & Art
Second best to being there Shot of Buzz looking to the Moon through telescope is precious one second precious one is of that DJ ;) Thank you for great report you lucky guys from LA Yours D
RE: Wonderful report Ed & Art
Thanks for the kind words and for reading the report. I agree, that shot of Buzz looking at the moon through the telescope was great. It was taken by a guest who was lucky enough to be on the golf cart ride from the parking area to the event. And at the e...
Missed my usual Wednesday 3-ball tournament . . .
. . . to be at this event ;-) . . .