Mission to Mars

I like the color scheme better than Mission to Mars, it doesn’t have a date (Nico), and I like the rings of Saturn graphics on the dial. I tried on a variety of other watches, including the Blancpain diver(s) but ended up with this more subtle watch

I was lucky enough to recently track down an Alaska Project—it’s a fantastically interesting Speedmaster, with a unique dial and a handset that really “pops.” I decided to put it on a black nylon strap, which I think accentuates the color scheme and is ea

I did not have to wait in any queues since our dear Patrick generously procured a Mission to Mars example for me on his recent visit to Tokyo . I just switched out the rather lousy OEM strap for this neutral gray NATO-type strap from The Strap Tailor.....

With the help of our venerable moderator Patrick_Y, I was finally able to procure a new MoonSwatch at regular retail, and have been enjoying it thoroughly for the past few days .... It's all that an inexpensive, playful and (coough-cough) well-designed wa

Nevertheless, here’s the right “feel,” at least (that domed sapphire helps): the Citizen Campanola Perpetual Calendar AG6200-07P. A perpetual calendar that would allow an astronaut either to go back or forward in time. For example: to find the day of the

I'm waiting for someone to start making memes out of this pic... Associated Press "WSJ: Dennis Tito, above in Kazakhstan in 2001 after returning from space, is planning to organize a 501-day mission to Mars and back." :) I think Zenith should get in on th

Is anyone watching the press conference for the Inspiration Mars Foundation? IMO this is pretty exciting to hear about the continued future of space exploration. If you had the opportunity, would you sign up for the 501 day trip? From an article on yahoo

Press Release HOUSTON, WE HAVE A NEWS CONFERENCE: The original space cowboys come to Basel Omega presented one of the most compelling and best-attended events at this year’s Baselworld trade fair. Four astronauts who wore their OMEGA Speedmasters on the M