JeanFolarin
July 17th, 2009, 22:12
My grandfather recently passed away, we’re talking 5 years or so. He had an Old Speedmaster Professional “moonwatch”. This was the watch that I idolised as a kid. I asked my mum recently “whatever happed to grandpa’s watch?” I received it last week! I love the watch!
I examined the watch meticulously. I was surprised how light the strap was in comparison to my OMEGA Planet Ocean. SERIOUSLY LIGHT! I was also surprised with the glass, which was covered in light scratches and looked like plastic!
I’m embarrassed to say – I actually thought it was a fake!
I went onto Wikipedia and did some reading, I then found this website
http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/ (http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/)
What an EXCELLENT site! I have learned soooo much about watches in general and Speedmaster in particular over the last week – I’M HOOKED!
Since then, I now know that
· the bracelet is actually the vintage style 1171 bracelet.
· The “glass” is actually Hesalite crystal.
· The medallion is stamped on the back with circular inscriptions Flight-Qualified by NASA for all Manned Missions - The First Watch Worn on the Moon. 1973?
Bla bla bla…
I have decided to send the watch off to be restored with OMEGA Bienne, Switzerland. I’m waiting for a quotation, its gon’a be real expensive!!! Ouch!
I also asked for Omega’s Kevlar strap – gorgeous! I CANT WAIT!
I think its definatly worth it - a timepece with such
soul and history.
:-)
I examined the watch meticulously. I was surprised how light the strap was in comparison to my OMEGA Planet Ocean. SERIOUSLY LIGHT! I was also surprised with the glass, which was covered in light scratches and looked like plastic!
I’m embarrassed to say – I actually thought it was a fake!
I went onto Wikipedia and did some reading, I then found this website
http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/ (http://www.speedmaster-mission.net/)
What an EXCELLENT site! I have learned soooo much about watches in general and Speedmaster in particular over the last week – I’M HOOKED!
Since then, I now know that
· the bracelet is actually the vintage style 1171 bracelet.
· The “glass” is actually Hesalite crystal.
· The medallion is stamped on the back with circular inscriptions Flight-Qualified by NASA for all Manned Missions - The First Watch Worn on the Moon. 1973?
Bla bla bla…
I have decided to send the watch off to be restored with OMEGA Bienne, Switzerland. I’m waiting for a quotation, its gon’a be real expensive!!! Ouch!
I also asked for Omega’s Kevlar strap – gorgeous! I CANT WAIT!
I think its definatly worth it - a timepece with such
soul and history.
:-)