Dr No
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Speedmaster 50th Anniversary celebration in Los Angeles . . .
. . . just ended a few hours ago . . . normally I'd wait until the weekend to compose an event report, but the buzz from this special evening has me wide awake so I'm going give this my best shot and try to get most of it in now while my memories are fresh.
Omega is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic Speedmaster this year, and exhibited the collection of NASA edition Speedmasters at the Beverly Hills Omega boutique this evening with moonwalkers Tom Stafford and Charlie Duke in attendence. More about these sterling gentlemen later . . . for now, let me share some pics of the venue and the invited guests . . .
. . . . these photos don't quite capture the atmosphere of the event . . . it was standing room only when the astronauts were making their public appearance and meeting the guests.
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2007-11-09 00:53:12
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Speedmaster 50th Anniversary celebration in Los Angeles . . .
. . . just ended a few hours ago . . . normally I'd wait until the weekend to compose an event report, but the buzz from this special evening has me wide awake so I'm going give this my best shot and try to get most of it in now while my memories are fres...
The guests lined up to meet moonwalker General Tom Stafford . . .
. . . who was on both the Apollo 12 and Apollo-Soyuz missions. There are men who exude a quiet air of confidence and unflappability . . . Tom Stafford is in their elite company. He spoke little, but his bearing and demeanor said more than mere words. The ...
The event started at 5:00 and ended just after 7:00 . . .
. . . with roughly sixty or so invited guests . . . Ah ha! The usual suspects . . . Purist Larry F and yours truly . . . I'm not falling asleep, Larry, really!...
Fellow Purist moderator Steve H and gal pal Melanie were there . . .
. . . and Kevin F showed up, too, with co-worker Melissa . . . . . . Kevin is a hard-core Omega fan, and just purchased a Speedmaster Broadarrow GMT . . . . . . here's the pic of the ladies models you asked for, Kevin....
Now for the watches . . .
. . . starting with a ladies DeVille . . . . This message has been edited by Dr No on 2007-11-22 20:59:35...
Yet more Speedmasters . . .
. . . the last two photos are of the current standard production Speedmaster and it's movement....
Other Omegas . . .
. . . starting with the Moon to Mars Speedmaster . . . . . . followed by a De Ville Chronoscope and a few De Ville rattrapantes . . . . . . a Constellation chrono . . . . . . and my personal favorite, the Railmaster . . . . . . this one happens to be one ...
Around twenty guests were invited to a private session with . . .
. . . astronauts Tom Stafford and Charlie Duke at the Mastro steakhouse in Beverly Hills . . . I'd never been there, but Steve H had and said it was the best place for steak in LA. Note to MTF: the powers that be requested that photos not be taken at the ...
Art, super coverage!
Thank you for the detailed report and the pictures! Seem like it is a global event, though our local Swatch people didn't reply. Cool, at least now, I got to see the legendary moonwalker General Tom Stafford (through your pics)! Kong This message has been...
We need a Omega boutique in NYC
Hey !! GREAT WORK ! I wish I was there. But your photos are the next best thing. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing you in NYC soon !! Good Hunting Bill
Great report Art!
Looks like a definite "I must attend" event for any Omega Speedmaster lover. Hearing these astronauts' stories in person are a privilege in itself, and when you're surrounded with watches, what's there not to like? That's for the quick report Art! Cheers,...
Omega Speedmaster event, Part Two . . .
. . . after what seemed an eternity, the stage was cleared for a few photos of your correspondent with the principals. From the left, NASA expert Ed Buckbee (our moderator for the evening), host Greg Swift (President of Omega US), and Giancarlo Incalza, m...
