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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 and spent over two hours on the moon. Buzz Aldrin had an Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph strapped to his spacesuit. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of this historic event, Omega created a limited edition of 1969 pieces for the 2014 Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary. My fellow moderator Kong recently posted nice pics in a separate post that shows the Lunar Module Apollo 11 and Buzz Alrin's Speedmaster strapped to his spacesuit. Kong also posted some spectacular pics of prototype piece. During the event there were several historic Omega timepieces on display in a translucent bubble. I was able to take a few closeup pictures of the new 2014 Speedmaster Apollo 11 watch.
The commemorative Omega watch is fitted with a coated nylon NATO strap with a brushed titanium tang buckle. The overall greyish tint of the titanium case and dark dial did make the watch look somewhat like the colors of the moon rock and I like how the colors changed in different lighting situations.
I didn't have a chance to see the caseback, but I know that it's a solid caseback with the well known speedmaster seahorse logo engraved in the center and engraved with commemorative script. The movement is the Omega Caliber 1861 manual wind chronograph.
A vintage 1970's Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Mark II with a Caliber 861 movement.
An Omega Speedmaster from 1966 with the Omega Caliber 321 movement.
The Omega Speedmaster 125 automatic chronometer was a limited edition of 2000 pieces. The movement is the caliber 1041 and according to Omega was the world's first chronograph that was officially certified as a chronometer.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional limited edition created in 1987 moonwatch with a black dial and gilt-colored subdials. The bezel is made of 14k gold with gold plated pushers and crown. Another version of this watch was re-released in 1990 in a limited edition of 500 pieces to the Italian market .
The watch display area had a large screen presentation with Omega watches and pictures from Vanity fair showing many of the Omega brand ambassadors such as George Clooney and Helen Mirren.
And an Omega Speedmaster Professional X-33 from 1998. This 42mm titanium cased quartz watch has a useful digital dial that can indicate the day, date, gmt, chrono, 24 hour scale, and alarm functions. Or it can be turned off to look like a plain dial.
Next up in part 3 is the event location and more pics with Omega and Buzz Aldrin.
Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by ED209 on 2014-07-21 10:18:22
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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 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 ;-) . . .
