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Omega and Vanity Fair with Buzz Aldrin: Part 3 The Event
Jul 20, 2014,23:03 PM
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 treat to
view close up. I still remember visiting the American Museum
of Natural History in New York and also the Smithsonian in
DC where they also have displays of moon rocks collected by the
astronauts during the Apollo lunar
mission.
Bob
Noss from Astronomical Journeys had a high power telescope that pointed
out the clear blue skies above Los Angeles.
There's an tablet app that is connected to the
telescope and can show different planets, stars and other things in
outer space. This telescope was pointed at Saturn
which we could see when it got darker at night.
Later in the evening Buzz Aldrin
spent some time viewing the skies through one of the high power
telescopes. I wonder if this telescope was pointed at the
moon? This is a excellent picture taken by one of the guests at the event:
The Tequila Moonrise
was the specialty drink for the event. First time that I've
had blood orange soda mixed in with tequila.This Omega and Vanity
Fair Magazine event benefited the MAK Center for Art and
Architecture.
We enjoyed some
delicious appetizers that were flowing steadily throughout the
night. Plenty of tasty appetizers like chicken quesadillas,
mini burgers, coconut shrimp, risotto on crispy parmesan, and sesame ahi
tuna.
The
largest Omega Authorized Dealer here on the west coast is Chong Hing and
the Lee Family was in attendance to join Omega representatives and Buzz
Aldrin. Here's a nice group picture.
And two lucky guests that were treated to a
special picture taken with Buzz Aldrin and Omega Brand President Gregory
Swift.
I wanted to thank the wonderful staff at Omega for
the invitation and the warm hospitality at this event. It was
great to see a living legend with a iconic watch.
Regards,
ED-209
This message has been edited by ED209 on 2014-07-21 07:28:50
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What a tie!
By: foversta : July 19th, 2014-01:29
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...
By: ED209 : July 19th, 2014-13:45
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
By: ED209 : July 19th, 2014-13:14
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? . . .
By: Dr No : July 20th, 2014-15:22
. . . 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 . . .
By: Dr No : July 20th, 2014-15:26
. . . was there. Referring both, of course, to the moon landing in '69 as well as the commemoration last Wednesday night in LA. ...
Buzz . . .
By: Dr No : July 20th, 2014-15:38
. . . 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 . . .
By: Dr No : July 20th, 2014-15:53
. . . 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
By: ED209 : July 20th, 2014-22:01
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 ...
re: watches
By: DRMW : July 19th, 2014-17:47
Thanks for the report, look forward to Part3! -MW
A fun event
By: ED209 : July 20th, 2014-22:01
Thanks DRMW, I'll have part 3 up in just a sec, it was a fun event. Regards, ED-209
Good Information
By: amorologi : July 21st, 2014-22:33
Much gratitude for this good information about this watch and range of products. Omega is best.
Nice report !
By: Kong : July 20th, 2014-00:47
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!
By: ED209 : July 21st, 2014-07:40
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
By: ED209 : July 20th, 2014-23:03
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
By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 21st, 2014-05:45
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
By: ED209 : July 21st, 2014-07:32
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...