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A watch on the Moon

Immerse yourself in the world of watchmaking with A watch on the Moon. A richly illustrated book for collectors and enthusiasts.

The extraordinary story of the Omega Speedmaster

A small step for man, a giant leap for mankind… and an extraordinary destiny for a watch that accompanied man's first steps on the Moon, thus becoming the greatest icon in the history of watchmaking: the Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch".
Introduced to the public by Omega in 1957, the Speedmaster was designed for sporting use, such as car racing. However, its destiny took a completely different turn in the early 1960s. Astronauts, some of whom privately owned a Speedmaster, wanted to be officially equipped with a reliable, precise and robust watch. This is why NASA undertook a series of rigorous tests in extreme conditions in 1964, in order to select the best chronograph to accompany them on their space missions. The Omega Speedmaster won these tests and was officially certified ("Flight Qualified for All Manned Space Missions") by NASA on March 1, 1965, for the Gemini project. It truly entered history in July 1969, serving the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins) for man's first steps on the Moon.
This book retraces this extraordinary epic and the evolutions of a unique and timeless watch which, from its beginnings in 1957 to current models, has never ceased to fascinate.

For watch enthusiasts

History, emblematic models and technical details. A must-have for any watch lover's library, to give as a gift or to treat yourself.