Nasa straps of velcro brand fastener for your apollo moon. So the apollo moon watch strap used for an omega speedmaster has to be either the 202 or the 209210. Abrasionproof print of the nasa specification and the mission number. Oct 24, 2006 obtainingmaking nasastyle velcro straps. Nasa supplied each of the apollo astronauts with a standard issue omega speedmaster. My only issue is that this strap generally looks better as newfresh as possibl. The omega team is available from 8am to 6pm est, monday to friday. Omega s nato straps evolved from the leather and canvas ones used by british pilots, navigators and army personnel during world war two. May 06, 20 in 1962, nasa purchased samples of commercially sold wristwatches to test for space missions, and the agency went with omega s model. Mar 9, 2016 replica of a short nasa velcro watchband for the omega speedmaster. Short nasa watch strap milspec loop tape kizzi precision. On my wrist is the official chronograph and velcro watchband pn seb1230202, adjusted to allow the 21. They are utilitarian and economical and most importantly, they look good. Christies sells flowntothemoon omega speedmaster watch.
Wearing the nasa velcro strap with omega speedmaster omega. We recommend that you visit your nearest omega boutique where the staff will gladly help you attach it to your timepiece. Jack swigert fully suited up prior to leaving for the apollo launch. For both the omega speedmaster and bulovas apollo 15 special edition moonwatches. To do it yourself, watch this video for the simple. How to attach your omega nato strap video manual youtube. Omega speedmaster is a line of chronograph wristwatches produced by omega sa. Weve seen it on the wrist of wally schirra, jack swigert, and most famously, buzz aldrin during the apollo 11 mission. Ron evanss flown nasa velcro watch strap for the omega speedmaster apollo 17 mission chronograph. Nasa created a velcro brand strap themselves, and gave it their. Nasa noted that apollo 17 left two wrist mirror and seb1230201 watchbands on the moon.
Using either milspec or apollo era velcro brand hook and loop tape. Neil armstrong wore one of these on a velcro strap outside his spacesuit standing on. It is sold on a steel or black leather strap in a nasastyle presentation box with the watch mounted on its very own lunar lander. Diese lange nylonarmband mit nasaproduktionsnummer ist in verschiedenen farben bei straps.
Omega jumped in and started to deliver their moonwatch also with an. Nasa watch straps authentically manufactured by kizzi precision flightgear exactly as specified in the original nasa design drawing seb1230. Nasa velcro strap for omega speedmaster moon watch omega. Omega dynamic onepiece black calfskin strap with 14mm buckle.
Takes the omega 16 mm deployment buckle ome945216 or the short version of this clasp the ome94521633. Handmade in germany in cooperation with a social project. Ron evanss flown nasa velcro watch strap for the omega. Made with a hard wearing milspec velcro loop tape of the type available during shuttle missions, this is the official short watchband shown in nasa blueprint seb1230 as 210. Hamilton sent in a pocket watch, but as it didnt match the criteria set by nasa it was never tested. It is like trying to find that popeyes chicken sandwich i have come to the conclusion that i have a better chance at walking into a rolex ad and being able to buy a sport model right then and there then i do getting a strap at gasgasbones. With a new omega nato strap you can change the look of your watch simply, quickly and inexpensively. The contract would fund the development of three technologies in support of the omega rocket, then called next generation launcher. The watchbands kizzi produces are identical to those issued by nasa during the 1960s and 1970s. Speedmaster moonwatch professional omega omega watches.
I did reach out to kizzi precision flightgear which is a small company in the uk offering replica nasa specification watchbands. Apollo 18 trailer, is that an omega speedmaster on a nasa. Speedy tuesday wear your speedmaster on velcro brand. James ragan, a former nasa engineer responsible for apollo flight hardware testing. Aside from its primary and obvious function, the omega speedmaster professional also incorporated a chronograph stopwatch via the large third hand on the watch dial. Omegas connection to the velcro strap dates back years and extends miles out into space. Nasa supplied each of the apollo astronauts with a standard issue omega speedmaster professional manualwind wristwatch pictured above together with velcro strap. Just used this thread to try on the nasa strap and ive been wearing it all day. Made with latest milspec velcro brand hook and loop tape. Get the latest updates on nasa missions, subscribe to blogs, rss feeds and podcasts, watch nasa tv live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Il cinturino ufficiale corto e costruito secondo specifiche nasa con disegno seb1230 210, lungo 11. Wearing the nasa velcro strap with omega speedmaster page 3 of 5 1.
For ladies and gents like the originals that inspired them, omegas nato straps can easily be adjusted to any length and are thus perfectly suited to every wrist or even the. Mar 12, 2012 schirra, who passed away in 2007, was the first astronaut to wear an omega watch in space, more than two years before nasa adopted the speedmaster as its approved timepiece. Nasa supplied each of the apollo astronauts with a standard. The velcro strap, of course, is sized to wrap around the outside of the apollo a7l space suit. High quality replica of the nasa strap for the omega speedmaster professional moonwatch made with velcro brand fastener. A celebration shot of many hours of hard work to create an 100% accurate reproduction from nasa dwg no. The watch that nasa sent with the astronauts into space and to the moon. As you may be aware, the omega speedmaster was the chronograph approved by nasa for operation in space during the gemini and apollo programs. Their fixed bars, often soldered, were less likely to break than spring bars so there was less chance of losing the.
Shortened version of nasa velcro watch strap pn seb1230. The speedmaster professional is still the only watch certified by nasa for use on. The part of the strap without holes is 4 14 long and the other part with holes is 4 12 and the 1st hole is 2 14 and last hole is 3 78 from watch lug. Dec 02, 2017 ive had my short length strap for about a year now and its proved its resilience. Beginning in about 1962, nasa purchased examples of a number of commercially available watches for evaluation. It quite deliberately shows the timing of the burn for a couple seconds, but no in your face product placement beyond half the people in the movie wearing one. Pretty dangerous habit, having to buy a new one every few years. Omega black alligator strap with buckle 12x12 omega black alligator strap with buckle 12x12 length is 4 long piece and 2 12 short piece. A previous effort, funded by nasa, demonstrated the technology for a composite motor case to replace. The type of velcro hooks and fabric is a couple of notches above what most consumers would buy at their local hardware store. Omega speedmaster nasa testing process throughout the years, weve all come to know the omega speedmaster professionals rich history in space exploration. Official short nasa velcro watch strap shown in blueprint seb1230 as 210 and 11. I wear the omega replica nasa strap quite fact, its my favorite and most comfortable strap.
Best quality handmade in germany in cooperation with a social project. This is the real deal if it doesnt look like this strap, it wasnt like the ones supplied for apollo mis. Replica of a short nasa velcro watchband for the omega. The speedmaster was not originally designed for space exploration. Um ihr widerrufsrecht auszuuben, mussen sie uns neowelt media group gmbh, bahnhofstra. Its a great watch with great features and nice attention to detail. When astronauts first walked on the moon, their nasa qualified. Wearing the nasa velcro strap with omega speedmaster. What kind of watch does an astronaut wear in space. Realizzato con velcro di ultima generazione secondo specifiche militari del tipo disponibili durante le missioni shuttle. Offshore membrane enclosures for growing algae omega is an innovative method to grow algae, clean wastewater, capture carbon dioxide and to ultimately produce biofuel without competing with agriculture for water, fertilizer or land. For safety reasons, wristwatches did not use removable spring bars to secure their straps.
Instead, it was introduced in 1957 as a sport and racing chronograph following on from the early chronographs of the 1920s and 1930s, including the omega 28. These watchbands have become quite popular in the omega community and that makes them a bit difficult to get a hold of. There are lots of sellers that have a brown strap that looks similar to the brown strap on the schirra speedy. Omega will make almost 7,000 of its limited edition speedmaster. Same materials, same size and same stock number prints. As is now well known, unlike almost all other apollo equipment, the watch was not manufactured for use specifically by nasa or in space but had been on sale in retail outlets in the united states from 1957 as speedmaster. Shortened version of nasa velcro watch strap pn in lunar white. Compiled and presented by chuck maddox on 24 october 2006, 16. We also offer a 3cm shorter version in 27cm length for narrow. Christies offered all three artifacts as one lot in its omega speedmaster 50 sale held on tuesday. In order to accommodate the space suit, the watch was attached via a long nylon strap secured with velcro. Omega timepiece commemorates 50 years of watches in space.
Apollo 18 trailer, is that an omega speedmaster on a nasa velcro strap. His hair is closely cropped, his left arm is raised across his chest, and on his wrist is a watch, with a black strap, black dial, and white hands. Their fixed bars, often soldered, were less likely to break than spring bars so there was less chance of losing the strap. The omega range includes nato straps in high quality polyamide or leather, in a countless variety of patterns and colours, all fixed with stainless steel buckles. Aug 06, 2012 nasa supplied each of the apollo astronauts with a standard issue omega speedmaster professional with a velcro strap. So when i want to get into a like a nasa astronaut mood, i choose the vintage 1970s 1171 bracelet or the omega matte leather rallye strap which has that toolblack vibe without being, you know, a piece of velcro. Jul 16, 2019 the watch that went to the moon fifty years ago, buzz aldrin wore his omega speedmaster professional on the lunar surface.
But i figured people would enjoy seeing the wittnauer, which just as well could have been the moon watch today. Omega watch bands, straps, bracelets new watch strap. Here is david scotts bulova with the nasa issued strap. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nasa velcro strap for omega speedmaster moon watch flickr. Seb1230, the dash 202 used to secure the chronograph to the eva suit. Nasas omega system consists of large flexible plastic tubes, called photobioreactors.
However i have tried a few times to get straps from him but he closes his shop super quickly. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ive had my short length strap for about a year now and its proved its resilience. Wearing the nasa velcro strap with omega speedmaster page 2.
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