Yes. In the late 1970s, Omega delivered a batch of approximately 56 watches with radial dials that flew aboard early shuttle missions during the 1980s. The cases for these watches were manufactured by Star Watch Company, in Luddington, MI. The cases are identifiable because they have a uniformly matte finish; the caseback has a small Seamonster engraving in the center, and, there is a small star stamped into the caseback. Note that the star has nothing to do with NASA - it is for Star Watch Company.
Yes. In the late 1970s, Omega delivered a batch of approximately 56 watches with radial dials that flew aboard early shuttle missions during the 1980s. The cases for these watches were manufactured by Star Watch Company, in Luddington, MI. The cases are identifiable because they have a uniformly matte finish; the caseback has a small Seamonster engraving in the center, and, there is a small star stamped into the caseback. Note that the star has nothing to do with NASA - it is for Star Watch Company.
Yes, exactly.
I believe 100 total dials were created, and that NASA placed a total of two orders totaling 56 end items. I believe two speedmasters were retained by omega as prototypes, and, that some number about 25 of the remaining dials were Installed into traditional Swiss-made cases and sold in a limited market - I think in Italy.
In short, I'm sure pretty much anyone here would be willing to replace that American made case with a Swiss made case for free ;-)
Davidoff Bros had one, may still be there. It weren't cheap.
Yep, out of my comfort zone. Someday, but I'm more of a Seamaster guy honestly.
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