The first watch on the moon – would be a an Omega Speedmaster ref 105.012- on Buzz Aldrin’s space suit. Armstrong left his watch in the LM. Speedmaster were of course the chosen watch, and Neil Armstrong’s mission watch was a reference 105.012-65. Michael Collins wore a ref 145.012-67 and we know that Buzz Aldrin’s watch was a 105.012. But which one?- well his watch was lost in transit on its way to the National Air and Space museum. So any clues? I have had an informal response from a famous vintage Omega authorised dealer (who sent the request to Omega) it could well have been a reference 105.012-CB. Close inspection of the pictures in my opinion seems to collaborate this view- looking at the twist of the lugs. But you can make your own mind up! My grateful thanks and credits for the picture to NASA and the National Air and Space museum. These images are in the public domain- and have not been used for any commercial purpose, purely education.
Here's a great color photo showing astronaut Neil Armstrong post-Apollo 11 mission, celebrating his 39th anniversary in the Lunar Receiving Laboratory, August 1969 .
Here's another photo showing Apollo 11 LMP Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin wearing his Speedmaster on long velcro strap in the Mobile Quarantine Facility before being transferred to the Lunar Receiving Lab where the crew had to stay until August 10, 1969... .
A great Thread / thanks for everyone adding information here - very helpful for me. I thought it would be useful to X-ref with this running thread as well = https://omegaforums.net/threads/nei...display-update-watch-image-added.92393/page-2
wow this is such a cool look! The velcro double tour Maybe i should bust out that velcro strap I never opened ..
Armstrong's space suit (and speedy) - https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/ap11-S69-38889HR.jpg Aldrin's space suit (and speedy) - https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/ap11-S69-38930HR.jpg