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Expert Eyes with 20/20 vision needed....Need to ID these Ed White Straps.

  1. TLIGuy Ω 1

    TLIGuy Jan 4, 2015

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    In the Space collecting forum we are discussing the Ed White Speedmasters. The question is "What happen to the second Speedmaster on White's wrist after Gemini 4?" It is common knowledge, and believed to be correct, one of the White watches went on to be worn on Apollo 1 and recovered after the fire where it eventually went on to be given to the family and later auctioned. If any one has any idea where the second one went any additional information would be appreciated.

    Now the question has evolved into what straps are an each of the watches in the images here. I contend that both Speedmasters are on NASA Velcro straps while others think one is on a JB Champion bracelet. What do you see?

    High Resolution link- http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/gemini/gemini4/html/s65-29646.html

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    High Resolution link - http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/gemini/gemini4/html/s65-29660.html

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    Edited Jan 4, 2015
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  2. TLIGuy Ω 1

    TLIGuy Jan 4, 2015

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    I think we have resolved the issue about the straps in the collectors forum.

    That said, anyone here want to take a stab at the whereabouts of the second White Speedmaster seen in the image? It is believed that one of the two is S/N 1. The second Speedmaster on his wrist is still a mystery. Anyone here with knowledge of the Gemini 3 and Gemini 4 watches?