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  1. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Aug 10, 2015

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    Thanks for that info @TLIGuy. :thumbsup:

    Also, are the currently approved NASA watches the Speedmaster Professional [unsure of specific model(s)], the Casio G-Shock [unsure of specific model(s)] and the Timex Ironman [unsure of specific model(s)]? Thought I had read that somewhere.
     
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  2. davidswiss Aug 10, 2015

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    Thanks for posting. Some great shots.
     
  3. TLIGuy Aug 10, 2015

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    I believe those are approved as well for current missions along with the X-33 and the Speedmaster 861 being approved for EVA's. I really only consider myself well versed in the MGA era watches so maybe someone with more current knowledge will chime in. I do know looking at recent shuttle and ISS images there are quite a few different watches gracing the wrists of astronauts and cosmonauts. NASA has really eased restrictions on what personal watches can be taken.
     
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  4. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Aug 16, 2015

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    Gem #31

    After recovery of the Apollo 15 astronauts.

    Official description in image library:

    Al Worden's pre-dinner address aboard the Okinawa. 7 August 1971.

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  5. italy1861 Aug 17, 2015

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    Pretty sure the DW-5600E commonly referd to "as the square G" was worn on several shuttle missions. Other G-Shocks have been used though as seen here..

    http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/fe...-i-still-cant-access-wus-my-office-34994.html
     
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  6. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Aug 17, 2015

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    Gem #32

    From the Apollo 16 image library. Click image to enlarge and see Mattingly's Speedmaster, with clip-on perpetual calendar.

    Official description in image library:

    John Young (left), Charlie Duke, and T.K. Mattingly pose on the steps of a CM simulator at the Cape. 3 December 1971.

    ap16-KSC-71P-620.jpg
     
  7. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Aug 19, 2015

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    Gem #33

    Official description in image library:

    John Young (left) and Dotty Duke, possibly at the second roll-out.

    ap16-72-H-157.jpg
     
  8. sarir97 Aug 26, 2015

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    Fantastic thread! Thank you OP.
     
  9. kleungsf Aug 26, 2015

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    There is something so analog about a metal plate calendar over the strap. Anyone know if that's still made by someone. Granted you will have to slip in a new plate every month if you actually wear it like that today.
     
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  10. wsfarrell Aug 26, 2015

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  11. TLIGuy Aug 26, 2015

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    There is something about those little plate calendars alright. I have a bit of an obsession bordering on an unhealthy infatuation with those little things. Yes, you can still get current H shaped calendars. Just a quick Google search and you will find them.
     
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  12. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Aug 26, 2015

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    Gem #34

    Wow! That 42mm case looks really big on Duke's wrist.

    Official description in image library:

    Charlie Duke explains the film retrieval activities that CMP Ken Mattingly will perform during his EVA. Image filed 18 February 1972.

    ap16-72-H-222.jpg
     
  13. AAAKK First listing in the ΩF B2B phone book Aug 29, 2015

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    Today's the 50th anniversary of the Gemini V splash down. A cool shot of Cooper and Conrad:

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  14. TLIGuy Aug 29, 2015

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    Nice choice for the day. I think this is probably one of the best Gemini crew images ever taken. The smiles say it all.
     
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  15. Hijak Aug 29, 2015

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    Fantastic!:thumbsup:

    Spoynya
     
  16. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Aug 30, 2015

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    Gem #35

    Note how Duke's Speedmaster appears to be pre-attached to the glove assembly.

    Official description in image library:

    Charlie Duke (left) and Ken Mattingly in the KSC Crew Training Building. April 1972.

    ap16-KSC-72PC-154.jpg
     
  17. TLIGuy Sep 28, 2015

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    I came across these images of John Young prepping for STS-1 while doing a bit of research on the Speedmaster heading into the shuttle program. I'm not sure if his Speedmaster dates back to his Apollo days but seeing it on the JB Champion bracelet I'm thinking it's a pretty good possibility.

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  18. joedel87 Sep 28, 2015

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    Great Pics!!!
     
  19. Audley Yung Sep 28, 2015

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    love those old 60s bracelets
     
  20. TLIGuy Sep 29, 2015

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    I'm thinking this is quite possibly one of the best wrist shots of an astronauts straight lug Speedmaster out there. Look at the sharpness of the case, the applied metal logo, and the stepped dial.

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