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JB Champion bracelet
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dsio
路路Ash @ 惟FIt certainly does look different 馃榾
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LouS
路路Mrs Nataf's Other SonNot what I was expecting when I opened the thread.
I know that there is a semi-official Champion bracelet for Speedmasters - I'm not sure of the tradition behind it. What is the designation/model name/identification for that model of Champion?
I know that there is a semi-official Champion bracelet for Speedmasters - I'm not sure of the tradition behind it. What is the designation/model name/identification for that model of Champion?
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Barking mad
路路Prolific Speedmaster HoarderI believe that this is the "semi-official" one that you mention. It started with NASA and the astronauts using it because it would fit over the space suits.
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TLIGuy
路Not what I was expecting when I opened the thread.
I know that there is a semi-official Champion bracelet for Speedmasters - I'm not sure of the tradition behind it. What is the designation/model name/identification for that model of Champion?
I like Barking mad's "semi-official" version too. I have wanted to try it for sometime but I think it may not tighten up enough for my thin wrist.
This is the "official" version of the JB Champion mesh bracelet and my favorite on the Speedmaster. I think buying these back in the 60's would have been the best retirement plan investment. I'm amazed how a $6.95 price in the 60's commands crazy dollars today.
I like the OP's too and want to see a wrist shot.
Apollo trio...
Tom Stafford's....
John Young's
And mine....
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Barking mad
路路Prolific Speedmaster HoarderHi TLIGuy,
My wrist is not huge and fits ok.
My wrist is not huge and fits ok.
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I really like the look of the JB you have a see it for sale at a reasonable price. On the mesh one I was able to open up the end links and remove about an nice of mesh. It's just held inside the end piece by some teeth and the closing of the end. Do you think the mesh on yours could be shortened in needed? Mine fit okay originally but the clasp hit right up on the end link and left no room for my calendars.
BTW I love seeing your collection. Fantastic pieces.
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Barking mad
路路Prolific Speedmaster HoarderI don't have the watch with me at the moment because it is in getting serviced. When I get it back I will measure the minimum length and let you know馃憤
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pitpro
路The astronauts were seen in both the JB Champion straight end link
and the Horned (curved) endlink basketweave mesh bracelets. But they all
had them. The Horned looks and fits much better on the Speedmaster.
Here's mine
and the Horned (curved) endlink basketweave mesh bracelets. But they all
had them. The Horned looks and fits much better on the Speedmaster.
Here's mine
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Darlinboy
路路Pratts! Will I B******S!!!I do like the mesh look. Will have to keep a lookout for one. 馃榾
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SpeedyPhill
路http://www.moonwatchonly.com/omega-...ws/komfit-forstner-and-jb-champion-bracelets/
Michael Collins training as Command Module Pilot for Apollo 11
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Michael Collins training as Command Module Pilot for Apollo 11
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SpeedyPhill
路May 1962, Mercury capsule water egress training...
LtCmdr Walter "Wally" Schirra wore a Komfit Forstner bracelet version ( it only became JB Champion in 1963 ) on his CK2998-5 Speedy
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LtCmdr Walter "Wally" Schirra wore a Komfit Forstner bracelet version ( it only became JB Champion in 1963 ) on his CK2998-5 Speedy
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SpeedyPhill
路March 1963, training session for Faith 7
Captain Leroy "Gordo" Cooper fitted a Komfit Forstner bracelet version ( it only became JB Champion in 1963 ) on his CK2998-5 Speedy
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Captain Leroy "Gordo" Cooper fitted a Komfit Forstner bracelet version ( it only became JB Champion in 1963 ) on his CK2998-5 Speedy
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cagkut
路this is the "semi-official" one that you mention. It started with NASA and the astronauts using it because it would fit over the space suits.
Interesting that you put that band inside out and it looks good.
https://omegaforums.net/attachments/image-jpg.48796/
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SpeedyPhill
路March 1965... Gemini III post flight press briefing... Captain Virgil "Gus" Grissom was clearly wearing a JB champion bracelet
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SpeedyPhill
路May 1965... Gemini IV pilot Edward White during the pre-flight press briefing for the 2nd Gemini mission and its planned spacewalk... Speedy on a steel mesh JB Champion bracelet
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SpeedyPhill
路July 1965, Gemini 5 Leroy "Gordo" Cooper in probably still wearing his Speedmaster CK2998-5 on a Komfit Forstner bracelet 馃憥
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SpeedyPhill
路Komfit Forstner steel mesh bracelet worn by Mercury astronaut Walter Schirra on his Omega Speedmaster and Accutron Astronaut tuning fork wristwatch (photo: NASA)
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March 6, 1963, Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper photographed during preparation for simulated flight testing in hangar S at Cape Canaveral. Cooper had chosen to wear two wristwatches, here his personal Omega Speedmaster CK2998-4 can be seen on a Komfit Forstner steel mesh bracelet. (photo: NASA)
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March 6, 1963, Mercury astronaut Gordon Cooper photographed during preparation for simulated flight testing in hangar S at Cape Canaveral. Cooper had chosen to wear two wristwatches, here his personal Omega Speedmaster CK2998-4 can be seen on a Komfit Forstner steel mesh bracelet. (photo: NASA)
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VetPsychWars
路The astronauts were seen in both the JB Champion straight end link
and the Horned (curved) endlink basketweave mesh bracelets.
You all assume all of those are Champions. I'll bet you a donut some were Forstner Komfit.
Look them up.
Tom
