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Speedmaster reference chosen by NASA

  1. Optimizer13 Ω 2

    Optimizer13 Jun 22, 2015

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    Anybody know / sure whether this was 105.003? I found conflicting information online.
     
  2. Optimizer13 Ω 2

    Optimizer13 Jun 22, 2015

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    I should be more clear -- I am talking about the specific Speedmaster reference that NASA chose to be its official watch.
     
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  3. gemini4 Ω 2

    gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Jun 22, 2015

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    I believe the First Omega In Space (FOIS) was the 2998 but this was privately owned by Mercury Astronaut Wally Schirra. NASA then tested the 105.003 and this was approved and issued to Astronauts beginning with Gemini 3. Later flights also used the 105.012 and 145.012
     
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  4. Optimizer13 Ω 2

    Optimizer13 Jun 22, 2015

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    Yes I think I agree with you based on what I read online...
     
  5. speedy4ever

    speedy4ever Moonwatch Only Author Jun 23, 2015

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    105.003 for tests and for Gemini
    105.012 then 145.012 for Apollo
     
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  6. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jun 23, 2015

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    and 105.012-66CB on the wrist of Cernan was the last watch on the moon, convenient as its the only sub-reference that wears its ID card on its lugs.
     
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