Very cool. Makes me wonder if they use the same watch and velcro that come with the 2018 kit or do they have special versions. (Sorry if this is a question).
That is interesting.. I haven't been paying much attention to what the astronauts have been wearing, but I thought it has been X-33's for quite some time. Good to see the old Moonwatch getting some love.
The one in the box is too short. I know every shot of Russians on launch and landings they have the Speedy. Not always seen on Americans though.
They still use speedmasters to this day in space? That's incredible, I thought they were phased out for the X-33 or some sort of modern alternative. Great photos by the way.
Russians seem to still use them for all EVA’s. The US has not for awhile. As noted earlier for launch and landings all Russians and most Americans wear it. Inside the station you have a larger mix of pieces worn. From the x-33 to Timex and Russians wore Fortis B32’s for awhile. AFAIK only the Speedy is used for EVA. The fortis might have been used though.
Here is one of the best wrist shots I've seen a cosmonaut take. I can't recall which EVA it was but it was within the last year I believe.