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Speedy Tuesday – Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project

  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Mar 17, 2015

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    In 1970, Omega developed a Speedmaster that was a bit different from the then current Moonwatch models. They called it the Alaska project (it had to withstand extreme temperatures, especially those on the dark side of the Moon) and therefore Omega came up with the solution of an external casing made of red-anodised aluminium. The project title Alaska was from then on used for every assignment they did for NASA, like this 1978 Alaska III project watch that was re-certified for the Space Shuttle missions. Did you know: The white-dialed Speedmaster Project Alaska watch I am showing you here today […]

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  2. ketiljo Mar 17, 2015

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    Thanks for posting. Interesting as your articles always are :thumbsup:
     
  3. hansmaulwurf Senior Snoopy Owner Mar 17, 2015

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    Very very nice article - and a nice speedy too!
     
  4. Event horizon faux seller of watches and complete knobhead Mar 18, 2015

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    This is so much nicer than the new omega offering at baselworld, what's it called oh yes "the arse end of the moon"