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Speedy Tuesday – The Timely Wrist Calendar

  1. Robert-Jan #SpeedyTuesday Oct 10, 2017

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    A topic that kept our friend TLIGuy occupied for a while has to do with the use of calendars by astronauts during their mission. In fact, he asked a few astronauts about the H-shaped calendar they wore on their JB Champion bracelets, and at some point, he received an answer by one of them via […]

    Visit Speedy Tuesday – The Timely Wrist Calendar to read the full article.
     
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  2. N1CK Oct 10, 2017

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    Enjoyed that, thanks RJ.

    What are they made out of? I couldn't work out if they were card or a think piece of metal.
     
  3. TLIGuy Oct 10, 2017

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    They punched out of thin sheets of aluminum.
     
  4. Dial & Bezel Oct 10, 2017

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    A great read! Thanks for the article, @Robert-Jan!
     
  5. BenjaminT Oct 10, 2017

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    You made my day, @Robert-Jan :D.
     
  6. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Oct 10, 2017

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    If You wear a JB Champion steel mesh bracelet on a daily basis, these aren't crappy after all... very lightweight and comfortable :thumbsup:
     
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  7. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Aug 15, 2019

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    Didn't find another topic so placed these photos here: Apollo 11 backup Ron Evans training while wearing a timely calendar pleated around the bracelet of a non-Speedmaster wrist watch
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