Speedy Tuesday - Found: Omega Speedmaster Worn By Willy Mairesse

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Willy Mairesse and his Omega Speedmaster The Omega Speedmaster is one of the most recognizable watches of the second half of the 20th century. A watch that originally was released as a racing model in 1957– hence the name - but gained worldwide fame as the timepiece that was worn on the Moon in July 1969. Throughout the years it has always been referred to as the Moonwatch and associated with NASA and its astronauts. Little did we know that in the 1960’s there was a watch that stayed true to its racing heritage and graced the wrist of a […]

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Agree. Originally built/designed as a racing watch and somehow wandered to become a "moon" watch. How did they use the tachymetre feature on the moon? Did they plant mile markers ("Let's see how fast this lunar rover can run")?.😜 😗