I would love to see more images as well especially from Apollo 7 since their use are documented by two sources with first hand knowledge. Unfortunately the image of Wally exiting the helicopter would put the calendar on the back side of his wrist if it was still present. Clearly it was there when he launched.

I’ve watched all the onboard fotage available from Apollo 7 but the majority of it is pretty poor quality. I remain confident additional images will eventually surface.

 

Ok. As if it wasn't obvious already; I am obsessed
2am googling.
Walt Cunningham modelling sunglasses that he was negotiating development of with an Australian company (time ran out).


And just creeping in at the bottom of the photo?
@TLIGuy's future Timely calendar . Actually June 1968 - Sunday the second, top row.

Photo saved as Ref S68-35336 which is a similar reference to some of the other photos I posted earlier.
When I have time I might just search sequentially as this is not as easy as it should be. I can't work out nasa,gov image gallery for the life of me.
I'm hoping there will be some clear walkout pictures after 68-H-939 that can be blown up.
Maybe this will be the one?

 

@Emeister
Great photo of Cunningham, which BTW I don't have in my collection
And again... a picture of the Apollo 7 suitup/walkout... in fact the one here above... and Wally's wrist on the deck of the USS Essex
...

 

that is one super-cool photo of Walt with those shades on. Is that the rear end of a Corvette beside his left shoulder?

 

it sure is... as several NASA astronauts helped a bit to establish the Corvette as America's sports car...
" AstroVette "

 

Really great picture of Walt @Emeister. I've called in the image calvary who I don't hit up unless I really need help to see if they can find a better image of Wally and the calendar. I'll keep you posted.

BTW - I see the most recent sale ending today of the 1969 calendars pulled in a nice price of $112.50. I went in at the end but it wasn't enough.

 

I just watched "From the Earth to the Moon" and it shows Bean, Conrad and Gordon roaring off after confinement in their three identical 'vettes.

 

Time for a recap on Timely wearing Apollo astronauts.

Apollo 7 - Wally Schirra, Walter Cunningham (pictures on last couple of pages)
Apollo 8 - Bill Anders (previously posted by TLIGuy in the Hidden Gems thread)
Apollo 9 - Dave Scott (The Master of Speed pic on page 1 and SpeedyPhill's barber shop pic above)
Apollo 11 - Neil Armstrong ? (pic below),
Apollo 12 - Charles Conrad (pic below)
Apollo 16 - John Young (in true John Young style - previously posted by TLIGuy in the Ultimate Off Road Race thread)
Apollo 16 - Charlie Duke (pic below at Mission Control desk for Apollo 11)
Apollo-Soyuz - Deke Slayton on Gold! - previously posted by TLIGuy in the Hidden Gems thread)



Too hopeful? I see the folded H shape below the JB clasp.
SB68-43475 29 July 1968


Red text. Is that the Sunday dates? That would put the calendar upside down to my mind. Advertising?
S69-38866 03 July 1969

 

Great recap @Emeister. A great find with the Armstrong image. Clearly a calendar present there. It appears a calendar is present on Conrad’s bracelet as well but maybe a different brand. Some calendar types do run the days in red.

 

Don't know where else to post this link.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-BENRU...169156?hash=item284e965e04:g:iL4AAOSwZvRaZ4zqPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

It's gold-filled but maybe good price for a US buyer ?

 

I just saw your post and jumped on it. Thanks for the heads up.

 

Cool. If it was a regular steel one, then believe me I'd have been all over it ! No idea how much the gold filled ones normally sell for but reckon it must have been a good price. Free watch too !

Glad it went to someone here

 

Public Service Announcement...

Let the bidding frenzy begin. Up for auctionPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network a very nice new set of one of the earliest Timely Calendar sets produced.

 

For the record the set in @TLIGuy post above sold for US$114.50

Another picture and crop.
Red and Blue possibly?


Whilst these aren't the Conrad version it does show (1969) variety in what Timely produced.
I don't think we've seen the Weeks numbered like this before, especially not in red.
I'm excited that these are on their way from Northern England.
Hoping TAC is Tactical Air Command but expect it will be something more terrestrial. Anyone recognise the logo?
Maybe all will be revealed on the back of the box



Just to reassure the under bidder I went beyond 'Ashley' in my snipe for these. They were going to be mine

 

Some other eBay listings for those wanting to join the wrist calendar boys

Apollo 8 - single month Dec 1968 Chevrolet Trucks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-CHEVR...ash=item54516fdffd:g:mgoAAOSwkLhZ9Syk&vxp=mtrPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network


Same seller also has Feb 1969 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1969-CH...635185?hash=item2130fa5df1:g:0bcAAOSwWZpZ9S0uPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

and September 1971 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1971-CH...635199?hash=item2130fa5dff:g:QxMAAOSwh1pZ9S-HPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Range of similar as a lot https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NOS-Che...774148?hash=item41d9ab9204:g:J7IAAOSw-RFabJmTPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

If anyone can spot which one is Oct 1968 I'd be interested to know. My budget is blown for the fortnight otherwise I could be tempted.

Oct/Nov/Dec 1976 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage...706361?hash=item2a9fce0879:g:-SwAAOSwlxRagLW~Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Still one of my favorite threads I've posted here and glad it still gets some interest.

@Emeister that is a great looking set and quite an interesting color combination with the red. Looking at the Conrad image again I think this might be the style with the red days like you just acquired that he might be wearing.

The 1967 set didn't seem to get any interest here when I posted it so I went in at the end for the Full House. Three 67's and a pair of big box 68's.

 

If anyone is looking to give their JB Champion bracelet that vintage July 1969 look without shelling out the big bucks for the hard to find Timely calendars this set with a BIN price of $12.99 might be a budget friendly option. Once wrapped around the bracelet you would never know the difference and your wallet will feel much better.

Vintage 1969 watch band calendarsPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Nabbed this one, as my Speedy was produced a few months prior. Why not?

The search will continue for the more "proper" timely calendars... and the jb champion as well, for that matter. This is among my favorite threads on this forum.

 

Just snagged this one on Ebay. Not July '69 but still good for Apollo 8 - first mission to fly to the moon.

 

I would fancy a 1967!!