Just wondering what other watches have boldly gone where no man has gone before?
I only know about these three:
Seiko Pogue
Sinn 140/142
Skywalker X-33
There must have been a few others, not including that prototype Bulova.
Edit, I've just found this link: http://www.spacekids.co.uk/spacewatch/
Never knew a Breitling had made it to Space before!
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You should be able to find lots of info here: http://www.intlwatchleague.com/showthread.php?t=5083
Sekonda/Strela 3017 column wheel chronograph worn by the Russian cosmonaut Alexi Leonov during the first ever space walk in 1965.
Don't just do something, sit there. - TNH
Ha, yes google ain't broken but I haven't found a reliable, complete and up to date list so I thought I'd ask the audience.Originally Posted by ach5
Anyone got a cool space watch collection that they'd like to share?
That's the sort of thing I was hoping to see! Love it.Sekonda/Strela 3017 column wheel chronograph worn by the Russian cosmonaut Alexi Leonov during the first ever space walk in 1965.
Last edited by Rocket Man; 7th November 2015 at 20:24.
Well good old TZUK also has this (plus several others):
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hes+worn+space
Not quite space I know...well.....just on the edge but does this count?
http://www.zenith-watches.com/en_en/...ix-baumgartner
Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th
It did break the sound barrier at least....
I think Fortis claim space cred as well from your information then and thanks as I didn't know it was Breitling as well till I looked at it.
Great thread, very informative. Thanks.
Seikos A829 was popular on the Shuttle early 80's, it was the eras X33 .
Hallo spaceboy!
I can never quite decide which of these two is my favourite
Pogue
Shturmanskie
And remaining on a Russian theme - how about the humble Vostok Amphibia?
Oh, and remember - moon dust will cover you
Love that Gagarin and I never knew a Vostok had made it into Space, despite the obvious connection.
A nice article here: http://wornandwound.com/2015/01/15/w...-yuri-gagarin/
Kirk out!
I still think that Jimmy Mattern's old Wittnauer worn by Neil Armstrong is a cool one
Dave
I refer the good Captain to this threadLove that Gagarin and I never knew a Vostok had made it into Space, despite the obvious connection.
A nice article here: http://wornandwound.com/2015/01/15/w...-yuri-gagarin/
Kirk out!
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...Hallo-spaceboy!
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What an excellent thread... Now I'm looking out for a series 1 Vostok Amphibia as worn by cosmonauts!
Wasn't one of the Russian space crafts called Vostok
1961 - 1963
Did the Rolex GMT master unoffically go in to space as there was debate a while back ?
I paid £80 for mine - bought it from a chap in Moscow via eBay
They mainly seem to come up on eBay from sellers in the Ukraine which is a bit more of a gamble
Heres one thats on there at the moment - the hands look like replacements to me and a bit too 'new' looking for my taste
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Origin...8AAOSwBahVazCG
Thanks for that, it has given me some pointers on value and what to search for. That one up at the moment looks to be best observed from a distance, as you say.
Cheers, Matthew
So as it was the first space walk is this the first watch in actual space and not just in a shuttle?Sekonda/Strela 3017 column wheel chronograph worn by the Russian cosmonaut Alexi Leonov during the first ever space walk in 1965.
Also what was the first chronograph in space?
Yes, it did and to the Moon - this pic was taken on board the Apollo XIV Lunar Module. Dr Edgar Mitchell, wearing a GMT:
Leonov’s space walk was ahead of astronaut Ed White's by three months. There seems to be some uncertainty over which exact model of the Strela 3017 Leonov wore, there are reports that it was more likely the white faced version.
Gubarev certainly wore the back version on Soyuz-28.
Thanks for the reply. I recently bought the latest reissue:
I have a moon watch;
Quite a storied space watch.
WHAT????? The Breitling COSMONAUTE didn't give you a clue?
M.
It was a bit of a marketing stunt, but: Seiko Spacewalk.
Great hive of info, thanks for that.
So which watch was the 1st watch on the moon ? cause it seems it was not the speed master. May it should say on the speed master one off the 1st watches worn of the moon. LolYes, it did and to the Moon - this pic was taken on board the Apollo XIV Lunar Module. Dr Edgar Mitchell, wearing a GMT:
Apollo 14 was not the 1st mission to the moon, and while most of the astronauts seem to have taken another watch to the moon both Aldrin and Armstrong were definitely wearing Speedmasters when they walked on the Lunar surface.
Yes, the Speedmaster has an irresistible claim to be considered first watch on the Moon - and though Armstrong and Aldrin may have taken other watches with them (possibly) I doubt they were worn while they were walking around out there.
The Speedmaster is definitely the first watch on the moon but it may be equal first if they took personal watches along.
Realistically the only way they would've worn their personal watch on a moon walk would be under their suit which kind of seems pointless as it wouldn't have served a purpose.
No watch has been to the moon, the landings were faked.
......... Now where's my foil hat?
.....Promoting myself as a potential commercial pitchman while protecting myself against the unauthorized use of my image sometimes created a tenuous balance. One of the more awkward instances came about as a result of the wristwatch I wore on the moon. As Omega did with all the astronauts, I was given one of their Speedmaster watches as a Gemini astronaut, which I had worn during my Gemini 12 flight. I also wore an Omega Speedmaster during the Apollo 11 mission. The watch is clearly visible in many of the pictures of me on the moon, so it could easily be assumed that my timepiece was the most famous wristwatch in the world. It was optional to wear while we were walking on the surface of the moon. Neil chose not to wear his. And few things are less necessary when walking around on the moon than knowing what time it is in Houston, Texas. Nonetheless, being a watch guy, I decided to strap the Speedmaster onto my right wrist around the outside of my bulky spacesuit.
.....For years, although I did not realize it at the time, the Omega watch company used photos of me on the moon in their advertisements. They paid nothing for the use of those photos, neither to NASA nor to me. But they were certainly getting a lot of bang for their buck on that donated watch.
Buzz Aldrin in "Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon"
What a terrible story.
So only Aldrin wore one on the moon walk and Omega used him for free.
That's cheap.
So Omega was rapacious even back then, too.
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
There were some positive results. Aldrin decided not to pursue a lawsuit but his efforts to negotiate with Omega resulted in new standards for astronaut compensation by commercial companies. It also led him to strike up a venture with Bulova to create the Eagle Pilot and Astronaut Accutron watches.
Mustn't forget the humble end of the spectrum - both the GShock 5600 and Timex Ironman are NASA certified.
Armstrong left his in the LEM as the (Bulova) clock had broken; or at least that has always been the story.
I paid £80 for mine - bought it from a chap in Moscow via eBay
They mainly seem to come up on eBay from sellers in the Ukraine which is a bit more of a gamble
Heres one thats on there at the moment - the hands look like replacements to me and a bit too 'new' looking for my taste
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-Origin...8AAOSwBahVazCG
Thanks for the information, Ian. I didn't go for that one (which does not seem quite right as you said), but after a bit of searching I managed to find an example that I really did like.
The red second hand has faded to a pale russet and I absolutely love the swing lugs.
Now my search is on for an original 17j Sturmanskie as worn by Yuri Gagarin. This might take a little longer...
That looks like a great example - the dial and hands are in great shape!
Where did you get it from?
Agreed, you're assembling a very impressive collection of space watches!
It was a Ukrainian seller on eBay, marchello777mara. I'm always a little wary when buying on eBay but there was lots of excellent feedback, good photographs and a well written description. To be honest, I have had more problems with UK sellers than those in Eastern Europe. It came in at a tad under £100 which I was quite happy with.
Thanks Jon - I'm getting there! I seem to have developed an interest in watches used in expeditions in general, there is something about the added historical interest that really appeals.Agreed, you're assembling a very impressive collection of space watches!
Thats a good price
A friend of mine spotted one in a dealers (Kingston On Thames) with an asking price of £800 - what an excellent sense of humour they must have
3017
Thanks for the info. I really know nothing about it.
Excellent call there! I think this warrants some more pictures.
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