The Omega Speedmaster: A Legendary Moonwatch (Watch Stories Collection)

The Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" has become the greatest icon in watchmaking history, accompanying man's first steps on the Moon and embodying an extraordinary destiny. This bestselling book, now updated and expanded, explores the evolution of this unique and timeless timepiece from its introduction in 1957 to the latest Omega models.

Originally designed for sporting purposes, such as motor racing, the Speedmaster's fate took an unexpected turn in the early 1960s. Astronauts, some of whom wore the Speedmaster for personal use, sought to be officially equipped with a reliable, accurate, and resistant watch for their space missions. In 1964, NASA conducted a series of rigorous tests in extreme conditions to select the best chronograph for this purpose, and the Omega Speedmaster emerged victorious, officially certified as "Flight Qualified for All Manned Space Missions" on March 1, 1965 for the Gemini project.

It was in July 1969 that the Speedmaster truly made history, serving the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins) during man's first steps on the Moon. This book retraces this extraordinary epic, chronicling the evolution of a watch that has remained endlessly fascinating from its inception in 1957 to the present day.

The updated and expanded edition includes the latest Omega models, ensuring that readers can explore the complete story of this iconic timepiece. One small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind, and an extraordinary destiny for the watch that accompanied them – the Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch" stands as a testament to the power of innovation, exploration, and the human spirit.

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