Buzz Aldrin's 94 today!
This Horological hero has his Birthday today, so let's see pics of your Space watches.
Extra kudos if it's a Speedy
Here's mine
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Steve
Been into watches since early 90's. Omega owner, Triumph rider, professional Vaper.
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I met him a few years ago on his book tour. Talk about The Right Stuff, the man is a force of nature. Does this count?..
I met him a few years ago on his book tour. Talk about The Right Stuff, the man is a force of nature. Does this count?..
Lucky chap, an absolute hero!
Yes, it counts - that's the one I'll get one day. Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻
Great watch. Aldrin has an inspiring story
Lunar pilot and Speedmaster
I'm with the doc
Still goin’ strong! I’m afraid I only have this to offer on the horological front 😄
Lucky chap, an absolute hero!
Yes, it counts - that's the one I'll get one day. Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻
He started the show with a video of him scuba diving in the Maldives. I believe he was 82 or something at the time.
Lucky chap, an absolute hero!
Yes, it counts - that's the one I'll get one day. Very cool 👍🏻👍🏻
Here's a pic I took at the time..
Here's a pic I took at the time..
That's awesome. I'm very jealous of you 😁👍🏻
That's awesome. I'm very jealous of you 😁👍🏻
It was a great evening. He's quite a character. If you get the chance to cross paths go for it.
It’s the obvious choice but with added lume
It’s the obvious choice but with added lume
It's the perfect choice 👏🏻👏🏻🚀
It's the perfect choice 👏🏻👏🏻🚀
Thanks it is for me 😊
It’s the obvious choice but with added lume
I need to get one of these just so I’m not trotting out my speedy every time a space watch post comes about 😂
G Shock square - icon of the NASA shuttle program.
Go Buzz! My favourite astronaut!
Love this guy. Not sure if the story is true but I heard he was signing autographs (when he was in his 70’s)and a flat earther was challenging him that he was never on the moon. Buzz ended up punching the guy in the face before he was escorted out. Like I said my buddy told me the story. Hope it’s true😂
I saw it on video. He was in a hallway being seriously harassed by an idiot moon-denier and finally Buzz lost his temper. Rare that a public punch in the face is widely considered acceptable, but this was one such case, and how!
I saw it on video. He was in a hallway being seriously harassed by an idiot moon-denier and finally Buzz lost his temper. Rare that a public punch in the face is widely considered acceptable, but this was one such case, and how!
That’s amazing! Yeah I coach up young people to never no matter what to resort to physical violence. But Buzz gets a pass in my book!
With space shuttle Discovery!
Ok then he is certainly certified. For all the alarm versions Fortis recommend Kunke in Germany or Fortis HQ Grenchen Switzerland. Take no risk for this beauty
Appreciate the info! I certainly do not object to paying for servicing regardless of what the watches cost. Have a great day!
With space shuttle Discovery!
Superb 👏🏻👏🏻😍
Fortis B-42 Official cosmonauts Chronograph with the space Velcro and the successor the Fortis N-42 Novonaut, the next Fortis space watch
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Fortis Werk17 case module, space tested
Fortis Werk17 movement is the only and really recent spacetested movement.
https://www.fortis-swiss.com/space-story/
https://www.fortis-swiss.com/space-story/spaceproof-watches/
Real deal 👍👏🏻👏🏻
I need to get one of these just so I’m not trotting out my speedy every time a space watch post comes about 😂
Same, I’m eyeballing these too.
All the Apollo 11 astronauts on the top then Buzz's inscribed book gift to Thomas Paine and Tom's wife Barbara. Tom was the head of NASA during the first moon landing.
I acquired Paine's personal library, office material and space models. It was due to my getting the Paine collection that my wife bought me a Speedy and that Omega opened the door to watch collecting.
Appreciate the info! I certainly do not object to paying for servicing regardless of what the watches cost. Have a great day!
Thanks make it a legendary weekend!
All the Apollo 11 astronauts on the top then Buzz's inscribed book gift to Thomas Paine and Tom's wife Barbara. Tom was the head of NASA during the first moon landing.
I acquired Paine's personal library, office material and space models. It was due to my getting the Paine collection that my wife bought me a Speedy and that Omega opened the door to watch collecting.
Wow, thank you for posting 🚀👏🏻👏🏻😁
I met Buzz back in 1983 when I was in junior high. He came to our school and gave a presentation on the Apollo mission. I was and still am a big space geek. He was a true gentleman and took time with all of us, answering questions etc. They say don't meet your heroes but I'm so glad I met one of mine. My wife knowing this bought me the Moonwatch for my 50th. To say I was over the moon wouldn't be an exaggeration!
I met Buzz back in 1983 when I was in junior high. He came to our school and gave a presentation on the Apollo mission. I was and still am a big space geek. He was a true gentleman and took time with all of us, answering questions etc. They say don't meet your heroes but I'm so glad I met one of mine. My wife knowing this bought me the Moonwatch for my 50th. To say I was over the moon wouldn't be an exaggeration!
That's really very cool. Lucky chap , thank you 👍👍🏻