Which Komfit "JB" Mesh Watch Bracelet Looks Better? Straight Ends or Horned Ends?
Forstner's stainless steel expandable mesh watch band (called the "Komfit") was one of the only watch bracelets sanctioned by NASA for use on manned space missions. It was worn by astronauts throughout the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, and even made it to the surface of the moon.
The Komfit comes with two choices for ends: straight ends or “horned” (curved) ends.
Which of these two ends do you think looks better on the Bulova Lunar Pilot?
You can see two better pictures below before voting.
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Omar
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I couldn't actually see the pictures used in the vote very well. But I prefer curved/fitted looks over straight ends
I prefer straight, but that's because it will go with other watch heads, YMMV.
I prefer straight, but that's because it will go with other watch heads, YMMV.
You’re right that the straight ends may be more versatile.
I couldn't actually see the pictures used in the vote very well. But I prefer curved/fitted looks over straight ends
I posted clearer pictures.
Do these pictures change your vote?
I posted clearer pictures.
Do these pictures change your vote?
Thanks - I still prefer the curved look 😊
B looks better.
I did not know this. I assumed all the Speedmasters were issued on the standard Velcro strap for EVA use.
Who wore their Speedy on a Komfit on the moon?
I did not know this. I assumed all the Speedmasters were issued on the standard Velcro strap for EVA use.
Who wore their Speedy on a Komfit on the moon?
According to the following article:
https://revolutionwatch.com/forstner-komfit-straps-the-astronauts-choice/
According to the following article:
https://revolutionwatch.com/forstner-komfit-straps-the-astronauts-choice/
That's a frustratingly ambiguous statement. It says that Gene Cernan's personal Speedmaster was fitted with a Komfit, but not necessarily that it was the Speedmaster he wore on the moon.
Personally, I wouldn't wear my own watch on a lunar EVA. Have you seen the state those watches came back in?! Moon dust is unbelievably aggressive to mechanical items.
I think I'd stick with the NASA-issued watch :-)
That's a frustratingly ambiguous statement. It says that Gene Cernan's personal Speedmaster was fitted with a Komfit, but not necessarily that it was the Speedmaster he wore on the moon.
Personally, I wouldn't wear my own watch on a lunar EVA. Have you seen the state those watches came back in?! Moon dust is unbelievably aggressive to mechanical items.
I think I'd stick with the NASA-issued watch :-)
Here’s a comprehensive history on how #nasa chose the #komfit #bracelets for the #omega #speedmaster:
https://www.watchbooksonly.com/articles/watch-reviews/komfit-forstner-and-jb-champion-bracelets/
Here’s a comprehensive history on how #nasa chose the #komfit #bracelets for the #omega #speedmaster:
https://www.watchbooksonly.com/articles/watch-reviews/komfit-forstner-and-jb-champion-bracelets/
It still says nothing about whether the Komfit bracelet was worn on the moon; just that it was worn on Speedmasters owned by astronauts.
I suspect all Speedmasters worn on the lunar surface were worn on velcro straps.
Unless Cernan wore his personal Speedmaster, on its Komfit bracelet, inside the LEM I don’t think a Komfit bracelet was ever worn on the moon.
I went for horned ends.
Love it 😁👍
That's a frustratingly ambiguous statement. It says that Gene Cernan's personal Speedmaster was fitted with a Komfit, but not necessarily that it was the Speedmaster he wore on the moon.
Personally, I wouldn't wear my own watch on a lunar EVA. Have you seen the state those watches came back in?! Moon dust is unbelievably aggressive to mechanical items.
I think I'd stick with the NASA-issued watch :-)
While the moon dust may ruin your personal watch, it will also make it incredibly valuable. Dave Scott was able to auction off his personal Bulova Lunar Pilot for over $1.6 million because it was covered in moon dust!
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/columns-and-international/the-hot-bid/the-hot-bid-the-story-behind-an-astronauts-record-setting-watch/
While the moon dust may ruin your personal watch, it will also make it incredibly valuable. Dave Scott was able to auction off his personal Bulova Lunar Pilot for over $1.6 million because it was covered in moon dust!
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/columns-and-international/the-hot-bid/the-hot-bid-the-story-behind-an-astronauts-record-setting-watch/
Scott’s Bulova is fascinating because it was a prototype watch, and was never sold as a commercial model. So it was t a watch that Scott went into a store and picked because he liked the look of it.
It’s also very interesting that Scott’s Speedmaster was the only one whose crystal popped off during an EVA and he was the only astronaut who just happened to have (without authorisation) a prototype watch from a company that tried (and failed) to get the NASA watch contract.
Scott’s Bulova is fascinating because it was a prototype watch, and was never sold as a commercial model. So it was t a watch that Scott went into a store and picked because he liked the look of it.
It’s also very interesting that Scott’s Speedmaster was the only one whose crystal popped off during an EVA and he was the only astronaut who just happened to have (without authorisation) a prototype watch from a company that tried (and failed) to get the NASA watch contract.
Yes, what a remarkable coincidence!
😉
Scott’s Bulova is fascinating because it was a prototype watch, and was never sold as a commercial model. So it was t a watch that Scott went into a store and picked because he liked the look of it.
It’s also very interesting that Scott’s Speedmaster was the only one whose crystal popped off during an EVA and he was the only astronaut who just happened to have (without authorisation) a prototype watch from a company that tried (and failed) to get the NASA watch contract.
All joking aside, the #bulovalunarpilot is an excellent watch, and a pleasure to own.
All joking aside, the #bulovalunarpilot is an excellent watch, and a pleasure to own.
Yep; it's a fantastic watch