Watches that Have Been to Space and the Moon (Omega, Bulova, Sinn, Seiko & More)
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- In this video, we look at some watches that made it to space in the moon. This one required a lot of research to make so enjoy.
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The “Bulova “ worn by Dave Scott was a Universal Genève Tricompax with a Bulova dial. Bulova owned UG at that time. Retired General Omar Bradley was company president of Bulova and was pushing NASA to fly an American watch. Scott was given the Bulova “prototype “ to take on Apollo 15. For years NASA would not identify it as a Bulova and it was speculated to be a Gruen. History is strange. Also, Fortis developed a watch in the early 1960’s called the Spacematic AR (all risks) and gave them to the Gemini astronauts. In their 100 year commemorative book they indicate one or more were flown. I had been thinking that was an AR on Conrad’s arm below the Speedmaster but it could well be a Glycine airman.
I was surprised how little presence Omega had in "First Man" given the history of the watch AND Omega's proud, unabashed marketing around that accomplishment. Great video Teddy!
Hahaha still running on the same campaign 50 years later (don't blame them). Thanks Jon!
Omega probably didn't want to sponsor the movie
@@williamparker2922 No, Omega did sponsor the movie, and even provided period-correct Speedmasters for the film.
www.omegawatches.com/en-us/stories/omega-in-first-man
Every watch Neil was seen wearing was an Omega.
@@AirBudProMax Armstrong wore several watches during spaceflights Accutron Astronaut on X-15 in 1961, Omega Speedmaster and Longines-Wittnauer aviator on Gemini 8 in 1966, of course the Omega Speedmaster on Apollo 11 in 1969 !
Do a part 2- Gagarin's shturmanski , Fortis, Vostok, enjoyed this Cheers 👍👍⌚🚀
Love it! You got it!
@@TeddyBaldassarre I just recently got TUW Ruhla's modern version of the first German watch in space, same one that Sigmund Jahn wore.
Yes I have a Fortis Swiss and I have I mid 70s Vostok cosmonaut I collected them because of family ties to NASA and after the Cold war speaking to some fairly well-known cosmonauts who told me the story of course the Fortis tells amazing time ... The Russian watch is a product of a socialist state but it's very cool
With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Omega's announcement of bringing back the iconic 321 caliber, I thought it would be a good time to do a video on this topic. I, of course, did not live through the time periods when these watches made their trips, but I always remember my dad (who grew up during the 60s and early 70s) telling me stories of these great achievements of mankind. I could tell the childish wonder he had watching these missions has never really left him when he recounts the moments. If you did have the opportunity to live during this time, I would love to hear the stories and what was going through your mind. This one was a pleasure to make!
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I'm probably the same age as your dad. It was a very exciting time. We watched the Apollo missions on television in school, and I actually got to see Apollo 11 blast off in person because my dad drove our family down to Florida to see it. I also saw Apollo 12 and 13 in the vehicle assembly building while we were there. We later watched the moon landing on television at a motel. Every time I watch the movie Apollo 13 it reminds me of those days. I was 10 years old in 1969, and I had a model of the Apollo command module and the lunar lander, just like the one the kid has in that movie.
You are the exact same age as my father. That’s amazing you got to experience take off of Apollo 11. You witnessed history!
Fortis Cosmonautis. Those watches are awesome
I was in the USAF when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. They gave us updates during his flight. By the time Armstrong & Aldrin walked on the moon, I was in the Phila. PD and was on duty when that took place. Oddly, what I recall most vividly was how grainy the video was of that first step and giant leap.
I just picked up a Bulova Lunar Pilot, it's a great looking watch with a lot of cool details, while at the same time maintaining great legibility and simplicity.
A great under rated affordable piece, wear mine on a waffle strap. Super sharp and surprisingly comfortable!
@@willardhooton920 Ha, I'm wearing it on a slightly modified Uncle Seiko waffle strap as well. (Bracelet version of the Lunar Pilot.)
otobotrecords Amazing how a great strap makes ALL the difference 👍
That Poljot Strela is one of the sweetest designs I've seen in any watch. Love the dial, case, colors, proportions... All of it... So cool to discover something new, thanks for sharing this, Teddy!
A part II with watches from Gagarin, other soviets, mercury, gemini and other USA programs as well as the european and japanese (Space stations era) would be great.
Also a part about explorers on earth... scalating the everest, the poles, old ruins, the depths of the ocean... that could bring a lot of interesting factor.
Watches are also tools and back then they where also using their rolex and omega and all other brands on pretty rough enviroments.
I was 11 yrs old in July of 1969, so had lived through all the building excitement, apprehension, and celebration of the Space Race leading up to that awesome day. This is such a great video. Thanks Teddy.
Just wanted to say love what you do here Teddy your videos are truly awesome and informative on this wonderful Hobby we all share and love thank you.
Thank you William! I really appreciate it. I feel honored to have any voice in something I love. Thanks to you for making that possible for me!
What about with the Heuer wore by John Gleen? What about with the Glycine Airman wore by Pete Conrad? what about with the Breitling Navitimer wore by Scott Carpenter? Finally Edgar Mitchell wore a Rolex GMT as part of it personal belongins in Apollo 14....Part II...Thanks a lot for your channel.
Wow! You packed a lot of cool info into this one Teddy. I really liked the subject matter and depth of research you put into this. Cheers! - Brett
Paul Newman, actor, race car driver, and a Rolex Daytona = $17.75 million
Buzz Aldrin, astronaut, 1st man on the moon with an Omega Speedmaster = $25 million (easily)
Thanks a lot Brett! I used the Paul Newman as my benchmark as well. I think you’re right. I say at least 20-30 million.
For such a historical event of human civilization, I am not shocked if it surpass 50 million.
then what did Neil Armstrong wear ? cause that's worth even more ..since he's the first man on the Moon , we could have a $50 million Timex here ...LOL
I'm not a huge fan of history, but when it's centered around watches, I'm 100% on board. Thanks Teddy👍
Hey, I’ll take take. Thanks for watching Karim!
I’m glad you included Bulova, which I love. Not only was one worn by David Scott on the mood. Bulova was also the watch worn by Frank and Dino. How can you be cooler than that.
Amazed to see how much work u have put into making this video!!! Great work, Teddy!!!👍👍👍
It certainly did take some time. It was fun though haha.
I Purchased the Bulova Lunar Model Replica! Love it!
Dear Teddy,
First: Congratulations and thank you for the video is very nice and interesting.
Second: Please remember for part 2, talk about the Breitling Navitimer 809 "Cosmonaute" was worn by Scott Carpenter into space in 1962 beeing the second watch on space, because the first was the Sturmanski worned by Yuri Gagagrin.
Kind regards.
Incredible video, nobody does these better!
Hey Teddy, how about mountaineering and deep see exploration watches to go with the space watches. Some of those environments are as challenging (or more) than space. Great video. Thanks for the hard work.
Imagine being in outer space and then fighting off bears and wolf... all during the same day. Meanwhile, I just spent mine watching some videos on youtube and eating pizza. I've never felt so boring in my entire life lol
Just got my Speedie. Sooo happy and thanks for your work. Vids like yours helped ne to decide.
best video yet on this subject
I love your channel and please do a part 2. Thank you!
Great video, thanks for making this and if you have material, please do make another one!
This was cool. The g-shock square has also been to space many times
Great video. Defo would like to see a second episode.
Super cool the part about the strela watch.
Teddy, congratulations! You have a great channel full of interesting topics and actually very clear and complete in all your videos... We, the watch geeks, appreciate it a lot my friend! You have your own great style! Thanks man!
Very honored by this comment my friend. Thank you!!!
As always...Great content Teddy! Cheers brother!
Thanks Josh! Appreciate you watching man!
Very well done Teddy. So professional. Expertly researched. Top notch writing. And your delivery was perfect. THANK YOU. I DO OWN TWO 6139'S ( NOT THE YELLOW POGUE ) I HAVE A WHITE SPEEDMASTER. AND A MODERN BULOVA. I DO WANT A OLD STYLE CRONOGRAPHE. STRELA IS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST.
Thank you so much, glen! Awesome collection of watches you mentioned you have.
Teddy, thanks for mentioning the Lunar Pilot. I think the fit and finish of that watch is astounding, especially considering the price. In fact, I prefer it to my Speedy.
I found the same!
With that fit and finish paired with the UHF movement, makes this one of the most underrated of all time!
I wear mine on a waffle strap- perfect👍
@@willardhooton920 I'm using a black canvas strap.
I read around that you can order the Bulova Pilot and ask to the brand to put the black watch version dial having the advantage of the yellow markers and the old Bulova typography in order for it to be a closer replica to the original one.
Nice episode. No space watch commentary can be complete without highlighting the Bulova Accutron Astronaut. This was issued to the X15 and Blackbird/A15 pilots and was also widely worn by the astronauts of the Gemini and Mercury programs. Many photos from those early space programs show the astronauts wearing the NASA-issued speedmaster on one arm and their own private Accutron on their other arm. A watch ahead of its time, using an electric field to energise a tiny tuning fork to drive the mechanism at 360 times a sec. The movement provides a beautiful minute sweep that gives the Grand Seiko Spring Drive a run for its money. Make sure to include that in any follow up! Keep up the interesting shows.
Great video! I love the Voskhod story... crazy times. :) oh and I own a speedmaster because of the Apollo missions! Please do another in this series. It’s fascinating history!
Great video with very interesting stories.
Great video Teddy...I think another video on space watches would be great. Thank you :)
I'm sure the price of Aldrin's watch would be "astronomically" high
Let’s keep the puns going lol
I see what you did there....
I agree ... because interest in it would be out of this world.
tnom I wearing the watch while wearing the this comment
Buzz's watch was likely taken by someone as a souvenir. They probably thought, it's just decommissioned government issue equipment, and by the time anyone misses it, no one will care enough to look for it. It probably ended up in some Boomer's dad's attic, where it was unceremoniously thrown out, since it was in a corrugated cardboard box, buried under Rotary Club or Knights of Columbus memorabilia, that the Boomer didn't care to go through, when he was settling his father's estate!
Very interesting review. Thank you.
Again a nice video Teddy. You forgot Fortis and Casio G shock. 😉😉 see you in the next video
You nailed it Teddy! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching Luis!
Loved the video, part 2 please. The Omega Speedmaster is my grail.
As always, a great video. Thanks. 1. Do we want another? Ahhhh........ya! 2. I hope that the Aldrin family has that watch. I think at auction, it would rival if not beat the Paul Newman Daytona. Thanks again.
Great video as always Teddy, thanks. You deffinetively need to do a continuation video, Fortis and Casio are missing just to name a couple.
Check out the history of the Bulova Accutron Astronaut. Amazing watch. It's an electric movement that uses a tuning fork. Extremely accurate. It was used on some space flights but primarily for the A-12 spy plane program. It is so beautiful.
Armstrong wore is on his X-15 flights, presumably other X-15 pilots did as well. Makes sense it would be used for A-12 work in the same era.
Need to do a video on werenbach leonov they are produced from rockets with unique individual dials. No dial is the same. I have a model 5 and love it, very well made
Great video, you should do a part 2 and I would love to see the g-shock DW-5600E.
Great video Teddy. Definitely make part 2.
Great topic! Can you do "explorer" watches in general? So watches that went on expeditions with historical significance
Great idea!
Excellent video. Thanks for the historical perspective.
Thank you so much! It was joy to put together!
AWSOME video!!!! Keep them coming!!
You got it Mitchell. I’ll do a part ii
enjoyed the video, though i feel like you left out the most important one (the Sturmanskie). since you touched on the strela, the sturmanskie chronograph (different watch) would have also been worth a mention.
Please do a second part !!!
I got the Omega, and the Bulova. Looking for the Strela and the Seiko
Awesome video my friend! I've always been bad when it comes to history. That was true in high-school, in college, and still today. So having a neatly made video about this topic (or any kind of historical topic, watch related or not) is always great for me - no digging around, just sit back and relax. I enjoyed this one a lot but... where is the background music? :) Cheers!
Honestly. If Bulova would ONLY make a Bulova Moon watch that isn't the size of a damn dinner plate I would totally get one. A 36mm, 38mm, or hell even 40mm would be amazing. Knowing at least the history of the real Bulova Moonwatch and the time period in which it was made it was also likely smaller than the currently available giant one :(
I feel your pain there... it’s much too big with its current model.
The current Bulova Lunar watch is beautiful...but yes, too big! 40-42 would be fantastic.
@@TeddyBaldassarre I'm honestly lost as to how many people can actually wear it. Its gigantic. Not everyone has forearms like the Terminator.
I wear it after having a 42mm diver for couple of years. One week and my Longines feels small. Try it on a wrist as it wears smaller on hand..
Albert Oh I’m wearing the Bulova Lunar Pilot on a waffle strap. Feels ok on my 6 3/4 wrist, but 40mm would have been perfect 👌
Love the video. Keep them coming thanks.
Teddy, thanks again for another educational and entertaining video!
Educational ? A few major mistakes and no mention of the Rolex GMT-master which was worn on Apollo 13 (Swigert), Apollo 14 (Mitchell & Roosa) and Apollo 17 (Evans).
Great video: my favourites were the Bulova and the Russian chrono you mentioned. Will have to look at prices.
Excellent video, Ted. One of the top tiers on this 'Aviation Enthusiast's' bucket list is to own a collection that includes each model of watch that has ever been to space-- including digitals. Next on my list is to own the 'also rans' (ie the models that were tested but failed to meet requirements.) I would love it if you'ld make a follow-up video to this one, and possibly a later one featuring the pieces that didnt make the cut...
Thanks for what you do!
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Oh yeah... forgot to tell my 'moon' story: in 1969, I was 1 year old when my mother sat me down in front of our gigantic, B&W console tv saying, "you'll be glad I did this when you get older." On the screen were these men in big, puffy suits climbing out of a round-ish ship on what I would later find out was the moon... And, while its cool, today, to be able to say I saw Buzz & Neil take the historic moon-steps of Apollo 11, what sticks in my mind the most was how big & ugly my Mom's B&W, saw-tooth patterned couch (that I was sitting in front of) was. The thing really was not pleasant to look at, even for a toddler! Lol
*Ah, the priorities of a one year old in 1969...
Excellent presentation Teddy.
G-Shock in pt2 please.
I like to had your opinion about watch from micro companies Saint Honore and Thomas Earnshaw both swiss made. Thanks
How about current military watches from different countries.
Cool idea!
How about Fortis ?
Big miss on Teddy's part.
Part ii!
@@TeddyBaldassarre You can get some information about Fortis in space by downloading the PDF at www.fortis-swiss.com/brand-heritage
Also www.fortis-swiss.com/thespacestory
Do a part 2.Please
Given the unique history of the Omega Speedmaster and how iconic and versatile this watch really is, I would say the original Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch worn by Buzz Aldrin in the Apollo 11 space mission if miraculously found would be auctioned at over $50,000,000 million USD
If any watch could hit 50 million it is this watch.
Or.. it'd have to be returned to its rightful owner... for free ;)
@@lsamoa The rightful owner would be the GSA who would want its hand receipt fulfilled. Anyone who gets their hands on it better not be in the United States because it would be confiscated by the government.
The price of the Aldrin watch would be "over the Moon"!
Isn't it government property? So, more like 0.00.
Part two please!!😁
Yet another interesting video.
Great video champ.
It is really crazy that the bulova that actually went to the moon sold for 1/10th that Paul Newman's chronograph sold for. Amazing! Great video, thanks for the info! Love to see a part two!
Teddy, this is probably the best video you've done (that didn't feature my daughter, haha)...You did your homework , sir.
Haha thanks, Ben! Doesn't look like you have any fights to pick in the comments either.
@@TeddyBaldassarre My bad...it's kind of what I do...
Great one Teddy. If you’re going to do a follow up, how about watches that have been into space? I’m sure there are many may. Perhaps dozens giving the number of countries that have been to the International Space Station.
Great video as always!!!! Keep up the good work!!!
I’m delighted with my Lunar Pilot. And astonishingly, the size is not large on my wrist. It’s perfect.
Great video as always Teddy!
Thanks denis!
Great video, but on a part 2 you should mention the first watch in space, which was a Sturmanskie on the wrist of Jurij Gagarin, the first man in space.
I planned on it! 😏
Love this do the follow up please
Awesome...part 2, please.
U do fantastic videos keep it up
Great content; well done!
Very informative video bro. Thanks!
Teddy, part 2 needs the Omega X-33 please.
Teddy can the vostok be in part 2? I think the amphibia has been to space?
Great video!!
Teddy if you can tall me about Guanqin watch brand, just a little advice is it good or bad worthy to buy like that.
I think there still material for a second video! I guess that if the Apollo 11 watch is found and went to auction it can fetch more money than the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman! Keep the good work!
Great video, would definitely enjoy more.
I inherited my grandfathers bulova accutron spaceview 1969. It still uses a mercury battery, do you know of a place to get a new one or am I just out of luck and it will just be on display now? I love the watch and what it stand for, especially with me being a professional pilot and the fact my daughter wants it, because she is determined to be the first girl on Mars. Thanks for everything you do!
Look up accucell-1 batteries.
What about the Yema Spacegraf? Or Omega X-33?
Could you review slow O brand watches.
Another great video Teddy, I'd guess that Buzz Aldrin's personal Speedmaster that was the first watch worn on the moon would fetch at least 20 to 30 million at auction. I'd say it'd be considered along the lines of Paul Newman's Rolex as THE WATCH that started a cult like following of enthusiasts and was directly involved in one of mankind's greatest achievement thus-far.
All of those would make for a great collection.
Space watches are awesome! I’m a 6139 collector and my question is - where is Pogues original watch now?
At the time he responded to the letter, Dr. Pogue still had it in his collection. I am not sure where it is at following his death.
Teddy Baldassarre , he auctioned it off to raise money for an Astronaut charity. We have the record of the auction (Heritage) in 2008. It sold for a bit over $6000 I believe. But where is it now and how much will it go for?
Looking forward to part 2 and 3 !
As a big fan of the era (I lived through it and watched it all) I would definitely love to see a part 2 or 3 or however many you have content for. Fascinating subject matter. As far as the value of Buzz Aldrin's watch, well, Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona just went for $17.8 million I think and it never left the planet so I'd double that at least say 36 million.
Thanks mark! I’ll keep them coming. I think that’s a fair guess. I think 20-30 million at least.
PART II PLEASE!!!
Dude you gotta make a part 2 with the gshock
What about John Glenn's 'Heuer'?
From the makers of the Gillette ad:
"Omega: The first watch to fail on the Moon!"
@@CAARaeed Tf? That advert was sexist. No normal or sane man thinks rape is okay, infact no decent human being thinks it's okay, that advert portrays all men as sexist pigs. Plenty of decent men are raised by their parents to NOT act that way, and most people who do act that way get called out, without the help of a gillete add.
Gillette is a razor and shaving cream brand, they have no business in politics and making more than half of their consumers feel bad for being a man buying a man's product, also one of the woman who endorsed it is a huge hypocrite because she openly said horrible things to other woman and now wants to act like she's all for supporting other woman, bunch of bs.
Come on! All men who Barbecue obviously sexually harass co workers and beat their wives like Gillette was trying to tell us. ;)
Josh Smith as a man, I didn’t find it sexist. any guys who had an issue with that advert are part of the problem.
Kev P as the ad was telling me I must be a barbarian, harasser of women, wife cheater, racist and finally like to see my kids stomp on other children they don’t know shit about men and I’m very happy to be part of the problem. And I’m very happy to say I’ve bought a different set of razors for the first time in over 25 years.
The ad was rubbish.
Love it to th need a part two
Great Video Teddy! I have the Bulova and like it a lot though a bit large still a fun watch to collect! I want a Speedy and hope to get one in 2019!
As for Buzz Aldrin’s watch $25,000,000 ?!
I agree with that guess and the bulova
Great video.