The Speedmaster Chronicles #1 - James H. Ragan, The Man Responsible for the "Moonwatch"

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

Комментарии • 44

  • @jeanlefranc3817
    @jeanlefranc3817 7 лет назад +29

    This former NASA gentleman is a wealth of knowledge. True live Omega legend. My respects.

  • @billmedic1995
    @billmedic1995 Месяц назад

    I love how protective James was of the Omegas. He speaks about them as if he were looking out for his own children!

  • @tuberaider
    @tuberaider 3 года назад +16

    4:55 - The most amazing tests for this watch model were probably the acceleration test to 7.25 G x 5 minutes and then to 16 G for 30 sec, and the shock resistance test of six 40 G shocks in 6 directions. These watches were built probably stronger than most tanks.

  • @WatchGeek
    @WatchGeek 7 лет назад +28

    Wonderful video about one of the best eras of human history!!
    And naturally one of the most iconic watches ever 😊👍

    • @5265vic
      @5265vic 6 лет назад

      I very much miss those days

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 2 месяца назад

    This is an amazing video recording the history of the Moonwatch! Thank you for recording this history.

  • @EXPLORIDIOTSFLORIDA
    @EXPLORIDIOTSFLORIDA Год назад +1

    I'm so happy I found this interview. More people need to see this!

  • @sachinmark2155
    @sachinmark2155 3 года назад +3

    Buying the Omega right now ! What a history!!!! Beautiful

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer 7 лет назад +12

    Valuable piece of history !!! I hope the other videos in the series will be just as informative and just as enjoyable !

  • @superfast30
    @superfast30 4 года назад +4

    Incredible stuff. Omega is king!

  • @LarryGanz
    @LarryGanz 6 лет назад +5

    Loved this video! I have a vintage 1976 Speedmaster Pro "moonwatch" as well as a few modern ones (one standard as used by NASA for EVA, one with sapphire display caseback, and finally a Limited Edition with panda dial).

  • @KleinKreiki
    @KleinKreiki 7 лет назад +3

    A wonderfull story, looking forward to the next parts....

  • @RubyMarkLindMilly
    @RubyMarkLindMilly 3 года назад +1

    I'm 48 and times right to get one of these beautiful watches this year they're fantastic

  • @imsteevin
    @imsteevin 4 года назад +1

    I love that original square link bracelet design

  • @onmywatch9165
    @onmywatch9165 3 года назад +1

    Im just curious… does hesalite crystals can really withstand 250 fahrenheit?

  • @spacecatboy2962
    @spacecatboy2962 5 лет назад +1

    what is the theme music for this

  • @csabah.6251
    @csabah.6251 7 лет назад

    awesome stuff!

  • @dagsabot5589
    @dagsabot5589 6 лет назад +1

    I wonder how you keep from cracking the crystal as it protrudes so much from the case?

    • @daffidavit
      @daffidavit 4 года назад

      I wonder how the "plastic Hasilite" crystal didn't melt at 250 degrees.

  • @lastnamefirstname520
    @lastnamefirstname520 4 года назад +1

    anyone ever seen one of those "radio dial" ones before? I believe thats the real treasure never been available to the public

    • @billmedic1995
      @billmedic1995 7 месяцев назад

      It’s “radial” dial, as in radius. It refers to the way the numerals are configured around the subdials. Super rare variant.

  • @Shadowwalker1717
    @Shadowwalker1717 6 лет назад +5

    Who needs Rolex? xD Omega is in Space!

    • @perrooceaniko2005
      @perrooceaniko2005 6 лет назад

      i sold mine. dont change 5 rolexes for one vintage Speedy.

  • @GrafZahl13
    @GrafZahl13 Год назад +1

    OMEGA real Rock n' Roll watches💪🚀🌠🌑!

  • @lukespector5550
    @lukespector5550 Год назад

    Wonder what's on Bart Sibrel's wrist? 🧐

  • @ahheng6402
    @ahheng6402 2 года назад

    Watching on 27th March 2022...

  • @UXXV
    @UXXV 6 лет назад +1

    “The Jiminy days...” I was thinking Jiminy Cricket - he meant Gemini

    • @daffidavit
      @daffidavit 4 года назад

      The German engineers called it "Gem en eeee" not "Gem en eye".. It's just the way we grew up hearing it called.

  • @stu632
    @stu632 6 лет назад +1

    He means Gemini right? Can someone tell him how to pronounce it?

    • @giveML
      @giveML 5 лет назад

      You can pronounce Gemini either way.

    • @fortsonre
      @fortsonre 4 года назад +1

      Yep, all the old timers at NASA pronounced it that way.

  • @ChrisM-lb8xw
    @ChrisM-lb8xw Год назад

    Omega… to the moon baby! Rolex… never mind. Overhyped bling is the future of watchmaking 🙃

  • @rodneymcgiveron
    @rodneymcgiveron 2 месяца назад

    absolutely fascinating...will never be able to afford one but love Omega anyway..

  • @RaymondLo84
    @RaymondLo84 3 года назад +1

    And Rolex... Let me play more tennis...

  • @pamanmuda5790
    @pamanmuda5790 6 лет назад

    Saya tunggu subscribers nya.

  • @swiftusmaximus3949
    @swiftusmaximus3949 3 года назад

    Poor Rolex and Longines

  • @tomsmyth5138
    @tomsmyth5138 7 лет назад +1

    When he says I only let omega service the watches .....lol no shit do you know how to service a watch

    • @scottmakis7070
      @scottmakis7070 3 года назад +1

      Some people get their watches serviced by a local or independent watch maker 🤔🤷‍♂️

  • @dynamicsinesdynamicsines1161
    @dynamicsinesdynamicsines1161 5 лет назад

    nobody went to the moon, good watch though

    • @jorgerobles628
      @jorgerobles628 Год назад

      Yeah, coz Earth is flat with a pin underneath holding it, LOL!!!!!!

    • @camarocarl7130
      @camarocarl7130 Год назад +2

      Try telling Buzz that why dont you? He would pound your face.