>>The Omega Moon Watch and Nasa

The Omega Moon Watch is the only timepiece in the world certified for space flight by NASA. The process the watch underwent to achieve this certification was an enduring one, that would ultimately lead to the iconic status it carries today. As the first time piece to ever be taken into space, The Omega Speedmaster Professional made history on Wally Schirra's wrist aboard Mercury-Atlas 8 (Sigma 7) on October 3rd 1962.

The Omega Speedmaster Professional was chosen by NASA from a pool of 4 other brands, which included Rolex, Breitling, Bulova, Longines and Huer. NASA had not devised particular parameters for the time piece they would eventually use in space, nor did they request any manufacturer to submit proto-types. With a limited time table, they decided to buy standard chronograph retail models from the 5 brands and conduct rigorous tests to analyze their resistance to various stress factors. read more...