Monthly Archives: July 2013

Dutch Astronaut André Kuipers and his X-33

André Kuipers with his Omega Speedmaster X-33

André Kuipers with his Omega Speedmaster X-33

The Speedmaster was the first watch worn on the moon, but the space heritage continues to this very day.. In this picture you’ll see NASA astronaut Don Pettit (left), Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko (center) and European Space Agency astronaut Andre Kuipers, all ISS Expedition 30 crew members, posing for a portrait in Russia.

Focussed on watches as ever, we of course had to zoom in to see what they’re wearing. No surprise with Kononenko, wearing the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. André Kuipers though is wearing his second-gen Speedmaster X-33 – a proven instrument for use in outer space.

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Omega Speedmaster 1957 Replica 3594.50.00

Omega Speedmaster 1957 Replica

Omega Speedmaster 1957 Replica 3594.50.00

The Omega Speedmaster 1957 Replica was Omega’s first attempt at a Speedmaster based on a vintage model. Contrary to today’s First Omega in Space, the 1957 Replica used the same case as the regular Speedmaster Professional, but featured a stainless steel engraved bezel, custom dial (note the applied logo, vintage script and lack of Professional-wording) and so-called Broad Arrow hands – all to resemble the original CK-2915. Being a tribute to the 1957 model, it of course also lacked the text referring to the Moonwalk on the caseback.

The 3594.50.00 was part of the Mission-series, but it was also available in regular production – on either leather strap or bracelet.

We tend to think this is a great watch. It can be had for good prices and looks surprisingly different when compared to your regular Professional. It was often delivered on the stainless steel bracelet, which – in our humble opinion- looks kind of out of place. It is however hard to beat on a vintage-looking leather strap or NATO though!

On a side note: we can’t help but wonder how this bezel and hands would look on a First Omega in Space.. That would be one perfect homage to the CK-2915!

On another side note: yes, the Replica name is somewhat weird for a watch that is clearly an original.. In some cases, people prefer to call this one the Re-edition.

Feeling the vintage vibe? The First Omega in Space is a great choice!

Groupshot: three classics – Navitimer, Speedmaster, Submariner

Omega Speedmaster ST-145.022 - Breitling Navitimer 7806 - Rolex Submariner 5513

Omega Speedmaster ST-145.022 – Breitling Navitimer 7806 – Rolex Submariner 5513

Three of the greatest classics of the Wonderful World of Watches united: the Omega Speedmaster Professional, Breitling Navitimer and Rolex Submariner.

Each beauties in their own right – but the Speedmaster is the only one to be manufactured in the same fashion today!

The Speedmaster 145.022 in this shot features the so-called ‘Horizontal Engraving’ caseback, with the Moon-reference engraved horizontally instead of circular. The Breitling Navitimer is a rare variation powered by the Valjoux 7740 caliber with date function.

The statue in the background is called ‘De Kus’ (The Kiss), made by Emile van der Kruk.

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