The Secret Alaska Project Speedmasters & the Future of Omega’s Space Watch
Jun 26, 2018 · Under the guise of the obscurely named, Alaska Project, Omega produced their first prototype for NASA’s consideration, in 1969. This was the Alaska I Prototype. The watch had a red, detachable anodized aluminum outer case or “thermal shield” that made for a …
[Omega] Alaska Project : r/Watches - Reddit
Jan 5, 2021 · The red case is a thermal shield designed to allow the watch's movement to endure temperatures down to -148ºC. The models that were going to be used by NASA had some other special modifications (different oils that wouldn't freeze, titanium case instead of …
The Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project Story - Fratello Watches
Jan 9, 2024 · The movement, based on Omega’s caliber 861, used different materials and oils to withstand high temperatures, and the titanium case was protected by a red outer case made of anodized aluminum. Furthermore, the watch had a silver/white dial to …
Chad Ochocinco Wears Omega Alaska Project Speedmaster (With The Red ...
Jun 21, 2011 · For those who don't remember, the Alaska Project Speedmaster was a concept watch that Omega hoped NASA would choose to replace the standard Speedmaster Professional on space-bound missions. The dial was white so it wouldn't absorb heat, and the red anodized aluminum case protects the watch in a temperature range from -148F to +260F.
Hands-On: An Original Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project ... - Hodinkee
Oct 28, 2016 · This specific watch is a more normal 145.022-69 with caliber 861 – no matte steel or titanium case, no raised bezel – but it features the matte zinc-coated white dial, special hands, and of course the amazing red aluminum heat- shield as created by the project for space travel.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Alaska Project Watch Review
Aug 2, 2016 · The watch was developed with an optional red aluminum housing that was meant to offer the watch additional shielding from high and low temperature extremes (as the story goes). According to Omega, the case “shield” offers temperature resistance up to 260 degrees Celsius and down to -148 degrees Celsius.
Omega Introduces the Second First Omega in Space
Oct 3, 2024 · The new First Omega in Space is very much in the spirit of the original, and indeed is identical in certain key respects. The case has the same 39.7mm measurement and it maintains the straight lug design, although the lugs themselves are a slightly different shape compared to the discontinued model.
Historical Omega Speedmaster Apollo & Alaska Special Mission Watches ...
May 3, 2017 · Characterized by its special red aluminum protective case, but also special for its unusual dial and hands, the Omega Speedmaster Alaska Project is a Speedy like no other – and there’s quite a story to go with it as well.
Speedmaster Moonwatch First OMEGA In Space | OMEGA® - OMEGA® Watches
Polished stainless steel, engraved 'THE FIRST OMEGA IN SPACE' and the mission date 'OCTOBER 3, 1962' encircling a Seahorse motif. Water-resistant to 50m/165ft. Commemorating OMEGA's space legacy.
Omega X Swatch to the Planets with the Bioceramic MoonSwatch …
Each model in the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection features the asymmetrical case, the iconic 'dot over ninety' on the tachymeter scale, and the distinctive Speedmaster subdials. All dials feature the OMEGA X Swatch branding, the iconic Speedmaster logo, …
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