Omega alaska project

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Lucky for me, I was able to get the last unsold new one here in the US that Omega had. Omega still produces Speedmaster Moonwatch models very much like those that went to the moon during the Apollo missions on the wrists of NASA astronauts in the s. All I can do is add my own thoughts and experience with Omega Speedmaster watch models. The model combines elements from these both. The coolest among these original Alaska Project watches were produced as five prototype watches at the request of NASA who wanted an even beefier timepiece for use in space. NASA was also planning a never to be realized mission to the dark side of the moon where temperatures are much cooler.

Omega alaska project

Limited to pieces, this now iconic Speedmaster is named after Omega's secret watch development program called The Alaska Project. The program aimed at improving, among other watches, the Speedmaster's readiness to space exploration. In particular, the watch's ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The original prototypes of the Alaska project were produced in the early seventies and are remarkably close to the re-edition shown here. NASA astronauts could encounter extreme temperatures as they embarked on space journeys, and despite the fact the Speedmaster had already been approved for these temperatures, Omega wanted to see if they could make it even better. Looking purely at the fact and figures, it is safe to say that they did. They fitted a Speedmaster with a white dial to help reflect heat and created a purpose-built removable anodized aluminum outer case to act as a heat shield. This meant that the watch could now function in temperatures ranging from minus degrees Celsius to plus degrees Celsius. To make the watch more readable, it was fitted with rocket-shaped sub-second hands and a small line of luminous paint to be read in the dark. All of these were fantastic improvements to an already great watch. But that was in itself the problem for NASA. They already had a great watch approved for space flight and weren't interested in switching to this new and improved version. The Alaska Project prototype therefore never went into production until , when Omega re-launched the watch as a limited edition of pieces, of which this watch is one.

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Lucky for me, I was able to get the last unsold new one here in the US that Omega had. Omega still produces Speedmaster Moonwatch models very much like those that went to the moon during the Apollo missions on the wrists of NASA astronauts in the s. All I can do is add my own thoughts and experience with Omega Speedmaster watch models. The model combines elements from these both. The coolest among these original Alaska Project watches were produced as five prototype watches at the request of NASA who wanted an even beefier timepiece for use in space. NASA was also planning a never to be realized mission to the dark side of the moon where temperatures are much cooler.

Omega alaska project

The upcoming auction season has some pretty spectacular things on offer — none more so than the stainless steel at Phillips. The auction house has a bunch of other super high-end, super fancy stuff on offer too, like a Tiffany-signed Rolex , a Cartier-signed Patek , and some other steel Pateks and mega Rolex. It's a good catalog. However, when I look at the Phillips sale, the two pieces that stand out to me might not strike your fancy immediately — but trust me, they're absolutely spectacular watches, both bordering on the almost unique category, with a ton of aesthetic charm.

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If it's been more than five business days and you haven't received your tracking information, feel free to email us at shop fratello. The Omega Speedmaster reference Published by Brendan M. Near-earth spaceflight fundamentally differs from lunar transit. It was serendipity that this watch model found itself first orbiting the earth in The coolest among these original Alaska Project watches were produced as five prototype watches at the request of NASA who wanted an even beefier timepiece for use in space. Because the dial could not be covered by the aluminum shield it was coated in white zinc oxide which dissipates solar rays. FAQ How quickly are orders processed? Tools Fratello x Bergeon Tools Essential tools. Advertising Message. The steel case is classic Speedmaster with a tachymeter bezel.

Omega Ref. An extremely rare, important, and highly attractive prototype stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with radial dial, made for NASA, Sixty years.

Can I change or cancel my order? Top secret Limited to pieces, this now iconic Speedmaster is named after Omega's secret watch development program called The Alaska Project. Please note that for all shop purchases, Fratello is required to declare the full retail value of the timepiece or item s in the shipment. Will I have to pay importation fees? You can track you parcel using the tracking link provided to you. The cumulative elapsed minutes and hours of the chronograph complication are indicated by unique funnel-shaped markers, in red, which evoke the silhouette of the Command Module — Launch Escape System portion of the Apollo spacecraft stack. This shape is repeated at major time increments on the bezel as well. NASA astronauts could encounter extreme temperatures as they embarked on space journeys, and despite the fact the Speedmaster had already been approved for these temperatures, Omega wanted to see if they could make it even better. Lucky for me, I was able to get the last unsold new one here in the US that Omega had. The original prototypes of the Alaska project were produced in the early seventies and are remarkably close to the re-edition shown here. The red color was also chosen for specific reason — related to either ambient radiation or protection against sunlight.