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Crew Collective

Moonwatch

· 38 min · Episode 15

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The Omega Speedmaster has well earned the nickname 'Moonwatch.' Early in their history, NASA knew their astronauts would need a stopwatch for their missions, so they designed a series of tests for different watches. The Omega Speedmaster emerged as the clear champion, and each astronaut was issued a Speedmaster for every mission. Aside from being a crucial tool, this watch has become a cultural phenomenon and at times, the source of bizarre controversy.
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How the Omega Speedmaster became The Moonwatch in 1969
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