The Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 311.30.42.30.01.005 is known as an offshoot of the legendary Moonwatch, which was the first wristwatch on the moon. What is impressive is that this watch was on board for all six lunar missions. The name Moonwatch comes from these missions on the moon.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional is a hand-wound mechanical chronograph. At the heart of this chronograph is the Omega caliber 1861 with a 48-hour power reserve. The stainless steel case of the Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 311.30.42.30.01.005 is 42 mm in size. Omega uses a black bezel with a tachymeter scale that is easy to read. The watch is equipped with a classic black dial. Omega has retained the historic Hesalite crystal due to the history of the watch.
In 1962, NASA was desperately looking for a clock for the planned moon landing that would meet its requirements. In October 1962, the watch went into space for the first time with astronaut Walter Schirra aboard Mercery Atlas 8. After extensive testing, the Omega Speedmaster Professional was the most suitable for NASA. This watch has passed various tests regarding weightlessness, magnetic fields, extreme shocks and vibrations, and temperature changes from approx. -19 to +92 degrees Celsius without any problems.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional was the first watch on the moon on July 21, 1969. Buzz Aldine had it on his wrist. Unfortunately, the watch in question was lost when NASA wanted to send it to the museum. To this day it is still considered undiscovered. In 1989, according to media reports, a contract was concluded with Omega that stipulated that the cosmonauts would also use the Omega Speedmaster in space.
The Omega Speedmaster Professional reference 311.30.42.30.01.005 is now available in a beautiful, large black box. Also included are a magnifying glass, a medallion with a seahorse, a NATO bracelet, and a Velcro bracelet that the astronauts wear. The strap changing tool and a booklet about the history of the Moonwatch are also included. For many watch lovers, the watch is an absolute must in your collection.