Monthly Archives: March 2011

Omega has made a big deal about the fact that the Speedmaster was worn by Buzz Aldrin when he walked on the moon in 1969. Was it just luck that he just happened to have his Omega watch with him while he was travelling to the moon? Well actually there’s a whole lot more to it than that.

Here’s a great article that explains the background to this historical event and what Omega had to do to be part of it:
http://www.watch-id.com/latest/articles/how-the-omega-speedmaster-became-the-moonwatch.html

Another interesting fact for the Vintage Speedmaster collectors. Although the Speedmaster is now known as the moon watch, used by the Apollo space program. The first Speedmaster in space was worn by Walter Schirra in 1962 and all Speedmasters before 1969 are also known now as pre moon Speedmasters. All Speedmasters after 1969 has the inscription “The first watch worn on the moon” on the case backs and recently that has changed to “The first and only watch worn on the moon”, which is actually not true because David Scott wore a Waltham chronograph watch while out for a stroll on the moon during the Apollo 15 mission.

You can also read all about the Omega Speedmaster in space at Omegas official website:
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/pioneering/speedmaster-history

For those wanting more info about vintage Omega Seamaster watches should take a look at the Omega Vintage Watches site. They have lots of information about all vintage Omega watches.

http://www.omegavintage.com/omega-vintage
Here are some more targeted links for Vintage Seamaster watches

Seamaster Chronograph Calibre 321 Introduced In 1946

Seamaster Chronometer Introduced In 1949

Seamaster 300 First Launched In 1962

Seamaster 120 Introduced In 1966

Seamaster Chronostop Created In 1966

Seamaster 200 Created In 1968

There’s lots more to see at this site with plenty of info about each watch and when they were first introduced and it’s not only the seamaster range they have info on all the vintage Omega range. Try these:

The Constellation Range Launched In 1952

Flightmaster First Generation Launched In 1969

Speedmaster Range First Seen In 1957

The Deville Range Launched 1960

Chronograph Pocketwatch Chronotachymetre 1906

If you want the full Omega history have a look at the Omega Timline:
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/history/timeline

Enjoy

For a start I wouldn’t attempt to repair your vintage omega watch yourself. You should take it to a professional. The obvious first call would be your local jeweller’s store that specializes in omega watches. My choice would be to send it to the builders, yes Omega, they have a department that will fix and restore your watch to its former glory. Here’s the link:
http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch-repair

They will also provide you with links to their authorized service centres in your country. They don’t just fix new watches that need repair they will also restore your old vintage Omega watches.