Omega Speedmaster Apollo 9 Mission Overview

ImranLondon · 2018-12-28T08:57:54Z

Explore the Omega Speedmaster s role in the Apollo 9 mission. ImranLondon details the critical lunar module tests and EVA, with historical photos.

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ImranLondon's post offers a captivating look back at the Apollo 9 mission, the third manned flight in the Apollo program, which played a crucial role in testing the lunar module. This historical overview provides valuable context for understanding the rigorous preparations and technological advancements that paved the way for lunar landings. His detailed account, enriched with period imagery, highlights the critical EVA and docking maneuvers that were essential for future moon missions.

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As we celebrate the first trip to the moon:

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Lets us now look at the Apollo 9 mission that follows

The third manned mission took off on the 3^rd Mach 1969. On board were the Astronauts, James McDivitt, David Scott and Rusty Schweickart. Their mission, to test the lunar module, and to dock the LM with the CSM. The mission would involve an EVA (spacewalk) with two astronauts- Scott and

Schweickart.

Picture credit NASA

On the 3^rd March the LM successfully docked with the CSM. The two modules undocked on the 7^th Marchand splash down was on the 10^th March 1969.

The mission paved the way by performing all the risky7 manoeuvres that would be required by the final moon landing. It was a most fruitful dress rehearsal.

Naturally the watches of choice were the Speedmasters.

James McDivitt, NASA S/N 60 wore a ref 105.012-CB (verified- National Air and Space museum).

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/chronograph-mcdivitt-apollo-9

David Scott- no information – S/N64. Unfortunately I could find no information on this piece anywhere.

Russell Schweickart: S/N 55: It looks like a either a 105.012-66 or 145.012-67. After intense analysis of the case/case back and lugs, I am very confident that is was the first 145.012 in space.- ref. unverified. Pic: National Air and Space museum

Summary;

McDivitt: ref 105.012-66 CB case : verified

Scott: unknown likely 321 calibre probably 105.012-?

Schweickart: ref 145.012-67 – UNVERIFIED

I am exceptionally grateful for the pictures which are being used for education purposes only to NASA and the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum

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Specifications

Caliber: 321

Case: Stainless steel

Diameter: 39-40mm

Dial: Black

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Hesalite

Key Points from the Discussion

One contributor noted a replacement bezel on Rusty Schweickart's Omega Speedmaster, indicating that even historical artifacts can have subtle variations.
The community praised the post for its outstanding series and vivid images, which effectively bring the tremendous endeavor of the Apollo mission to life.

The Discussion

amanico

Dec 28, 2018

Thanks for the education, Imran. [nt]

AuHavrePro

Dec 28, 2018

This series is outstanding.

Love all of the images which bring to life this tremendous endeavor! Thank you very much for posting. Cheers, Filip

nasseriq

Dec 28, 2018

Great post, thank you. [nt]

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