Omega: Happy Friend's Day Community Post

Subexplorer · 2023-07-20T19:06:00Z

Discover 'Friend's Day,' a unique celebration linked to the 1969 Moon Landing, and see how the Omega Speedmaster connects to this global goodwill tradition.

Subexplorer's post introduces a unique cultural celebration: 'Friend's Day' on July 20th, coinciding with the 1969 Moon Landing. This tradition, originating from a local dentist's vision, links global goodwill with human achievement. His personal reflection, accompanied by an Omega Speedmaster on his wrist, invites readers to consider the deeper connections between horology, history, and camaraderie.

Happy Friends Day! Feliz Día del Amigo!!

Here in my Country we celebrate the Dia del Amigo every July 20th in coincidence with the First Moon Landing in 1969.

This was the idea of a local dentist who viewed the arrival of Humankind to the Moon as a symbol of Friendship and Goodwill around the Earth.

Here we meet, phone or message with good old friends on this day to celebrate the blessing of Friendship!

Happy Friend’s Day my dear friends here at WPS!!

Best cordial regards

Abel

PS: Omega Speedmaster on my wrist to celebrate this day!

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The original author's country celebrates 'Friend's Day' on July 20th, a date chosen to coincide with the first Moon Landing in 1969, symbolizing friendship and goodwill.
Another collector shared his personal memory of the Moon Landing, recalling looking up at the night sky with a borrowed telescope and binoculars, and noted his Omega Railmaster's impressive accuracy, gaining only three seconds over four days.
The original author reflected on the profound experience of watching the Moon Landing, despite poor image quality, emphasizing its historical significance for humankind.
While the 'Friend's Day' tradition is cherished locally, it has not been adopted worldwide as its originator had hoped.
A contributor shared a wristshot of an Omega watch, reinforcing the community's shared appreciation for the brand.

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Jay (Eire)

Jul 20, 2023

Hopefully you connected with many old friends today.

Subexplorer

Jul 21, 2023

Beautiful shot of a watch we love!! Cheers dear Mr and Mrs Scarlet!! Happy Day!!

Subexplorer

Jul 21, 2023

… though regrettably not adopted Worldwide as the good dentist wished. Yes, I connected with many good friends along today though due to my work at office could not meet personally with any of them as it is the custom here. May be next year!! Happy Friends Day Jay!! Cheers! Abel

Dr No

Jul 21, 2023

. . . but have been in . . . . . . a Railmaster mood lately. On my wrist for four consecutive days having gained a total of three seconds . . . good enough for NASA, and definitely good enough for No! Thanks for sharing memories, Abel. I remember exactly where I was when our three heroes returned fifty-four years ago, looking up at the night sky with a borrowed telescope and binoculars. Warmest, Art

Cpt Scarlet

Jul 21, 2023

Regards to Mrs Subexplorer.

Subexplorer

Jul 21, 2023

It´s always a pleasure to remember that magical night viewing that arrival of these heroes to the Moon. The image quality was very bad but still we were fascinated with the view. We knew we were priviledged in watching a most important historical event for Humankind. A moving experience itwas and still is to remember it. How nice to imagine you, a young lad looking up the sky that night Art! Thank you so much for sharing. Feliz Dia del Amigo dear Art! Abel

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