Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 Moon Mission History
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Omega Speedmaster Apollo 17 Moon Mission History

By ImranLondon · Feb 22, 2019 · 5 replies
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ImranLondon delivers a compelling tribute to the Apollo 17 mission, the final human journey to the Moon, highlighting the critical role of the Omega Speedmaster. This post meticulously details the mission's duration, crew, and lunar activities, underscoring the Speedmaster's enduring legacy as essential equipment for space exploration. Readers gain a deeper appreciation for the historical significance of this iconic timepiece and its connection to humanity's greatest adventures.

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The  final Apollo moon mission took off on the 07.12.72 and lasted for 12 days 13 hours and 51 minutes! returning home on the 19.12.72.




On board were the Astronauts, Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans and Harrison Scmitt.


Their mission, was the sixth moon landing and the second time  a landing took place in the lunar highlands in the Taurus-Littrow valley.  






It was the longest moon mission with the longest time spent on the lunar surface. The crew spent 3 days on the lunar surface, and covered 22.21 miles in the lunar rover.










Speedmaster’s were of course essential equipment and all three astronauts wore them:





Cernan actually wore two Speedmasters, the official mission watch- a reference 105.012-CB case as well as his own reference 105.003- which resides in the Omega museum.(pic credit Fratellowatches). 


Being the last man to walk on the moon, it is quite special that two references get the stardom of being the last watch worn on the moon.


Cernan 105.012-CB Speedmaster 






Both Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt wore reference 105.012-CB cased Speedmasters.

Ronald Evans: 105.012-CB



Harrison Schmitt wore a reference 105.012-CB cased Speedmaster:













Summary;

 

Eugene Cernan: ref 105.012- CB (Official mission watch) and Ref.105.003

Ronald Evans ref 105.012-CB

Harrison Scmitt: Ref.105-012-CB





All picture credits gratefully to NASA and the Smithsonian Air and Space museum.

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Specifications

Caliber
321
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
39-40mm
Dial
Black
Water Resist.
30m
Crystal
Hesalite

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Ares501 - Mr Green
Feb 22, 2019
Amazing post Imran!!

Superb pictures! Excellent series you made. Kudos Yours D

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massi.
Feb 22, 2019
A BIG thank you for this wonderful trip through the Speedmaster story! [nt]

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amanico
Feb 22, 2019
Thanks again, Imran, for another nice story. [nt]

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Cpt Scarlet
Feb 22, 2019
Wow... just wow 😮 [nt]

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Jurry
Mar 1, 2019
Fantastic

Fantastic read. I remember well how I was sitting next to my dad watching the whole thing on television. Great post thanks for sharing

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