Horological Meandering

hmmmcamu · 2024-11-06T13:52:18Z

Explore the Accutron Astronaut 214HN watch used by USAF pilots in X-15 and SR-71 programs, also worn by Mercury astronauts as a backup timing device.

ACCUTRON ASTRONAUT 214HN hacking GMT (1966)

CIA approved / issued wrist watch for use by USAF pilots involved in the following programs -

The North American X-15 hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft
The Lockheed A-12 Reconnaissance aircraft
The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft

misc:

Worn by Mecury astronauts as back up (secondary wrist watch) timing device in the early GEMINI program along with the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional cal. 321 movement

paired with JB Champion USA "bullet" bracelet with tapered links specifically made for this watch.