Speedmaster continues to be worn in space

[Baco Noir]

We've all seen the pictures from the 60s when the Speedmaster was first worn in outer space. But those are the only ones I ever remember seeing until now. Just read this article and so many photos of the Speedmaster still being worn on spacewalks over the years.

www.hodinkee.com/blog/actual-pictures-actually-showing-the-speedmaster-professional-actually-being-used-for-eva-today-well

[rw16610]

Thanks for sharing this with us, Roger! Such a fascinating history behind the Speedmaster.

[Pete]

Thanks for the heads up Roger

Cheers

[botsie]

A great read. A refreshing thought that something designed nearly 60 years ago is still in use today. ?

[rw16610]

That's why I love watches. The same can't be said for many other things.

[vk4sgx]

Good old Speedie. Works in zero air pressure, zero gravity and I wonder what temperature?

If I get lucky, I will be adding a Speedster, preferably the manual wind heselite model to my collection. Keep it in its box most of the time and occasionally get it out and admire and think back to the good old days.

Thanks for the post and photographs......marvellous!!