On the final Tuesday of each month, along with the Swedish REM firm, we introduce a brand new strap for the Omega Speedmaster. As July 2024 marks the fifty fifth anniversary of the Moon touchdown, we introduce the Apollo 11 strap to you. It’s additionally in time to have it in your wrist on July twentieth, which marks the official date of considered one of mankind’s biggest accomplishments.
Apollo 11
On that date in 1969, NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed the Lunar Module “Eagle” on the Moon’s floor. A number of hours later, on July twenty first, they climbed down the ladder and have been the primary people to set foot on the Moon. The third astronaut, Michael Collins, stayed within the Command Module “Columbia” that flew in lunar orbit, ready for the “Eagle” to rejoin him.
Buzz Aldrin and his Speedmaster Skilled — Picture: NASA
The place are the Apollo 11 crew’s Speedmasters right this moment?
When Armstrong set foot on the Moon and spoke his well-known phrases (“That’s one small step for [a] man, one big leap for mankind”), he was not sporting his Speedmaster Skilled. Attributable to a faulty board clock, he left his watch within the Lunar Module. Subsequently, Aldrin’s Speedmaster Skilled ref. 105.012 was the primary watch worn on the Moon. As chances are you’ll know, his watch was later misplaced when being shipped to the Smithsonian Museum. Each Neil Armstrong’s (right here) and Michael Collins’s (right here) Speedmaster Skilled watches are on show on the Nationwide Air and House Museum.
Buzz Aldrin speaking Speedmasters in 2017, sporting a contemporary Moonwatch (and an X-33).
Omega typically introduces a Speedmaster Apollo 11 version each 5 years. The final time was in 2019 when the model launched a particular metal and gold Speedmaster Skilled on a flat-link bracelet and a Moonshine Gold Speedmaster Skilled that was related in look to the unique gold Speedmaster offered to all lively NASA astronauts in 1969. Let’s wait and see whether or not Omega can have a Speedmaster Apollo 11 fifty fifth Anniversary version in retailer this yr.
Fratello × REM Apollo 11
Anyway, for this month’s Fratello × REM strap, we used the official Apollo 11 mission patch for inspiration. On the lengthy finish, the eagle floats above the Moon’s floor. On the quick finish, there’s a small picture of Earth between “Apollo 11” and “1969 – 2024.” We selected a black strap as the bottom, with black stitches and silvery-white paint for the graphics. The liner of the strap signifies it’s the June 2024 version, in case you’re amassing them.
This 2.5mm-thick strap measures 127mm on the lengthy finish and 74mm on the quick finish. The 20mm model tapers to 18mm broad on the metal pin buckle. The Fratello × REM Apollo 11 strap additionally comes with a buckle that, as at all times, bears an engraved Fratello signature.
Typically, we are able to solely supply restricted portions of our Fratello × REM straps, together with this new Apollo 11 mannequin for Might 2024. Nevertheless, relaxation assured that we’ll preserve restocking all year long. Click on right here for an summary of all of them and their availability.
The Apollo 11 strap is offered now
REM Straps solely makes use of natural Swedish leather-based. Your entire manufacturing course of, together with the stitching and laser engraving, happens in Sweden. This strap is offered in our store right this moment for €107 (excluding VAT).
As well as, Fratello is providing free transport for purchases over €150, so don’t miss out on our #SpeedyTuesday caps (all variations are again in inventory.)
