OMEGA celebrates the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11's moon landing, highlighting the legendary status of the Speedmaster Professional, the first watch on the lunar surface.

55 years ago, the world watched in awe as humanity took its first steps on the moon. This singular moment, etched forever in history, wasn't just a triumph of human ingenuity &mdash; it was also a defining moment for the &ldquo;Moonwatch.&rdquo; OMEGA's Speedmaster Professional, strapped to the wrists of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11, became the first timepiece on the lunar surface. This monumental feat, spanning two and a half hours, solidified the Speedmaster's legendary status on Earth and beyond.

OMEGA&rsquo;s Speedmaster Professional did not merely accompany these pioneers on their lunar adventure; it stood the test of extreme conditions. In 1964, several watchmakers competed and subjected their timepieces to an onslaught of punishing tests: extreme temperatures, brutal shocks, vibrations that could rattle teeth, and the chilling emptiness of a vacuum. Only the OMEGA Speedmaster emerged victorious, declared "Flight Qualified for all Manned Space Missions" in 1965.

This exceptional achievement established OMEGA as the sole supplier for NASA&rsquo;s Human Space Flight Program, a role that saw the Speedmaster through the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions. With the weight of the world on their shoulders, Apollo 11 astronauts relied on the unwavering precision and unparalleled durability of the Moonwatch.

Today, many decades years later, OMEGA proudly reflects on a moment in time when their creation played a pivotal role in humanity's greatest Walk. The Speedmaster transcends its function as a watch &mdash; it&rsquo;s a testament to the incredible milestones achieved when daring to dream beyond the stars.

OMEGA Celebrates 55 Years Since the First Moon Landing

L'OFFICIEL PHILIPPINES  March 2024- Park Gyu Young 600PHP 

L'OFFICIEL PHILIPPINES February 2024 Digital -James Reid 

OMEGA Celebrates 55 Years Since the First Moon Landing

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