This Omega Speedmaster Chronograph was issued to astronaut Michael Collins for use during the Apollo 11 mission of July 1969.
The Speedmaster Chronograph was chosen by NASA for the U.S. space program after a series of rigorous tests demonstrated its high level of precision and reliability. Program requirements called for a manual-winding wrist chronograph that was water-proof, shock-proof, anti-magnetic, and able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees farenheit and accelerations of 12 g's. The Omega Speedmaster was certified by NASA as the chronograph for the Gemini program in June 1965, and successive purchases were made for both the Apollo and the Skylab/ASTP missions.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1990
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Manufacturer
Omega Watch Co.
Dimensions
3-D: 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.3cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Materials
Case: Stainless steel
Lens: Hesalite (synthetic crystal)
Interior mechanism: Brass, stainless steel, jewels
Inventory Number
A19900272000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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