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olehandro · 5 December 2010, 07:35 AM

Hello Folks
i want to share with you some info about my Grail Omega 321 the serial number is
Only 49 Watches Away From Neil Armstrong's, this Omega Speedmaster is as "Moon-ish" As It

You may know that Tuesday, July 20 will mark 41 years since man first walked on the moon. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins all used Omega Speedmasters on their Apollo 11 flight, as we've told you many times.

When Neil and Buzz took the lunar module down the surface, Neil left his Speedy on board because the mission timer in the module had failed, while Buzz wore his Speedy to the surface of the moon. After returning to earth, Buzz mailed his Speedy to the Smithsonian, but it was unfortunately lost or stolen in transit, never having surfaced to this day. Keep your eyes open for it!

We do, however, know the reference and serial numbers of Neil’s Speedy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum: reference number 105.012-65 (the first asymmetric Speedy case with crown-guards and “PROFESSIONAL” written on the dial) and serial number 24002981.

what makes it particularly special is the serial number: 24002932, which is a mere 49 numbers before Neil’s watch. The watch appears to have the original dial and original bezel, but the minute hand has degraded

here is some pics

wehttaM · 5 December 2010, 09:21 AM

That's a beauty! Wear it in good health!

Andad · 5 December 2010, 10:24 AM

I love the old column wheel 321.

JBat · 6 December 2010, 07:07 AM

Looking good.

watchthisone2 · 6 December 2010, 08:25 AM

Brilliant! You will love it. A true classic timepiece. Enjoy.

Frogman4me · 8 December 2010, 11:10 AM

Awesome read, thanks for posting and congrats on an amazing watch

Subexplorer · 9 December 2010, 03:47 AM

Beautiful example of a classic design. Being so close to the historical watch going to the moon, adds a great value to your specimen.
Enjoy it in good health! Kind regards, Abel

sea-dweller · 30 December 2010, 01:03 PM

Very nice photo!

Omega21 · 31 December 2010, 01:56 PM

What is the bracelet on it?
The watch is lovely! Great story too! Thank you for sharing - I for one didn't know the full story.

5 December 2010, 07:35 AM	#1
olehandro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Huntingdon valley Posts: 66	My Grail Omega 321 Hello Folks i want to share with you some info about my Grail Omega 321 the serial number is Only 49 Watches Away From Neil Armstrong's, this Omega Speedmaster is as "Moon-ish" As It You may know that Tuesday, July 20 will mark 41 years since man first walked on the moon. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins all used Omega Speedmasters on their Apollo 11 flight, as we've told you many times. When Neil and Buzz took the lunar module down the surface, Neil left his Speedy on board because the mission timer in the module had failed, while Buzz wore his Speedy to the surface of the moon. After returning to earth, Buzz mailed his Speedy to the Smithsonian, but it was unfortunately lost or stolen in transit, never having surfaced to this day. Keep your eyes open for it! We do, however, know the reference and serial numbers of Neil’s Speedy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum: reference number 105.012-65 (the first asymmetric Speedy case with crown-guards and “PROFESSIONAL” written on the dial) and serial number 24002981. what makes it particularly special is the serial number: 24002932, which is a mere 49 numbers before Neil’s watch. The watch appears to have the original dial and original bezel, but the minute hand has degraded here is some pics

5 December 2010, 10:24 AM	#3
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,974	I love the old column wheel 321. __________________ E

9 December 2010, 03:47 AM	#7
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Beautiful example of a classic design. Being so close to the historical watch going to the moon, adds a great value to your specimen. Enjoy it in good health! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

30 December 2010, 01:03 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice photo! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 December 2010, 09:21 AM	#2
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	That's a beauty! Wear it in good health!

6 December 2010, 07:07 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Looking good.

6 December 2010, 08:25 AM	#5
watchthisone2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Devon, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 208	Brilliant! You will love it. A true classic timepiece. Enjoy.

8 December 2010, 11:10 AM	#6
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Awesome read, thanks for posting and congrats on an amazing watch

31 December 2010, 01:56 PM	#9
Omega21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Omega Flightmaster Posts: 118	What is the bracelet on it? The watch is lovely! Great story too! Thank you for sharing - I for one didn't know the full story.

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