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Lew Archer · 11 October 2013, 06:54 AM

I just learned that Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury astronauts, has died. I have always admired America's first space pioneers, of which Scott was among the very first group. He was the second to orbit the Earth.

As I have posted before, earlier this year, I bought the commemorative Breitling Cosmonaute, a Navitimer similar to the one worn by Commander Carpenter during that mission. The watch has a 24 hour dial. The case back bears his name.

It just so happened that I am wearing that watch today, the day of Commander Carpenter's death.

I'm glad to wear it today, of all days, it helps me to pause and wish Commander Carpenter Godspeed as he begins his next journey.

Thank you for your service, to America and to humankind, Commander. Rest in Peace.

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cruvon · 11 October 2013, 05:55 PM

RIP to him, surely a big name intertwined with the history of the Navi Cosmo!

breitlingherst · 12 October 2013, 02:08 AM

RIP! Great astronaut and American!

robisan · 12 October 2013, 02:25 AM

RIP Sir Carpenter.

Survivor · 12 October 2013, 07:54 AM

For us Baby Boomers in the USA, one of our few and true American heroes!!!!!!

11 October 2013, 06:54 AM	#1
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Scott Carpenter has died. I just learned that Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury astronauts, has died. I have always admired America's first space pioneers, of which Scott was among the very first group. He was the second to orbit the Earth. As I have posted before, earlier this year, I bought the commemorative Breitling Cosmonaute, a Navitimer similar to the one worn by Commander Carpenter during that mission. The watch has a 24 hour dial. The case back bears his name. It just so happened that I am wearing that watch today, the day of Commander Carpenter's death. I'm glad to wear it today, of all days, it helps me to pause and wish Commander Carpenter Godspeed as he begins his next journey. Thank you for your service, to America and to humankind, Commander. Rest in Peace.

11 October 2013, 05:55 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	RIP to him, surely a big name intertwined with the history of the Navi Cosmo! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

12 October 2013, 02:08 AM	#3
breitlingherst "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Coast US Watch: Richard Mille... Posts: 450	RIP! Great astronaut and American!

12 October 2013, 02:25 AM	#4
robisan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PH Posts: 545	RIP Sir Carpenter.

12 October 2013, 07:54 AM	#5
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	For us Baby Boomers in the USA, one of our few and true American heroes!!!!!!

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