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tkerrmd · 13 February 2015, 02:16 AM

WOW very cool and interesting!!

Angrypuppy · 13 February 2015, 03:09 AM

Very cool. Looks like a new bracelet.

Brian Page · 13 February 2015, 03:20 AM

I wonder if he ever asked "is it safe to...."

One Ping Only · 13 February 2015, 03:21 AM

Fantastic story, and thanks for the pics!

Fabrice M · 13 February 2015, 03:47 AM

This is great to see that he stuck to one watch all those years. I have great admiration for astronauts as well I think there are a special breed of men, I have the privilege to know Dr. Story Musgrave one of the legendary shuttle NASA astronaut who is by far the most fascinating man I have ever met.

rle737ng · 13 February 2015, 03:56 AM

I've always wanted to meet Jim Lovell. He was a childhood hero, as were all the orginal astronauts.

KBM · 13 February 2015, 03:59 AM

This is what the forum should always be about. Fantastic thread and watch! Wow!

Air Tzar · 13 February 2015, 04:14 AM

Really cool.

Vincent65 · 13 February 2015, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

This is what the forum should always be about. Fantastic thread and watch! Wow!

If only we could all meet Apollo 13 Commanders every day!

flyinghell34 · 13 February 2015, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the interest in the thread and pictures. I was pretty thrilled when they came in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajg1960

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Did you have an opportunity to speak with him?

I did not personally attend the signing but had a piece for my collection signed and the signing included pictures of the event and pictures of Captain Lovell signing my piece.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

I wonder if he ever asked "is it safe to...."

Best response yet. I'm sure he had a thread in mind before he strapped on his GMT.

Is it safe wear your Rolex while station keeping on Gemini 6 for 13 days, sitting in the capsule while Buzz does his space walk on Gemini 12, while becoming one of the first 3 men to see the dark side of the moon on Apollo 8, or while cheating death and returning to Earth safely on Apollo 13.

Jetkopite · 13 February 2015, 04:30 AM

Great thread and thanks for sharing with us...

Love seeing that gorgeous GMT which has been in its element in flight and space...

My GMT flies all over the world with me at work and hope to one day get to Capt Lovell's age wearing the same GMT thats flown with me all my career and reminisce.. :-)

second time · 13 February 2015, 04:31 AM

All of those early astronauts were incredible human beings. Just to be selected was an amazing achievement, let alone what they did in space. It was truly an age of exploration and wonder. These unmanned probes are just so boring.

Great subject, thanks for sharing!

pyac76 · 13 February 2015, 04:33 AM

Great post and pics.

AK797 · 13 February 2015, 05:14 AM

Amazing piece!

BlackBay1 · 13 February 2015, 06:28 AM

Great post, thank you

OmegaJJH · 13 February 2015, 06:53 AM

A really interesting post. Thanks for sharing.

As you are so well informed (and this is an area I know very very little about).

When did NASA astronauts stop wearing the Omega Speedmaster in favour of our beloved Rolex and was there a particular reason?

Many thanks in advance.....

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2015, 06:54 AM

Thread of the year so far, great pics, thank you.

TheBluePrince · 13 February 2015, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

A really interesting post. Thanks for sharing.

As you are so well informed (and this is an area I know very very little about).

When did NASA astronauts stop wearing the Omega Speedmaster in favour of our beloved Rolex and was there a particular reason?

Many thanks in advance.....

They didn't, it was his personal choice. The Speedmaster was/is the only NASA certified watch. Daytona was tested and failed.

....Which makes me think, who's Speedy did they use to time the rockets on Apollo 13 re-entry? This is what won it the Snoopy award they made the special edition watch for.

OmegaJJH · 13 February 2015, 07:28 AM

Ah... Thanks for explanation.

fishingbear · 13 February 2015, 08:55 AM

I met General Chuck Yeager a few years back at a black tie event so I couldn't see it under his shirt cuff but was curious as to whether he still wore his old GMT.
These pictures sing to the history of the Rolex GMT; Thank you for posting this.

997.2 · 13 February 2015, 08:58 AM

Amazing!

SeaAndSky · 13 February 2015, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

I wonder if he ever asked "is it safe to...."

They were men and something to aspire to. They appreciated watches for what they are and not jewelry. Sadly, a dying breed in today's world. Thanks for sharing OP.

flw · 13 February 2015, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

The only problem with this watch is that it has that horrible crest on it. Lovell is a great American, but he should have attended USMA!

GO ARMY!! BEAT NAVY!!

Actually he should have attended VMI ... My son is a Keydet at the Institute (but Army ROTC, hoping for infantry or armor). Just had to express the pride!

Incidentally, I met Jim Lovell once ... I had a chance to chat with him at length, and I bought a signed copy of his book Lost Moon. One of the great and true American heroes, and a humble, regular guy. What a day that was.

sea-dweller · 13 February 2015, 12:12 PM

Very nice!

kneedeep · 13 February 2015, 12:25 PM

Super cool thread!!

luvsub · 13 February 2015, 12:37 PM

Cool.

Brian Page · 13 February 2015, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinghell34

Thanks for the interest in the thread and pictures. I was pretty thrilled when they came in.

I did not personally attend the signing but had a piece for my collection signed and the signing included pictures of the event and pictures of Captain Lovell signing my piece.

Best response yet. I'm sure he had a thread in mind before he strapped on his GMT.

Is it safe wear your Rolex while station keeping on Gemini 6 for 13 days, sitting in the capsule while Buzz does his space walk on Gemini 12, while becoming one of the first 3 men to see the dark side of the moon on Apollo 8, or while cheating death and returning to Earth safely on Apollo 13.

polarinda · 13 February 2015, 01:24 PM

nice!

HACKNSACK44 · 13 February 2015, 05:13 PM

Cool!

kooler · 13 February 2015, 05:54 PM

Wow wow wow!!

13 February 2015, 03:09 AM	#32
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Very cool. Looks like a new bracelet. __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

13 February 2015, 03:21 AM	#34
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Fantastic story, and thanks for the pics! __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

13 February 2015, 04:31 AM	#42
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	All of those early astronauts were incredible human beings. Just to be selected was an amazing achievement, let alone what they did in space. It was truly an age of exploration and wonder. These unmanned probes are just so boring. Great subject, thanks for sharing! __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

13 February 2015, 06:28 AM	#45
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Great post, thank you __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

13 February 2015, 05:13 PM	#59
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Cool! __________________ 114060

13 February 2015, 02:16 AM	#31
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	WOW very cool and interesting!!

13 February 2015, 03:20 AM	#33
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,623	I wonder if he ever asked "is it safe to...."

13 February 2015, 03:47 AM	#35
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,646	This is great to see that he stuck to one watch all those years. I have great admiration for astronauts as well I think there are a special breed of men, I have the privilege to know Dr. Story Musgrave one of the legendary shuttle NASA astronaut who is by far the most fascinating man I have ever met.

13 February 2015, 03:56 AM	#36
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	I've always wanted to meet Jim Lovell. He was a childhood hero, as were all the orginal astronauts.

13 February 2015, 03:59 AM	#37
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	This is what the forum should always be about. Fantastic thread and watch! Wow!

13 February 2015, 04:14 AM	#38
Air Tzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: Out West Watch: 114060 Posts: 206	Really cool.

13 February 2015, 04:30 AM	#41
Jetkopite "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: Dubai Watch: 5131R,6263,5712T Posts: 1,559	Great thread and thanks for sharing with us... Love seeing that gorgeous GMT which has been in its element in flight and space... My GMT flies all over the world with me at work and hope to one day get to Capt Lovell's age wearing the same GMT thats flown with me all my career and reminisce.. :-)

13 February 2015, 04:33 AM	#43
pyac76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Upstate New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 81	Great post and pics.

13 February 2015, 05:14 AM	#44
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Amazing piece!

13 February 2015, 06:53 AM	#46
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	A really interesting post. Thanks for sharing. As you are so well informed (and this is an area I know very very little about). When did NASA astronauts stop wearing the Omega Speedmaster in favour of our beloved Rolex and was there a particular reason? Many thanks in advance.....

13 February 2015, 06:54 AM	#47
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Thread of the year so far, great pics, thank you.

13 February 2015, 07:28 AM	#49
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Ah... Thanks for explanation.

13 February 2015, 08:55 AM	#50
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	I met General Chuck Yeager a few years back at a black tie event so I couldn't see it under his shirt cuff but was curious as to whether he still wore his old GMT. These pictures sing to the history of the Rolex GMT; Thank you for posting this.

13 February 2015, 08:58 AM	#51
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Amazing!

13 February 2015, 12:12 PM	#54
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

13 February 2015, 12:25 PM	#55
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Super cool thread!!

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luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Cool.

13 February 2015, 01:24 PM	#58
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	nice!

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kooler "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 7	Wow wow wow!!

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