Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Classic 321 Movement Resurrection - The Heart Of the First Moonwatch

The foundation of the first moon-climbing mechanical watch, the classic 321 movement of the 1940s, was successfully "resurrected" more than 50 years later. In addition to the compact movement structure, the original 321 calibre also carries a significant historical significance. The Omega Speedmaster⁠ ST 105⁠.003 is equipped with this movement through the rigorous testing of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Speedmasterée watch is "only one is allowed to participate." NASA's All Manned Space Flight ⁠ Watches ⁠" ⁠, and accompany the astronauts ⁠Ed White⁠ to perform the US "⁠Space Walk ⁠" mission. Omega ⁠ a watch on the moon ⁠ ⁠ — ⁠ — Speedmaster ⁠ ⁠ ST 105ée.012 watch is also equipped with this classic movement ⁠.

Omega is based on the second generation 321 calibre, and has done a lot of research on its historical data and original design to restore the movement structure as accurately as possible. In addition, Omega also used the tomographic imaging technology to study the Speedmaster⁠ ST 105⁠.003 watch ⁠ worn by the Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene “⁠Gene⁠” Cernan⁠ in 1972 - replica Omega Speedmaster Apollo 13 Silver Snoopy Award Moonwatch.

This watch's 321 calibre provides a great technical reference for engraving. So ⁠, the new 321 calibre can accurately restore the original calibre with the unique and iconic design. The new 321 calibre will begin production at the Omega headquarters in Bill ⁠. The difference is ⁠, the entire production process of this movement ⁠ will be carried out in the Omega 321 calibre workshop. The assembly of each movement ⁠, as well as the assembly of the watch case and strap accessories ⁠, will be produced by the same watchmaker. In the coming months, OMEGA will continue to share with the fans the latest developments and information about this movement.

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