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Nasa Selected Watch
The selection of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph as the official watch worn by American astronauts was the subject of a famous space-race era rivalry between Omega and Bulova. All subsequent manned NASA missions also utilized this hand wound movement wristwatch. NASA started selecting the chronograph in the early 60's and automatic chronograph wristwatches were not available until 1969.
First watch on the moon
The Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph was the first watch on the Moon worn on the wrists of Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin.
James Bond Watch
Omega has been associated with the famous James Bond movie franchise since 1995. That year, Pierce Brosnan took over the role of James Bond and he began wearing the Omega Seamaster Quartz Professional (Model: 2541.80.00) in the movie "GoldenEye". The producers wanted to update the image of the fictional "super-spy" to a more distinctly sophisticated "Euro" look
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