A new portrait of Buzz Aldrin wearing the Omega Speedmaster 321, unveiled on the anniversary of the first moon landing.
ON JULY 21, 1969, Buzz Aldrin made history by becoming the second man to step on the moon.
On the anniversary of this historic moon landing, the astronaut has reflected on the hours that made up a lifetime, and the watch that made history.
Aldrin was the lunar module pilot of Apollo 11 when it touched down on the Sea of Tranquillity 54 years ago.
His first steps were a remarkable achievement for humanity, and also for the Omega Speedmaster Professional on his wrist, which in that moment became the first watch worn on the moon.
As well as recalling images of that famous day, Omega also captured a new portrait of Buzz Aldrin wearing the Speedmaster 321 (Ref. 311.30.40.30.01.001) – which houses the legendary calibre that powered every Speedmaster ever worn on the moon.
From Apollo 11 right through to Apollo 17, astronauts wore the Calibre 321, which is noted for its accuracy and reliability.
The Apollo 11 mission remains the most extraordinary highlight of Omega’s long heritage in space.
