Wally Schirra, an astronaut from Houston, bought an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica watch at a jewelry store more than 50 years ago. He wore the watch a few years later during his mission to space. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica launched the Numbered series of a Speedmaster watch "First Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica in Space", to commemorate the 50th anniversary.
You must have heard about the tests that Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica Speedmasters underwent before they were a part of NASA's manned space missions starting in March 1965. You probably did, if you're a fan of the renowned Swiss watchmaker. Speedmaster Professional watches played a role in all six moon landings. The one worn by Buzz Aldrin during his walk on the Moon's surface in 1969 is now regarded as a legend.
Not many people are aware that Wally Schirra, an astronaut who was part of Mercury Atlas 8 in October 1962, wore his personal Speedmaster to test it before NASA approved its exceptional quality.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica This historic chronograph is commemorated by a new Speedmaster called "First Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica in Space".
The Calibre1861 hand-winding, chronograph movement that Buzz Aldrin used in his Moonwatch powers the watch. This highly corrosion-resistant mechanism oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and has a 48-hour power reserve. A black aluminium bezel with a tachymeter-scale is another feature of the classic Speedmaster. The 39.70mm stainless steel case of the Speedmaster "First Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica in Space", is beautifully brushed and polished. The brown leather strap is stitched with beige and adds a touch of elegance to the sporty look.
The dial is a classic black with Super-LumiNova hour markers,Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica white indexes and a varnished finish. It has three subdials. At 3 o’clock the 30 minute counter appears, and at 6 o’clock the 12 hour chrono counter. The small seconds subdial is located at 9 o'clock. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal that resists scratches.
The stainless steel screw-in case-back features the original brand seahorse logo, surrounded by "THE FIRST Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica IN SPACE", "OCTOBER 3 1962" and other words. The number of this edition is also engraved onto the caseback.