The “Bulova “ worn by Dave Scott was a Universal Genève Tricompax with a Bulova dial. Bulova owned UG at that time. Retired General Omar Bradley was company president of Bulova and was pushing NASA to fly an American watch. Scott was given the Bulova “prototype “ to take on Apollo 15. For years NASA would not identify it as a Bulova and it was speculated to be a Gruen. History is strange. Also, Fortis developed a watch in the early 1960’s called the Spacematic AR (all risks) and gave them to the Gemini astronauts. In their 100 year commemorative book they indicate one or more were flown. I had been thinking that was an AR on Conrad’s arm below the Speedmaster but it could well be a Glycine airman.

Do a part 2- Gagarin's shturmanski , Fortis, Vostok, enjoyed this Cheers 👍👍⌚🚀

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Love it! You got it!

@DISK2000

2 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre I just recently got TUW Ruhla's modern version of the first German watch in space, same one that Sigmund Jahn wore.

@breth8159

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have a Fortis Swiss and I have I mid 70s Vostok cosmonaut I collected them because of family ties to NASA and after the Cold war speaking to some fairly well-known cosmonauts who told me the story of course the Fortis tells amazing time ... The Russian watch is a product of a socialist state but it's very cool

I was surprised how little presence Omega had in "First Man" given the history of the watch AND Omega's proud, unabashed marketing around that accomplishment. Great video Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha still running on the same campaign 50 years later (don't blame them). Thanks Jon!

@williamparker2922

5 жыл бұрын

Omega probably didn't want to sponsor the movie

@EchoFiveFilm

5 жыл бұрын

@@williamparker2922 No, Omega did sponsor the movie, and even provided period-correct Speedmasters for the film. www.omegawatches.com/en-us/stories/omega-in-first-man

@evanandrews

5 жыл бұрын

Every watch Neil was seen wearing was an Omega.

@phmwu7368

5 жыл бұрын

@@evanandrews Armstrong wore several watches during spaceflights Accutron Astronaut on X-15 in 1961, Omega Speedmaster and Longines-Wittnauer aviator on Gemini 8 in 1966, of course the Omega Speedmaster on Apollo 11 in 1969 !

That Poljot Strela is one of the sweetest designs I've seen in any watch. Love the dial, case, colors, proportions... All of it... So cool to discover something new, thanks for sharing this, Teddy!

A part II with watches from Gagarin, other soviets, mercury, gemini and other USA programs as well as the european and japanese (Space stations era) would be great. Also a part about explorers on earth... scalating the everest, the poles, old ruins, the depths of the ocean... that could bring a lot of interesting factor. Watches are also tools and back then they where also using their rolex and omega and all other brands on pretty rough enviroments.

With the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Omega's announcement of bringing back the iconic 321 caliber, I thought it would be a good time to do a video on this topic. I, of course, did not live through the time periods when these watches made their trips, but I always remember my dad (who grew up during the 60s and early 70s) telling me stories of these great achievements of mankind. I could tell the childish wonder he had watching these missions has never really left him when he recounts the moments. If you did have the opportunity to live during this time, I would love to hear the stories and what was going through your mind. This one was a pleasure to make!

@andrewchadban8554

5 жыл бұрын

Teddy Baldassarre aa

@AJMacDonaldJr

5 жыл бұрын

I'm probably the same age as your dad. It was a very exciting time. We watched the Apollo missions on television in school, and I actually got to see Apollo 11 blast off in person because my dad drove our family down to Florida to see it. I also saw Apollo 12 and 13 in the vehicle assembly building while we were there. We later watched the moon landing on television at a motel. Every time I watch the movie Apollo 13 it reminds me of those days. I was 10 years old in 1969, and I had a model of the Apollo command module and the lunar lander, just like the one the kid has in that movie.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

You are the exact same age as my father. That’s amazing you got to experience take off of Apollo 11. You witnessed history!

@CAARaeed

5 жыл бұрын

Fortis Cosmonautis. Those watches are awesome

@eronavbj

5 жыл бұрын

I was in the USAF when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth. They gave us updates during his flight. By the time Armstrong & Aldrin walked on the moon, I was in the Phila. PD and was on duty when that took place. Oddly, what I recall most vividly was how grainy the video was of that first step and giant leap.

Just wanted to say love what you do here Teddy your videos are truly awesome and informative on this wonderful Hobby we all share and love thank you.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you William! I really appreciate it. I feel honored to have any voice in something I love. Thanks to you for making that possible for me!

I'm sure the price of Aldrin's watch would be "astronomically" high

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Let’s keep the puns going lol

@Aramis7

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there....

@karlsenula9495

4 жыл бұрын

I agree ... because interest in it would be out of this world.

@jasirrasheed808

4 жыл бұрын

tnom I wearing the watch while wearing the this comment

@sparky6086

4 жыл бұрын

Buzz's watch was likely taken by someone as a souvenir. They probably thought, it's just decommissioned government issue equipment, and by the time anyone misses it, no one will care enough to look for it. It probably ended up in some Boomer's dad's attic, where it was unceremoniously thrown out, since it was in a corrugated cardboard box, buried under Rotary Club or Knights of Columbus memorabilia, that the Boomer didn't care to go through, when he was settling his father's estate!

Great video, thanks for making this and if you have material, please do make another one!

Amazed to see how much work u have put into making this video!!! Great work, Teddy!!!👍👍👍

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

It certainly did take some time. It was fun though haha.

Great video as always!!!! Keep up the good work!!!

As always...Great content Teddy! Cheers brother!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Appreciate you watching man!

I was 11 yrs old in July of 1969, so had lived through all the building excitement, apprehension, and celebration of the Space Race leading up to that awesome day. This is such a great video. Thanks Teddy.

Very informative video bro. Thanks!

Teddy, congratulations! You have a great channel full of interesting topics and actually very clear and complete in all your videos... We, the watch geeks, appreciate it a lot my friend! You have your own great style! Thanks man!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Very honored by this comment my friend. Thank you!!!

Very interesting review. Thank you.

I just picked up a Bulova Lunar Pilot, it's a great looking watch with a lot of cool details, while at the same time maintaining great legibility and simplicity.

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

A great under rated affordable piece, wear mine on a waffle strap. Super sharp and surprisingly comfortable!

@otobotrecords

5 жыл бұрын

@@willardhooton920 Ha, I'm wearing it on a slightly modified Uncle Seiko waffle strap as well. (Bracelet version of the Lunar Pilot.)

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

otobotrecords Amazing how a great strap makes ALL the difference 👍

Love the video. Keep them coming thanks.

You nailed it Teddy! Thanks for sharing!!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Luis!

Great video Teddy...I think another video on space watches would be great. Thank you :)

Great video Teddy. Definitely make part 2.

Great video as always Teddy, thanks. You deffinetively need to do a continuation video, Fortis and Casio are missing just to name a couple.

Just got my Speedie. Sooo happy and thanks for your work. Vids like yours helped ne to decide.

Great video, would definitely enjoy more.

AWSOME video!!!! Keep them coming!!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

You got it Mitchell. I’ll do a part ii

best video yet on this subject

Excellent video. Thanks for the historical perspective.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was joy to put together!

Great video as always Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks denis!

I love your channel and please do a part 2. Thank you!

Great video!!

Great video with very interesting stories.

Incredible video, nobody does these better!

Great content; well done!

Teddy, thanks again for another educational and entertaining video!

@phmwu7368

2 жыл бұрын

Educational ? A few major mistakes and no mention of the Rolex GMT-master which was worn on Apollo 13 (Swigert), Apollo 14 (Mitchell & Roosa) and Apollo 17 (Evans).

Great video champ.

Great video! I love the Voskhod story... crazy times. :) oh and I own a speedmaster because of the Apollo missions! Please do another in this series. It’s fascinating history!

Wow! You packed a lot of cool info into this one Teddy. I really liked the subject matter and depth of research you put into this. Cheers! - Brett Paul Newman, actor, race car driver, and a Rolex Daytona = $17.75 million Buzz Aldrin, astronaut, 1st man on the moon with an Omega Speedmaster = $25 million (easily)

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Brett! I used the Paul Newman as my benchmark as well. I think you’re right. I say at least 20-30 million.

@azizhusseinz2083

5 жыл бұрын

For such a historical event of human civilization, I am not shocked if it surpass 50 million.

@tomjones2121

2 жыл бұрын

then what did Neil Armstrong wear ? cause that's worth even more ..since he's the first man on the Moon , we could have a $50 million Timex here ...LOL

Great video. Defo would like to see a second episode.

Yet another interesting video.

How about current military watches from different countries.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Cool idea!

Loved the video, part 2 please. The Omega Speedmaster is my grail.

I'm not a huge fan of history, but when it's centered around watches, I'm 100% on board. Thanks Teddy👍

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I’ll take take. Thanks for watching Karim!

U do fantastic videos keep it up

Awesome...part 2, please.

Honestly. If Bulova would ONLY make a Bulova Moon watch that isn't the size of a damn dinner plate I would totally get one. A 36mm, 38mm, or hell even 40mm would be amazing. Knowing at least the history of the real Bulova Moonwatch and the time period in which it was made it was also likely smaller than the currently available giant one :(

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain there... it’s much too big with its current model.

@malbug

5 жыл бұрын

The current Bulova Lunar watch is beautiful...but yes, too big! 40-42 would be fantastic.

@asianbboy911

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre I'm honestly lost as to how many people can actually wear it. Its gigantic. Not everyone has forearms like the Terminator.

@michaadamski8727

5 жыл бұрын

I wear it after having a 42mm diver for couple of years. One week and my Longines feels small. Try it on a wrist as it wears smaller on hand..

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

Albert Oh I’m wearing the Bulova Lunar Pilot on a waffle strap. Feels ok on my 6 3/4 wrist, but 40mm would have been perfect 👌

Love it, teddy :$

Great video.

Excellent video, Ted. One of the top tiers on this 'Aviation Enthusiast's' bucket list is to own a collection that includes each model of watch that has ever been to space-- including digitals. Next on my list is to own the 'also rans' (ie the models that were tested but failed to meet requirements.) I would love it if you'ld make a follow-up video to this one, and possibly a later one featuring the pieces that didnt make the cut... Thanks for what you do! --- Oh yeah... forgot to tell my 'moon' story: in 1969, I was 1 year old when my mother sat me down in front of our gigantic, B&W console tv saying, "you'll be glad I did this when you get older." On the screen were these men in big, puffy suits climbing out of a round-ish ship on what I would later find out was the moon... And, while its cool, today, to be able to say I saw Buzz & Neil take the historic moon-steps of Apollo 11, what sticks in my mind the most was how big & ugly my Mom's B&W, saw-tooth patterned couch (that I was sitting in front of) was. The thing really was not pleasant to look at, even for a toddler! Lol *Ah, the priorities of a one year old in 1969...

Hey Teddy, how about mountaineering and deep see exploration watches to go with the space watches. Some of those environments are as challenging (or more) than space. Great video. Thanks for the hard work.

Check out the history of the Bulova Accutron Astronaut. Amazing watch. It's an electric movement that uses a tuning fork. Extremely accurate. It was used on some space flights but primarily for the A-12 spy plane program. It is so beautiful.

Given the unique history of the Omega Speedmaster and how iconic and versatile this watch really is, I would say the original Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch worn by Buzz Aldrin in the Apollo 11 space mission if miraculously found would be auctioned at over $50,000,000 million USD

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

If any watch could hit 50 million it is this watch.

@lsamoa

5 жыл бұрын

Or.. it'd have to be returned to its rightful owner... for free ;)

@desertsoldier41

3 жыл бұрын

@@lsamoa The rightful owner would be the GSA who would want its hand receipt fulfilled. Anyone who gets their hands on it better not be in the United States because it would be confiscated by the government.

@jamescraig4479

2 жыл бұрын

The price of the Aldrin watch would be "over the Moon"!

@clange50

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it government property? So, more like 0.00.

I Purchased the Bulova Lunar Model Replica! Love it!

This was cool. The g-shock square has also been to space many times

Looking forward to part 2 and 3 !

Great video, you should do a part 2 and I would love to see the g-shock DW-5600E.

Very well done Teddy. So professional. Expertly researched. Top notch writing. And your delivery was perfect. THANK YOU. I DO OWN TWO 6139'S ( NOT THE YELLOW POGUE ) I HAVE A WHITE SPEEDMASTER. AND A MODERN BULOVA. I DO WANT A OLD STYLE CRONOGRAPHE. STRELA IS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glen! Awesome collection of watches you mentioned you have.

Again a nice video Teddy. You forgot Fortis and Casio G shock. 😉😉 see you in the next video

Awesome video my friend! I've always been bad when it comes to history. That was true in high-school, in college, and still today. So having a neatly made video about this topic (or any kind of historical topic, watch related or not) is always great for me - no digging around, just sit back and relax. I enjoyed this one a lot but... where is the background music? :) Cheers!

Dear Teddy, First: Congratulations and thank you for the video is very nice and interesting. Second: Please remember for part 2, talk about the Breitling Navitimer 809 "Cosmonaute" was worn by Scott Carpenter into space in 1962 beeing the second watch on space, because the first was the Sturmanski worned by Yuri Gagagrin. Kind regards.

I’m glad you included Bulova, which I love. Not only was one worn by David Scott on the mood. Bulova was also the watch worn by Frank and Dino. How can you be cooler than that.

Super cool the part about the strela watch.

As always, a great video. Thanks. 1. Do we want another? Ahhhh........ya! 2. I hope that the Aldrin family has that watch. I think at auction, it would rival if not beat the Paul Newman Daytona. Thanks again.

Great video: my favourites were the Bulova and the Russian chrono you mentioned. Will have to look at prices.

As a big fan of the era (I lived through it and watched it all) I would definitely love to see a part 2 or 3 or however many you have content for. Fascinating subject matter. As far as the value of Buzz Aldrin's watch, well, Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona just went for $17.8 million I think and it never left the planet so I'd double that at least say 36 million.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mark! I’ll keep them coming. I think that’s a fair guess. I think 20-30 million at least.

Another great video Teddy, I'd guess that Buzz Aldrin's personal Speedmaster that was the first watch worn on the moon would fetch at least 20 to 30 million at auction. I'd say it'd be considered along the lines of Paul Newman's Rolex as THE WATCH that started a cult like following of enthusiasts and was directly involved in one of mankind's greatest achievement thus-far.

Love it to th need a part two

How about Fortis ?

@otobotrecords

5 жыл бұрын

Big miss on Teddy's part.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Part ii!

@excitablemean5089

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre You can get some information about Fortis in space by downloading the PDF at www.fortis-swiss.com/brand-heritage

@excitablemean5089

5 жыл бұрын

Also www.fortis-swiss.com/thespacestory

Teddy, thanks for mentioning the Lunar Pilot. I think the fit and finish of that watch is astounding, especially considering the price. In fact, I prefer it to my Speedy.

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

I found the same! With that fit and finish paired with the UHF movement, makes this one of the most underrated of all time! I wear mine on a waffle strap- perfect👍

@donutheist

5 жыл бұрын

@@willardhooton920 I'm using a black canvas strap.

Love this do the follow up please

Excellent presentation Teddy. G-Shock in pt2 please.

Great video, but on a part 2 you should mention the first watch in space, which was a Sturmanskie on the wrist of Jurij Gagarin, the first man in space.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

I planned on it! 😏

Teddy, this is probably the best video you've done (that didn't feature my daughter, haha)...You did your homework , sir.

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks, Ben! Doesn't look like you have any fights to pick in the comments either.

@professorEvans42

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeddyBaldassarre My bad...it's kind of what I do...

From the makers of the Gillette ad: "Omega: The first watch to fail on the Moon!"

@joshsmith7812

5 жыл бұрын

@@CAARaeed Tf? That advert was sexist. No normal or sane man thinks rape is okay, infact no decent human being thinks it's okay, that advert portrays all men as sexist pigs. Plenty of decent men are raised by their parents to NOT act that way, and most people who do act that way get called out, without the help of a gillete add. Gillette is a razor and shaving cream brand, they have no business in politics and making more than half of their consumers feel bad for being a man buying a man's product, also one of the woman who endorsed it is a huge hypocrite because she openly said horrible things to other woman and now wants to act like she's all for supporting other woman, bunch of bs.

@ssvs0485

5 жыл бұрын

Come on! All men who Barbecue obviously sexually harass co workers and beat their wives like Gillette was trying to tell us. ;)

@soton__1792

5 жыл бұрын

Josh Smith as a man, I didn’t find it sexist. any guys who had an issue with that advert are part of the problem.

@ssvs0485

5 жыл бұрын

Kev P as the ad was telling me I must be a barbarian, harasser of women, wife cheater, racist and finally like to see my kids stomp on other children they don’t know shit about men and I’m very happy to be part of the problem. And I’m very happy to say I’ve bought a different set of razors for the first time in over 25 years.

@StellarAudyssey

4 жыл бұрын

The ad was rubbish.

Being interested in one day getting an Omega Speedmaster, I got a Strela chronograph in the meantime specifically because it's a space watch and potentially to allow me to have representation of both sides of the Space Race in my collection. Oddly enough, I later added a Glycine Airman Purist primary for the 24hr movement yet later learned that it too has been in space. Guess that makes sense as the Airman is an iconic pilot watch both commercially and in the military, so it seem plausible that an astronaut would have one as a personal watch. I had kind of wrote it off after getting my Strela, but is slowly reconsidering the Bulova Lunar Pilot chronograph. Its precision sounds very alluring as, while I love my mechanical/autos, I do like having watches in my collection that I can trust is consistently in sync with the master clock, if anything, to allow efficient clocking in/out at work, lol

Great video! Space watches have become the focus of my collection as of late. Did Uri Gagarin wear a pobeda or a sturmanskie?

@elgatto3133

3 жыл бұрын

It was a pobeda Sturmanskie, they were not different brands back then.

How about a video on Russian watches?

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

When I am done with the Japanese series I can do that.

@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts

5 жыл бұрын

@@theprovincial but they're cool. So shut your hole

@malbug

5 жыл бұрын

The Provincial Gentry not exactly a ringing endorsement.

@user-xy5td4tj7u

5 жыл бұрын

@@theprovincial lol but true

@neletg

5 жыл бұрын

How about the Casio G-Shock?

I’m delighted with my Lunar Pilot. And astonishingly, the size is not large on my wrist. It’s perfect.

Those watches have the right stuff! 😃

Great topic! Can you do "explorer" watches in general? So watches that went on expeditions with historical significance

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

All of those would make for a great collection.

Do a part 2.Please

Great one Teddy. If you’re going to do a follow up, how about watches that have been into space? I’m sure there are many may. Perhaps dozens giving the number of countries that have been to the International Space Station.

Please do a second part !!!

Part two please!!😁

Nice episode. No space watch commentary can be complete without highlighting the Bulova Accutron Astronaut. This was issued to the X15 and Blackbird/A15 pilots and was also widely worn by the astronauts of the Gemini and Mercury programs. Many photos from those early space programs show the astronauts wearing the NASA-issued speedmaster on one arm and their own private Accutron on their other arm. A watch ahead of its time, using an electric field to energise a tiny tuning fork to drive the mechanism at 360 times a sec. The movement provides a beautiful minute sweep that gives the Grand Seiko Spring Drive a run for its money. Make sure to include that in any follow up! Keep up the interesting shows.

Great Video Teddy! I have the Bulova and like it a lot though a bit large still a fun watch to collect! I want a Speedy and hope to get one in 2019! As for Buzz Aldrin’s watch $25,000,000 ?!

@TeddyBaldassarre

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with that guess and the bulova

PART II PLEASE!!!

Teddy if you can tall me about Guanqin watch brand, just a little advice is it good or bad worthy to buy like that.

Seems I read that automatic watches aren’t used in 0 gravity as the rotor constantly rotates at a super high rate of speed leading to inevitable catastrophic failure- interesting! Great vid Teddy👌

We want part two!

Teddy can the vostok be in part 2? I think the amphibia has been to space?

I read around that you can order the Bulova Pilot and ask to the brand to put the black watch version dial having the advantage of the yellow markers and the old Bulova typography in order for it to be a closer replica to the original one.

enjoyed the video, though i feel like you left out the most important one (the Sturmanskie). since you touched on the strela, the sturmanskie chronograph (different watch) would have also been worth a mention.

I think there still material for a second video! I guess that if the Apollo 11 watch is found and went to auction it can fetch more money than the Rolex Daytona Paul Newman! Keep the good work!

Part 2!

Summary of wrist watches exposed to open space: Omega Speedmaster 1965, June 3 by Edward White (2x Speedmaster 105.003-64) Glycine Airman 1966, September 13 by Pete Conrad sat in open Gemini XI capsule during Gordon's EVA Bulova chronograph 1971, August 2 by David Scott Apollo 15 lunar EVA 3 Fortis Cosmonaut 1995, May 12 by Vladimir Dezhurov Mir18 cosmonaut FIYTA chronograph 2008, September 27 by Zhai Zhigang chinese taikonaut SEIKO SpaceWalk spring drive 2008, December 23 by Yuri Lonchakov (2x SEIKO SpaceWalk watches)

Teddy, part 2 needs the Omega X-33 please.

Dude you gotta make a part 2 with the gshock

It is really crazy that the bulova that actually went to the moon sold for 1/10th that Paul Newman's chronograph sold for. Amazing! Great video, thanks for the info! Love to see a part two!

I like to had your opinion about watch from micro companies Saint Honore and Thomas Earnshaw both swiss made. Thanks