Apollo Omega Speedmaster working in space. Actual close up video. Omega Fan Man

[@fullsaildigital]

Thanks for the hard work in making this video.

[@OmegaFanMan]

Thanks - appreciate it

[@tewaarathon215]

So much new information! I really enjoyed this video.

[@TimeandTalk]

Cool vid. I have the first omega in space and love it, and have reviewed it on my channel.

[@OmegaFanMan]

Thanks - I checked out your channel. Nice review.

[@TimeandTalk]

Omega Fan Man Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@K5ingh007]

Did they remove the tachymèter on the speedy used for the heat flow experiment?

[@OmegaFanMan]

Yes

[@josegoncalves6271]

Great vídeo ! Is my Grail watch, what is the accuracy of the modern speedmaster? thanks, greetings from Portugal

[@OmegaFanMan]

Hi Jose, Thanks for the positive feedback. There are a few versions of Speedmaster which include cutting edge automatic Coaxial COSC chronometer and METAS approved movements. I have covered a few in past videos. The current manual ‘Moonwatch’ version Speedmaster Professional is a reliable / beautiful workhorse but it is not chronometer rated so the official accuracy / Omega timing specs for the Cal. 1861a movement is from -1 to +11 seconds per day ..but they can normally achieve better than that. After fifty years it is possible Omega are about to update the Speedmaster professional movement soon - perhaps they will use a METAS rated movement. They are also due to make some watches with the original 321 movement as I mention in the video. It is a complex subject for a comment / join Omegaforums.net

[@spacecatboy2962]

AT 11 30, WHAT HELD THE watch down in place to keep it from floating around

[@OmegaFanMan]

Good question. I think the experiment was jettisoned with the LM so we only have the photos, video and diagrams. Frame 2:21 shows a good still picture. Bottom right was the power cable storage / power cable entry area. There looks to be some supports (maybe foam) plus a foam bar (grey material) to hold things and avoid damage when the experiment was folded for storage. The watch had a Velcro tab glued on the back so I assume these materials to the right would also grip Velcro ok (maybe an expanded foam). In the post mission report for Apollo 17 frame 5:17 the picture used shows the watch in a similar position (not using the Velcro pad as designed which was nearer the main experiment). The basic experiment diagrams don't give much detail for the cable store area. I would like to see the original detailed production drawings if anyone has them.

[@loose1967]

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