In the 1950s, a dog named Snoopy appeared on the screen and became a household cartoon character in the United States at that time. More than a decade later, on January 29, 1969, a fire broke out on a NASA space shuttle called “Apollo 1”, and three astronauts were trapped and killed during routine tests. At that time, the head of NASA’s manned center hoped that this most popular puppy at the time could become NASA’s safety ambassador. This dog who dreams of space all day long is simply too much for NASA’s taste, so in the comics, the author added a lot of space-related elements to popularize the concept of aerospace in this way. “Snoopy” became the mascot of NSA and the “guardian dog” of NASA’s space mission.
In fact, for more than 50 years, Snoopy has always been the “guardian dog” of NASA’s space mission. It not only represents the successful execution of space missions, but also symbolizes that even in critical moments, danger will eventually be overcome. Since 1968, any individual or group who has made outstanding contributions to the success of human space flight missions can be awarded the “Snoopy Award”.
On October 5, 1970, in recognition of Omega’s outstanding contribution to human space exploration, especially its outstanding performance in helping astronauts return to Earth safely during the Apollo 13 mission, NASA specially awarded Omega the “Silver Snoopy Award”. When this prestigious honor was first established, Snoopy was selected as NASA’s unofficial “mascot” because Snoopy not only brings a relaxing atmosphere to the tense space mission, but also plays the role of a safety “guard dog”, symbolizing the successful completion of the space mission.
To commemorate this milestone flight mission, Omega has launched a number of “Snoopy” commemorative watches, including the Speedmaster series “Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary Commemorative Watch released in 2020. The never-say-die optimistic spirit represented by Snoopy is vividly displayed in the design of the watch. The small dial at 9 o’clock on the watch is embossed with Snoopy’s silver medal, and the back of the watch presents a dynamic design of Snoopy sailing around the moon, which is full of fun.
Although the genuine product is not a limited edition, it is hard to find at the public price. You often have to wait for more than half a year. The Snoopy in the market has already exceeded the public price, so more watch friends choose the replica version. However, many replica versions in the market cannot achieve the kinetic energy of the small rocket, including the OM factory!
The biggest highlight of this OS factory replica is that the rocket on the back is launched once a minute. The movement uses the Seagull manual chronograph movement. This movement is much more stable than the 7750. The error can be achieved with the ordinary three-hand 2824, and the power is about 50 hours. The manufacturer added gears on the back, and the rocket on the back is as real as the original! If you can’t buy a real watch, buying this is also very satisfying!
Upgraded version of OS factory Omega Speedmaster (Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary Commemorative Watch), stainless steel case, blue zirconium oxide [ZrO2] ceramic bezel, and decorated with white enamel tachymeter scale, silver-white dial decorated with blue PVD-treated pointed hour markers and hands, solid bottom, decorated with black engraved elements such as tribute to the “Apollo” 13 mission and Omega’s “Snoopy Award”, customized 3861 manual mechanical chronograph, 42 mm.
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