Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II
- Posted on April 21, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
The Omega Speedmaster has transcended its origins as a racing chronograph to become NASA's most iconic timepiece. From surviving grueling 1965 certification tests to being worn during Apollo 11's historic moon landing, this legendary watch has continuously evolved. Modern iterations like the Moonphase Meteorite, reverse panda dial, and X-33 model showcase how Omega maintains its space heritage while embracing contemporary design innovation for the Artemis era.
Style Edit: The Omega Speedmaster story – from Apollo 11 to Artemis II
From Nasa’s punishing 1965 trials, to the Speedmaster Moonphase Meteorite, ‘reverse panda’ and X-33 – this is how a space icon keeps evolving.
