In July 1969, Omega’s Speedmaster became the first watch to be worn on the moon.
Now, the legendary chronograph is about to embark on its next great adventure beyond Earth, as official timepiece of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), a Dubai-based government organisation working on the UAE space programme.
The start of Omega’s long-term partnership with the centre aligned with the launch of the longest Arab space mission in history on March 2, 2023, in which astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, journeyed into space equipped with an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and an Omega Speedmaster X-33.
“We are delighted to have Omega as the official timekeeper for MBRSC, as we continue on our journey of discoveries and new milestones in the space sector,” said centre director general Salem Humaid Al Marri.
“This collaboration is a testament of our commitment to excellence and innovation in space exploration, and we look forward to carrying forward the storied legacy of the timepiece through a new era of possibilities that will take us to space, the Moon and beyond.”
Omega’s exciting new collaboration is a source of pride for the Swiss brand’s President and chief executive Raynald Aeschlimann, who spoke fondly of the Speedmaster’s distinguished legacy during the official signing ceremony at the space centre.
“Since that first giant leap in 1969, space travel has evolved into a truly global endeavour and the fact that our Speedmaster is still the timepiece strapped to the wrists of astronauts is testament to its precision and excellence,” he said.
As the space watch of choice for astronauts of the UAE National Space Programme, Omega’s Speedmaster begins an exciting new chapter in its extraordinary story, which includes multiple lunar landings and a vital role in the safe return of Apollo 13’s crew.
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