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Sometimes we look forward to something so much that it is inevitable that it doesn't live up to the expectations. However, in the case of my BNIB "LE Gemini IV First Space Walk 40th Anniversary Speedmaster Pro" (hereby known as the Blue-on-Blue) I was not dissapointed at all. In fact it has surpassed any expectations I had.:thumbup:
The blue dial and bezel are simply stunning :001_tt1: but, unfortunately, almost impossible to photograph to full justice. The hand applied hour markers and Omega symbol really emphasise the blue of the dial even further and add a real bit of class. On the case back is the usual engravings announcing the 40th Anniversary of the Sppedmasters first Space Walk and the limited edition number given to this wath. This all surrounds the ceramic and Sapphire Crystal "Patch" of the Gemini IV mission along with the two commanders names McDivitt and White. Even the box and warranty card holders are special. Coming in a grey linen-type fabric (I'd like to think reminiscent of the NASA space suits). There is also a special Certificate of Authentication with a rather nice introduction to the watch by Stephen Urquhart and the limited number of 1221 (in this case) out of 2005 quoted all finished off with Mr Urquhart's signature. More on this in a future post.
All in all a stunning package and one that I will truly cherish for a long time. I couldn't be happier.:biggrin:
Here's my first attempts at trying to photograph this beautiful timepiece and the wonderful accessories:
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The blue dial and bezel are simply stunning :001_tt1: but, unfortunately, almost impossible to photograph to full justice. The hand applied hour markers and Omega symbol really emphasise the blue of the dial even further and add a real bit of class. On the case back is the usual engravings announcing the 40th Anniversary of the Sppedmasters first Space Walk and the limited edition number given to this wath. This all surrounds the ceramic and Sapphire Crystal "Patch" of the Gemini IV mission along with the two commanders names McDivitt and White. Even the box and warranty card holders are special. Coming in a grey linen-type fabric (I'd like to think reminiscent of the NASA space suits). There is also a special Certificate of Authentication with a rather nice introduction to the watch by Stephen Urquhart and the limited number of 1221 (in this case) out of 2005 quoted all finished off with Mr Urquhart's signature. More on this in a future post.
All in all a stunning package and one that I will truly cherish for a long time. I couldn't be happier.:biggrin:
Here's my first attempts at trying to photograph this beautiful timepiece and the wonderful accessories:
