Rolex GMT-Master II Worn on the Moon

The first Rolex watch to land on the moon is now revealed.

Photo of Mitchell in the module wearing a Rolex on his wrist ⓒ hodinkee.com

In February 1971 Apollo 14 landed on the moon with astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell. While Apollo astronauts are famous for having received the Omega Speedmaster Professional, It is said that Edgar Mitchell wore a Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 at that time.

Rolex caseback at auction ⓒ hodinkee.com

This watch is considered the first to be worn on the moon. On the back of the dial is engraved "Worn by CDR. E. Mitchell on Apollo 14 in 1971 - To my daughter Karlyn." According to Hodinkee, Which reported the auction news, Photos show Edgar Mitchell wearing this watch inside the module before the Apollo 14 launch and upon returning to Earth, So it is presumed he wore it throughout the flight.

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This watch appeared at the renowned RR Auction, Which specializes in space memorabilia. RR Auction estimates the final bid for Mitchell’s GMT-Master will exceed $400, 000. The auction closes on October 25 and the winning bidder will receive a certificate of authenticity signed by Edgar Mitchell himself.

ⓒ hodinkee.com

World’s Thinnest Watch Record Broken

The challenge among manufacturers to create the world’s thinnest watch continues. At the fifth Geneva Watch Days held from August 29 to September 2 this year, A new ultra-thin watch was unveiled.

ThinKing ⓒ chaykin.ru

The ultimate winner is ThinKing, Created by Russian independent watch brand Konstantin Chaykin. At just 1.65mm thick, ThinKing is now the world’s thinnest mechanical watch, 0.5mm thinner than the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra Concept, Which was released last spring at 1.7mm.

ThinKing ⓒ chaykin.ru

Chaykin, An independent Russian watchmaker, Is known not only for his expertise in making ultra-thin watches but also for his fun and creative designs. As a result, The watch’s design resembles the face of a Joker. The round sub-dials for hours and minutes become the Joker’s eyes, While the brand logo engraved on the front of the steel case forms the Joker’s smile.

ThinKing ⓒ chaykin.ru

To prevent damage to the ultra-thin watch, Strong stainless steel is used and the external case adds extra protection. This watch is still a prototype, So the price and release date have not yet been announced.