In 1964, preparing for the Gemini and Apollo programs, where
link astronauts would
link work in space and on the moon, NASA made a wristwatch part of the astronauts' standard equipment. It
link began testing contenders, acquiring chronographs from five brands. After two rounds of rigorous tests, only the Speedmaster passed muster. In March, 1965, it became NASA's official watch for all manned missions. (A Speedy in those days cost $235, according Omega ads.)