OMEGA partners Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
The legendary chronograph is about to embark on its next great adventure beyond Earth, as official timepiece of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
In July of 1969, OMEGA’s Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the moon. On March 2, 2023, OMEGA began a long-term partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) aligned with the launch of the longest Arab space mission in history in which astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, journeyed into space equipped with an OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch and an OMEGA Speedmaster X-33.
H.E. Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General, MBRSC, speaking on the collaboration, said that the Centre is delighted to have OMEGA as the official timekeeper for MBRSC, as both marques continue on their journey of discoveries and new milestones in the space sector.
OMEGA’s exciting new collaboration is a source of pride for the Swiss brand’s President and CEO, Mr. Raynald Aeschlimann, who spoke fondly of the Speedmaster’s distinguished legacy during the official signing ceremony at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
As the space watch of choice for the astronauts of the UAE National Space Program, 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.
