Historical Perspectives Revisiting The History Of The Omega Speedmaster With The Astronauts Who Wore Them

BY BLAKE BUETTNER The official status of Omega’s Speedmaster Professional as that of “Moonwatch” is widely known and celebrated amongst enthusiasts and certainly by Omega themselves. Unlike many brand partnerships, the relationship between Omega and NASA has yielded real, tangible benefits, with the Speedmaster itself making appearances in each of the manned missions to the Moon, and even contributing…

The Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices In The American Watchmaking Industry

NICHOLAS MANOUSOS   Earlier this year, HODINKEE published an article concerning the questionable advertising tactics of a portion of the American watchmaking industry. Entitled “Smoke And Mirrors In The American Watchmaking Industry,” the article looked into what exactly “Made in USA” means, according to the Federal Trade Commission(FTC). This week the FTC got involved, and suffice…