gmchris 68 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) This was the state of the collection last Saturday, and has been for over a year on a strict one in- one out policy. But on Sunday morning for my birthday she gave me a new watch box. Oh joy! A proper approved watch-buying excuse to go mad Edited December 23, 2017 by gmchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted December 23, 2017 Hope you have your finances in order! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted December 23, 2017 Yup that’s going to get filled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted December 23, 2017 This approval process has me bewildered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 What is the coin ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted December 23, 2017 Token good for one set of balls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 it looks like an apollo coin of some sort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 heres mine made with actual flown metal from A11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Raddave said: What is the coin ? It's from a 40th anniversary series from NASA containing Apollo flown metal. This one is the Apollo 13, but you can get most missions up to sts135 I think. Edited December 23, 2017 by gmchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, gmchris said: It's from a 40th anniversary series from NASA containing Apollo flown metal. This one is the Apollo 13, but you can get most missions up to sts135 I think. Whoa , the 13 is a keeper for sure !!! cool ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted December 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Raddave said: Whoa , the 13 is a keeper for sure !!! cool ! But what I really want is this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, gmchris said: But what I really want is this Which one is that ? (not an Omega freak, sorry ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted December 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Raddave said: Which one is that ? (not an Omega freak, sorry ) That's the Omega Speedmaster Professional 3578.51.00 Snoopy Award 2003. (not an Omega Freak, just a Google nut. ). https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-speedmaster-professional-moonwatch-35785100/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, mysterio said: That's the Omega Speedmaster Professional 3578.51.00 Snoopy Award 2003. (not an Omega Freak, just a Google nut. ). https://www.omegawatches.com/watch-omega-speedmaster-professional-moonwatch-35785100/ the Snoopy Award ? that was NASAs safety award if im not mistaken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Raddave said: the Snoopy Award ? that was NASAs safety award if im not mistaken I just came across the term Snoopy Award for the watch. There are two actually. Snoopy Award and the Silver Snoopy Award. Here's an interesting story on how Snoopy came to be on Omega Speedmaster dials. https://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratello-friday-how-snoopy-ended-up-on-an-omega-speedmaster-dial/ Edited December 23, 2017 by mysterio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, mysterio said: I just came across the term Snoopy Award for the watch. There are two actually. Snoopy Award and the Silver Snoopy Award. its the same thing ,(at least as far as the awards)recipients can only receive one snoopy award in their life time and it is not awarded post humously Of all the SFA Awards, the Silver Snoopy best symbolizes the intent and spirit of Space Flight Awareness. An astronaut always presents the Silver Snoopy because it is the astronauts' own award for outstanding performance, contributing to flight safety and mission success. Fewer than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receive it annually, making it a special honor to receive this award. The award is a sterling silver Snoopy lapel pin that has flown on a Space Shuttle mission, plus a certificate of appreciation and commendation letter for the employee, both signed by the astronaut. CRITERIA Employees must have significantly contributed to the human space flight program to ensure flight safety and mission success. Potential awardees must meet two or more of the following criteria: Significantly contributing beyond their normal work requirements. Performing a single specific achievement which contributed towards attaining a particular program goal. Contributing to one or more major cost saving/cost avoidance. Instrumental in developing program modifications that increase quality, reliability, safety, efficiency, or performance. Developing or assisting with an operational improvement that increases efficiency and performance. Developing a process improvement of significant magnitude. Note: Except in rare cases, the Silver Snoopy award is not intended for supervisors at GS-14 and above, as well as equivalent levels within industry, which would be second level and above. Please note that part-time employees are not eligible to receive this award. the silver snoopy watch is the a13 watch , which has failure is not an option on the dial , which i think is way cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted December 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Raddave said: heres mine made with actual flown metal from A11 The engraving around the crater is just plain wrong compared to gen. And the brushing? Don't get me started. It's definitely not ARF. I'll give you $20 M2M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: The engraving around the crater is just plain wrong compared to gen. And the brushing? Don't get me started. It's definitely not ARF. I'll give you $20 M2M. im not selling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted December 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Raddave said: heres mine made with actual flown metal from A11 Just re-read this from earlier, that's a nice medallion especially being from Apollo 11, but I'm not sure on the text. It says metal from the Eagle landing module is contained in the coin, however the landing module was jettisoned and burned up in the earth's atmosphere, only the command module returned to earth. Maybe just a typo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,304 Posted December 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, gmchris said: Just re-read this from earlier, that's a nice medallion especially being from Apollo 11, but I'm not sure on the text. It says metal from the Eagle landing module is contained in the coin, however the landing module was jettisoned and burned up in the earth's atmosphere, only the command module returned to earth. Maybe just a typo. Lol, told you it was a bad rep! My M2M offer just went down to $10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted December 23, 2017 12 hours ago, gmchris said: But on Sunday morning for my birthday she gave me a new watch box. Oh joy! A proper approved watch-buying excuse to go mad Awesome, do not let her go ! What will be your next purchase then ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Glaude said: Awesome, do not let her go ! What will be your next purchase then ? Well the next day I got this Rolex 1655 Explorer ll (aka the Steve McQueen by some) as I'm finding my Explorer ll 42mm a big heavy. I was gonna sell that on but I think I'll keep it and try a grey nato. I now also have space for my work watches (Casio dbc610 rep and Lorus Speedmaster homage) Maybe time for some old seikos and I need to fix my broken Casino Royale Planet Ocean. Edited December 23, 2017 by gmchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raddave 18 Posted December 24, 2017 5 hours ago, gmchris said: Just re-read this from earlier, that's a nice medallion especially being from Apollo 11, but I'm not sure on the text. It says metal from the Eagle landing module is contained in the coin, however the landing module was jettisoned and burned up in the earth's atmosphere, only the command module returned to earth. Maybe just a typo. no they removed the name plaque and some bolts from the Eagle before it was jettisoned , i think those bolt were the source of the metal used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,538 Posted December 24, 2017 17 hours ago, gmchris said: This was the state of the collection last Saturday, and has been for over a year on a strict one in- one out policy. But on Sunday morning for my birthday she gave me a new watch box. Oh joy! A proper approved watch-buying excuse to go mad The floodgates are now OFFICIALLY open!! Have fun filling up that big ole empty watchbox.. dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clinical Trial 13 Posted December 24, 2017 She hasn't told you she ordered 15 pairs of Jimmy Choo's and has agreed to have the in-laws stay over for the whole of January yet has she ??!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
