{"product_id":"omega-speedmaster-astronauts-wear-in-space-asap0036","title":"Omega Speedmaster 'Astronauts Wear In Space'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Astronauts Wear In Space\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a rare ad, and one we're thrilled to have available!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e It’s full-color and the perfect example of how Omega proudly announced to the public their role in space exploration — that NASA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003echose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and astronauts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e their Speedmaster. It’s easy to imagine that this very ad prompted so many to purchase Speedmasters given the widespread interest in the space program in that day and age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf course this ad predates Buzz, Neil and Michael’s fame, but it does feature the piece that would soon come to be known as \u003cem\u003eThe Moonwatch\u003c\/em\u003e. And if the color nature of the ad, fantastic shot of likely a reference 105.012 and Ed White’s famous spacewalk cameo aren’t enough, then consider its historical significance. It’s an artifact that documents a partnership that undoubtedly helped make Omega what it has become. A connection and relationship that endures to this day, that still pulls people to the brand, like gravity…  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis exquisite piece was sourced and presented by our friends at Ad Patina and is custom framed in a 15” x 18 3\/4” natural wood frame with an opaque black painted finish. It features a custom-measured, hand-cut 4-ply border in a shade of cream, complimenting all the ad tones. Every material used is acid-free and the glass is anti-reflective and offers UV-protection to keep this precious ad preserved no matter where you decide to hang it. Speaking of which, hanging your newly purchased ad is a seamless task, as this particular frame comes with an additional hanging wire and felt pads for wall protection.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLike a perfect patina watch collectors ever-so desire, this Omega Speedmaster ad has its own patinated charm that transports the viewer to another time and place. It will certainly inspire you to keep learning about and collecting one of history's most significant wristwatches!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT OUR COLLABORATION WITH AD PATINA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe're thrilled to be collaborating once again with our longtime friend Nick at Ad Patina to bring you a selection of the most-popular and hard to find original vintage magazine advertisements curated specifically for Analog:Shift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScouring the world for forgotten marketing treasures, Ad Patina's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eraison de être\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e very much mimics our own — to hunt down these wonderful bits of history, preserve and restore them as needed, and share them with an enthusiastic community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese documents of horological and advertising history have entered the collecting conversation as the ultimate accompanying accessory to go along with hobbies and passions. They have found themselves framed in homes and offices around the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEvery one of these wonderful pieces is a genuine, vintage advertisement that has been professionally framed to ensure years of enjoyment to come — no reprints or reproductions here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMuch like a traditional piece of art — a painting or photograph — an original advertisement can be appreciated for its design as well as for its power to evoke nostalgia. 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