Humanity has felt the need to measure and track time since the earliest days of civilization. The transition from primitive time measuring tools such as sundials, water clocks, and hourglasses to complex mechanical watches is an impressive indicator of human intelligence and creativity. Mechanical clocks began to emerge in Europe in the 13th century and have continuously evolved since then, both in functionality and aesthetics.
The Bremont Wright Flyer Limited Edition watch was designed to pay homage to one of the most important events in aviation history, the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903. Orville and Wilbur Wright laid the foundations of modern aviation with this flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903.
Omega Speedmaster was first released in 1957. Originally designed for motor sports, this watch was shaped around the themes of speed and durability. However, its real fame and iconicity came with space exploration and especially the Apollo missions. While NASA was testing various watches for use by astronauts, the Omega Speedmaster Professional (Ref. ST105.012) was chosen in 1965.