Spacefaring dreams… my SpaceX flown watch

Commander Jared Isaacson brought this watch with him in the Dragon spacecraft for three days orbiting the Earth. So much inspiration!

I like the juxtaposition with the first Dragon (at SpaceX HQ) and my vintage Apollo LM cufflinks.

It has a striking white ceramic cases, and IWC shared some details on this custom spacefaring build: “The major pressure-related concern in space is crystal displacement caused by sudden air depressurization. The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Inspiration4’s sapphire crystal is reinforced for precisely this purpose, while the movement sits inside a soft iron inner case to prevent accidental magnetization from flight equipment. Each of the four models bears an engraved titanium caseback with the Inspiration4 mission emblem, along with the assigned crew member’s name and one of the mission’s four core values: Leadership, Hope, Generosity, and Prosperity.”