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Californian Start-up Challenges Omega's Space Legacy with Monolith

6/27/2025

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For over 50 years, Omega's Speedmaster has been the iconic timepiece of space exploration. Now, Californian start-up Barrelhand is shaking things up with its Monolith watch, crafted for the rigors of space travel. Founder Karel Bachand points out the Speedmaster's shortcomings and advocates for cutting-edge advancements to enhance reliability in extreme environments.

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For over 50 years, Omega's Speedmaster has been the iconic timepiece of space exploration. Now, Californian start-up Barrelhand is shaking things up with its Monolith watch, crafted for the rigors of space travel. Founder Karel Bachand points out the Speedmaster's shortcomings and advocates for cutting-edge advancements to enhance reliability in extreme environments.