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The Russians on MIR and some other projects have used the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph Model 630.22.11, which is based on a very slightly modified ETA 7750 Chrono movement. Hope this helps
Mark
: Hello!
: I'm Lakshmi, a freelance writer based in India
: and I am writing an article on the current
: usage of wristwatches in space missions.
: While I've been able find info on the history
: of wristwatches that went into space I'm
: finding it tough to compile info on what
: wristwatches astronauts are currently using
: on NASA and Russian space missions. Does
: anyone have any idea about the prominent set
: of watches that are currently used by
: astronauts?( while info on the Omega is
: available it's proving tough to find or know
: of other brands)
: If anyone knows anything please--- do get back
: to me soon as I'm writing this on a very
: tight deadline. I'd really deeply appreciate
: any help you can give me!
: Best wishes!
: Lakshmi
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