Manufacturer:

Heuer  Search this

Materials:

Synthetic Fabric

Copper Alloy

Chrome Plating

Glass

Elastic

Vinyl

Paper

Ink

Adhesive

Dimensions:

3-D (Stopwatch): 12.2 × 7.6 × 4.8cm (4 13/16 × 3 × 1 7/8 in.)

Storage: 17.8 × 12.7 × 7.6cm (7 × 5 × 3 in.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous

Country of Origin:

Switzerland

Summary:

This stopwatch was carried by John Glenn on his Mercury Friendship 7 mission in February 1962.

It was manufactured by the Heuer Company of Switzerland, and was fitted with an elastic band to enable it to be worn on his arm for easy and consistent access.

Transferred from NASA in 1967.

Credit Line:

Donated by NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center

Inventory Number:

A19670196000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99985a95a-068b-49e2-b3df-c34122d73a88

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19670196000