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Halda is preparing for another space mission

While you are reading this, the watchmakers at Halda are replacing the first sapphire crystal of the Space Module with the Hesalite crystal – a space proven material.

As you may know, it is mandatory to exchange the crystal before going to space due to safety precautions. Although the sapphire crystal is scratch resistant, it shatters if broken, making it a hazard in space. The Hesalite crystal, on the other hand, is more sensitive to scratches though almost impossible to shatter. Hence, making it more suited for space missions. Whenever an owner of the Space Module is going to space Halda will exchange the sapphire, and now it is time again.

Earlier, the Halda watch was tested by Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang onboard the space shuttle Discovery, and now it´s time for Halda to enter space again onboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, this time with another astronaut.

Make sure to follow us on www.haldasweden.com for more news around the second chapter in space for Halda.

Ämnen

  • Livsstil, mode, fritid

Kategorier

  • christer fuglesang
  • space discovery
  • klocka
  • halda

About Halda Watch Company
Halda Watch Company was founded in 1887 by Swedish watch-maker Henning Hammarlund. It quickly became a worldwide success known for its advanced fine mechanics and quality.
Halda watches featured on prominent people such as HMK Oscar II and renowned Swedish writer August Strindberg and the watches were also honoured with several international awards in competition with the very best watch producers at that time. In 2009, Halda Watch Company was brought back to life by watch entrepreneur Mikael Sandström, through the  introduction of the concept and plans for the modern Halda – the Halda Space Discovery, Limited Edition, first released on the market in 2011.
The Haldas of the 21st century follows the devise of its founding father, Henning Hammarlund – to never compromise with quality or function. For its’ manifestation of advanced and pioneering technical engineering and fine mechanics, the Halda Space Discovery was honoured with a placement in the Swedish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. In 2011, it features as part of the exhibition ‘NASA – A Human Adventure’, world premiering at National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm.

For more information, please contact: info@haldasweden.com


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