Bernhard W. Stoeber, CW21
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You likely have heard about the watch that went to the Moon, OMEGA's Speedmaster. But what you may not know is the fascinating story of the movement inside that watch, the Caliber 321. At the January 6, 2020, meeting of the Horological Society of New York, Bernhard Stoeber, will discuss the evolution of Caliber 321. Stoeber's lecture will cover the history of watchmaking in the Vallee de Joux and that of Lemania, as well as their relationship with OMEGA. The focus will be on the early development of Caliber 321, why this caliber was selected by NASA for their manned space program and the transition to Caliber 861. The lecture will also include the changes at Lemania after 1982, how it became part of Breguet, and the more recent Special Editions released by OMEGA of the Speedmaster.
About Bernhard Stoeber
Bernhard Stoeber is a third-generation watchmaker who received his formal education and training in Germany. He has over 40 years of experience working for the Swiss watch industry in Europe, USA and China, with over 11 years for OMEGA Service Operations (1975 to 1986). His expertise is in operations management of large service centers, technical consulting and training of watchmakers (apprentices and continuous training).