MoonSwatch 1965 Engraved Rubber Woven Strap — "Flight Qualified"

An MGB Watches exclusive. The buckle on this strap carries a laser-engraved tribute to the most important date in Speedmaster history — "Flight Qualified – March 1, 1965" — the day NASA certified the Omega Speedmaster for all manned space missions. Set in a typewriter-style font that echoes the original NASA documentation. You won't find this engraving anywhere else.

The strap itself is a woven-texture rubber with curved edge construction, designed to sit flush against the MoonSwatch 1965's black Bioceramic case. Made from an advanced TPU rubber blend — lightweight, flexible, water-resistant, and UV stable. The brushed 304L stainless steel buckle and hardware add a secure, polished finish.

Available in four colours — each paired to work with the 1965's black case and red Flight Qualified chronograph hands. Choose your colourway above.

Also fits every other MoonSwatch model at 20mm, though the engraving and colour palette were designed specifically for the 1965 edition.

Specifications

• Material: Woven-texture TPU silicone rubber (anti-UV, anti-dust, hypoallergenic)
• Available colours: 4 colourways (select above)
• Buckle: Brushed 304L stainless steel with laser-engraved "Flight Qualified – March 1, 1965"
• Exclusive to: MGB Watches
• Lug width: 20mm — fits all Swatch x OMEGA MoonSwatch models
• Designed for: MoonSwatch 1965
• Strap length: 120mm + 90mm (fits wrists 13–20cm)
• Buckle width: 18mm
• Water resistant: Yes — fully waterproof
• Spring bar fitting: Standard (pins included)

What's included

• 1x Rubber woven strap with engraved buckle (colour selected above)
• 1x Set of spring bars
• Watch not included

Why "March 1, 1965"?

On that date, NASA completed its qualification testing of the Omega Speedmaster ST 105.003 for extravehicular activity — making it the only watch certified for all manned space missions. Four years later, Buzz Aldrin wore a Speedmaster on the surface of the moon during Apollo 11. The MoonSwatch 1965 pays tribute to that certification, and this strap carries the exact date on the buckle. It's the detail that connects the £349 MoonSwatch to the watch that went to the moon.

More 1965 straps:

1965 Sailcloth Deployant Grey → | 1965 Sailcloth Deployant Black → | 1965 Tweed → | 1965 Military Fabric Striped → | 1965 Rubber Woven (standard) →

Our other MGB exclusive engraved straps:

Snoopy "I Can't Sleep Without A Night Light" →

Browse all MoonSwatch straps → | Shop 1965 straps → | Strap replacement guide →

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• Order by 3pm Monday to Friday and it ships the same day
• Weekend orders ship on Monday

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• Everywhere else, any duties and taxes are shown and paid at checkout.
• Either way the checkout total is final – nothing more to pay when it arrives.

Delivery times (FedEx, shipped from London – order by 2pm UK time Monday to Friday and it ships the same day)

• Europe: 1–2 working days
• United States and Canada: 2–3 working days
• Middle East and Asia: 2–4 working days
• Australia and New Zealand: 3–4 working days
• Rest of world: 3–5 working days

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You have 14 days from delivery to start a return through our returns portal. Items must be unworn and in their original packaging. Personalised and engraved items can’t be returned.

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