A Night of Exploration
On October 23, 2025, CD Peacock and Omega welcomed guests to the Mansion for a rare evening with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke and astronaut, engineer and artist Nicole Stott.
Experience the Event
Surrounded by guests, collectors and space enthusiasts, Duke and Stott shared perspectives shaped by two distinct eras of human spaceflight. Their conversation moved from the Apollo program and lunar exploration to life aboard the International Space Station, the importance of creativity and the future of discovery.
The evening reflected the pioneering spirit that has connected Omega to space exploration for generations: precision under pressure, relentless preparation and a willingness to venture into the unknown.
Watch the Full Conversation
Two Eras of Spaceflight
One shared spirit of discovery
Charlie Duke and Nicole Stott brought together experiences from two defining chapters of human space exploration.
Duke offered a direct connection to the Apollo era, recalling the preparation, teamwork and extraordinary responsibility behind a journey to the lunar surface. Stott shared a perspective shaped by months aboard the International Space Station, where scientific work, international cooperation and daily life unfold while orbiting high above Earth.
Although their missions were separated by decades, both stories revealed the same essential truth: exploration depends on trust, discipline, curiosity and teams committed to a common purpose.
The Guests of Honor
Extraordinary lives shaped by space
Charlie Duke
Apollo 16 Lunar Module PilotCharlie Duke served as CAPCOM during the Apollo 11 lunar landing before traveling to the Moon himself as lunar module pilot of Apollo 16. He became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the lunar surface, bringing guests a firsthand perspective on one of humanity's greatest achievements.
Nicole Stott
Astronaut, Engineer and ArtistNicole Stott flew aboard the space shuttle and lived aboard the International Space Station. Her experience combines engineering, exploration and art, including becoming the first person to paint a watercolor in space. Today, she uses creativity to encourage a deeper appreciation for our shared planetary home.
Inside the Conversation
Stories that brought space closer to home
Hosted by Tony Traina, the conversation gave guests an opportunity to hear how astronauts prepare for situations few people will ever experience—and how those experiences continue to shape their lives after returning to Earth.
The preparation, teamwork and decision-making required for complex space missions.
The profound perspective astronauts gain when viewing Earth from beyond its surface.
The connection between engineering and creativity in solving challenges that have never been encountered before.
The responsibility to share these experiences and inspire the next generation of explorers.
An Evening at the Mansion
Where history, innovation and community came together
Guests gathered throughout the Mansion to meet the astronauts, explore Omega's space legacy and experience a conversation that connected historic accomplishments with the future of discovery.
A Personal Connection to History
A moment collectors will never forget
One of the evening's most memorable moments came as Charlie Duke signed an Omega watch case, creating a personal connection between a guest, a timepiece and the history of lunar exploration.
For collectors, watches associated with space represent more than engineering achievement. They recall the human stories behind each mission—the preparation, uncertainty, courage and precise coordination required to travel beyond Earth.
Precision Beyond Earth
Celebrating the enduring relationship between Omega and space
The history of spaceflight is built on countless details working exactly as intended. Every instrument, calculation and decision matters when a mission travels beyond the safety of Earth.
That demand for reliability reflects the precision and pioneering spirit that have defined Omega's connection to human exploration.
At CD Peacock, the evening offered guests an opportunity to experience that legacy through the people who lived it and the timepieces that continue to represent it.
Bringing together Apollo history, International Space Station experience and modern watchmaking made the event a celebration not only of the past, but of discovery still to come.
