TUDOR's New Documentary ''Splashdown''

"First and foremost, I believe this nation must commit itself to achieving the goal of landing a man on the Moon and bringing him safely back to Earth before the end of this decade."

– President John F. Kennedy, Address to Congress, 1961

In the summer of 1969, NASA achieved what seemed impossible: Man walked on the Moon for the first time. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left an American flag and a plaque on the lunar surface with the inscription:

“First man from planet Earth to set foot on the Moon. July 1969 AD. We have come in peace for all mankind.”

The mission was a success; history was made.

President Kennedy's goal from 1961 had been achieved. The whole world celebrated.

Today, TUDOR shares the story behind the much less documented part of Kennedy's statement:

“To bring him safely back to Earth.”

This is the story of the brave Navy Frogmen who made it possible for astronauts to return to Earth. These men wore TUDOR watches, provided by the Navy, while carrying out their courageous missions.

Before Apollo 11's water landing, the Frogmen had plenty of practice. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, they were responsible for recovering manned and unmanned capsules. Recovery missions continued until the end of the Apollo program.

“Splashdown: The Little-Known Story of Navy Frogmen and the Space Program” honors the legacy of those who participated in these historically little-known but extremely important missions.

We hope you enjoy this short film. TUDOR - Splashdown: The Little-Known Story of Navy Frogmen and the Space Program