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Karim, a longtime NASA enthusiast, coveted the Omega Speedmaster Professional throughout graduate school; years later, when he had the means (as well as a job at NASA), he was finally able to acquire it. At NASA, he's had several watch-related encounters, including an elevator ride with Buzz Aldrin, complete with a shared-Speedmaster-appreciation fist bump.