OmegaSpeedmaster 'Ed White'

KEY FACTS

• One of those most sought-after Speedmaster references amongst collectors and enthusiasts
• Offered by a private vendor in London, UK, and presented as a watch-only lot
• Graded ‘B’ for condition by the vendor who reports the dial and its luminous markers are all original, the ‘dot over 90’ bezel is in excellent condition for its age, the movement is all correct and serviced at STS and there’s no corrosion on the case with the hippocampus and Speedmaster script clearly legible
• Presented on an aftermarket black strap with an Omega pin buckle

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, small seconds and 12-hour chronograph
• Powered by the calibre 321
• Manual winding with a 44-hour power reserve  

SUMMARY

The Speedmaster is one of the true greats of modern watchmaking, with a timeless design that has changed very little in over 50 years of production. A watch with terrestrial routes that was initially designed for motor racing, it’s become synonymous with space travel and exploration thanks to its long association with NASA. This collectable and highly sought-after ref. 105.003 is affectionately known as the ‘Ed White’ as it was the same reference worn by the astronaut on America’s first-ever spacewalk in 1965. The watch takes on all of the classic design traits that have made the Speedmaster such an icon and offers the added desirability of housing the calibre 321 - a movement that earned an unrivalled reputation for reliability and robustness.

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