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    Omega Vintage Speedmaster 'Ed White', ST105.003

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    Code: 22451S
    Manufacturer Code: ST105.003
    Specification
    Availability Sold
    Gender Mens
    SWC Ref OM-22451S
    Warranty Manufacturers
    Age Circa 1967
    Model No ST105.003
    Box Omega Service Pouch
    Papers SWC Authenticity Card
    Diameter 40mm
    Brand Omega
    Condition Pre Owned - Fine
    RRP Discontinued
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    We are proud to present the iconic Omega Vintage Speedmaster ‘Ed White’ or ‘Pre-Moon’ watch for sale.

    Since its introduction in 1957, the Omega Speedmaster Chronograph has been characterized by its precision timing and clean, legible dial. Chronographs were originally built and advertised as tools for engineers, technicians, doctors and athletes – a way of keeping seconds, much like a stopwatch – which made them less appealing as men’s casual wear. However, these qualities made the Speedmaster the perfect watch for marking some of America’s greatest achievements – including the first successful trip to the Moon.

    July 21st, 1969 marked one the most famous days in American history as Apollo 11 safely landed on the moon. A mere six hours after landing, commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin took the very first human steps on the Moon’s lunar surface while wearing a NASA issued Speedmaster.

    However, the models produced before 1969 have become extremely collectable and are known as ‘pre-moon’ watches. This version the ST105.003, nicknamed “Ed White” after its famous wearer, the NASA astronaut Edward Higgins White (who during the Gemini 4 mission became the first NASA astronaut to take a spacewalk). It was the last version to not have the word ‘Professional’ printed on the dial. Produced from 1963 until approx. 1969 it comes in a 40mm stainless steel case with the straight lugs (last version to have these lugs) and has a fixed black tachymetre bezel (original bezel included). The dial is original and features the applied silver Omega logo and is a clean black finish with contrasting white minute/split second markers and pumpkin aged luminous baton hour markers. White sword hands with sub-dials at 3/6/9 complete the dial, which is protected by a genuine Omega plexi-glass. Powered by the legendary Omega calibre 321 manual chronograph mechanism, which is protected by a solid caseback featuring a crisp Hippocampus logo (later replaced by the NASA caseback) and fitted on a brown leather strap with a steel pin-buckle (non-Omega).

    Originally purchased in circa 1967 and fine condition considering its age, this Speedmaster comes with an Omega service pouch, previous Omega service paperwork dated July 2020 and is under Omega warranty until July 2022. All parts changed during service have been returned and are included with the watch- including original Dot Over 90 Bezel.

    Specification
    • Fine condition- for its age
    • Omega serviced July 2020
    • 40mm stainless steel case
    • Black tachymetre bezel
    • Original black dial with patina
    • Triple chronograph sub-dials
    • Domed acrylic plexi-glass
    • Iconic manual 321 calibre
    • Hippocampus engraved caseback
    • Brown leather strap (non-Omega)
    • Collectable model
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