Fine Watches
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Reference ST 105.003 Speedmaster | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Made in 1968
Lot Closed
June 11, 04:32 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 321 mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement number: 24’066’003
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 39.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Omega presentation box with outer packaging, open and undated International guarantee booklet, Extract of the Archives confirming production date on January 16th, 1968, booklet, and bi-fold
The Omega Speedmaster is perhaps one of the most important watches of all time, and the 105.003 is an significant part of its storied past. Known as the ‘Ed White,’ this reference holds two distinctions: being both the last ‘straight-lug’ Speedmaster and the first watch worn on a spacewalk – or EVA (extra-vehicular activity). Named after Astronaut Edward Higgins White II, who wore this reference on the Gemini IV mission, the 105.003 sealed its place in NASA history decades ago. Powered by the legendary Omega calibre 321, this reference is of such important to the brand that it was re-issued in 2020.
The present example is offered in excellent overall condition and is fitted to a period correct Omega ‘flat-link’ bracelet. Replete with its inner and outer boxes, instruction booklets, blank guarantee papers, and an extract from the Omega archives which dates the watch to January of 1968, this watch is a prime example for any collector to add into their watch rotation.
