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Omega
Ref. ST 105.003-65
Speedmaster, "Ed White"
A very fine, attractive and well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter bezel, bracelet, original box and guarantee
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The importance of this reference is matched by this example’s superlative condition – possibly unpolished and free of much of the wear and tear visible on other models, the present timepiece still showcases its original Omega leather strap with Omega hang tag on its buckle. The bezel showcases little to no signs of ageing, and the evenly aged matte black dial and hour indicators completes the captivating allure this watch has to offer. The present Speedmaster reference 105.003-65 is certain to enchant collectors both for it historical role in American space exploration and its rarity.
Omega
Swiss | 1848Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.
Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.