A Rare Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' Pre-Moon Chronograph Sta...

Hammer

£3,500

A Rare Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' Pre-Moon Chronograph Stainless Steel Gent's Chronograph Wristwatch, reference no. ST 105 003-65, movement serial no. 2401134**, circa 1966, tachymeter bezel, matt black 'T SWISS MADE T' dial with chronograph centre seconds, baton markers, minute markers, triple subsidiary dials, cal. 321 17 jewel movement with inner cap, Omega bracelet, boxed, 40mm. Winds and runs. Age related faults, buttons need attention

** In 1965 Edward Higgins 'Ed' White (1930-1967) was the first American to 'walk in space' outside of his Gemini 4 capsule. The Omega 105.003 has been coined the 'Ed White' as it was on the wrist of White during this historic milestone in space exploration

** The production period of the 105.003 was very short, lasting around three years from 1963. In 1966 it was superseded by the 'Professional' ref.105.012 famously worn on the moon in 1969