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Speedmaster 'Ed White', Ref: S105.003-64, Circa 1964

Model: Speedmaster 'Ed White'
Reference: S105.003-64
Date: Circa 1964
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.321 manual wind, column wheel chronograph, No.22824422
Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, inner cap, fixed bezel with tachymetre insert, twin chronograph pushers
Strap/Bracelet: Khaki green NATO strap
Buckle/Clasp: Case, dial & movement
Signed: 39mm

In 1965 Edward Higgins 'Ed' White (1930-1967) was the first American to 'walk in space'. The Omega ref.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 lasted around 3 years from 1963. In 1966 it was offered at the same time as the 'Professional' ref.105.012 famously worn on the moon in 1969. Features that typify the 'pre-moon' Speedmaster are the lack of Professional to the dial, a symmetrical case, no crown guards and straight lugs.