Omega Speedmaster*** 105.003-63*** 1964

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OMEGA Speedmaster Straight Lug Ref. 105.003-65 "Ed White", Circa 1964
Serial: 20525024
Circa: 1964
Reference No.: 105.003-63

CASE: 39mm, stainless steel, black ‘DO90’ tachymeter bezel, straight lugs

DIAL: Black dial with applied Omega logo, tritium hour markers & T SWISS MADE T printed at the bottom

MOVEMENT: Calibre 321, hand-wound column wheel chronograph, 17 jewels

BRACELET: Omega Stainless Steel 7912/6 Bracelet, dated 2.64

CONDITION REPORT: The dial, hands, bezel and case are all original. The case is excellent condition and overall sharp and thick. The rare 7912/6 bracelet is in mint condition complete with full links. Overall a stunning example of the first reference 105.003-63.

NOTES: The present watch was manufactured on November 30, 1964 and subsequently delivered to France according to the Omega Museum.

The 105.003 reference is nicknamed 'Ed White' after the astronaut who famously wore this reference into space in 1965. The straight lug case was discontinued in 1967-68 at the end of the production of the 321 caliber and are not only rare, but highly collectible.

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