One of our favourite watches is a vintage Speedmaster, and this is a very special 1967 Omega Speedmaster ‘Ed White’. This watch is also known as the ‘Pre-Professional’ – straight lugs, no crown guards, applied logo, 321 movement, the lot.
With the original dial, hands, bezel DON insert and boxes, this watch is really excellent. It was serviced by Omega in 2012 and the service papers are included along with the receipt, the service case and all original parts that were replaced at the time. The bracelet is an older folded one, it’s not clear if this is the original bracelet or a service replacement but it is in excellent condition.
The Omega Speedmaster Reference 105.003 is called the “Ed White” because it was the model of watch that Lt Col. Edward Higgins White wore when he became the first American to walk in space on June 3, 1965. He was later selected as a senior pilot for the first manned Apollo flight but tragically during a test of the spacecraft on January 27th 1967 a fire broke out in the cabin, killing Lt Col. White alongside Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee.
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Recently serviced by Rolex & Omega certified watch specialists Michlmayr & Co and it is running beautifully (not guaranteed waterproof due to age)
