Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 105.003 Ed White, 1967

A rare 1967 Omega Speedmaster "Ed-White" 105.003 in exceptional condition, a pre-professional Speedmaster that went under rigorous testing by NASA. 

The 105.003 Omega was famously worn by Lt. Col Edward White over his Astronauts suit on June 3rd, 1965.  Lt. Col White was the first US Astronaut to complete the very first extravehicular spacewalk (EVA) on this day during the Gemini IV mission. 

• Manufacture date: 1967
  
• Original sales receipt from 1970 
• Reference: 105.003

Movement

• Manual Wind Movement Calibre 321
• Chronograph Function

Case, Dial & Bracelet

• Stainless Steel 39mm Case with DON (Dot Over 90) bezel
  
• Acryllic Glass
• Black Dial with white hands and tritium baton hour markers, chronograph and seconds inner dials with white detailing
  
• A rare 1035-1501 bracelet which was made in 1966 only. The folding clasp has a date code of 4/66. Aftermarket end links which are not original to the watch

Other Details

• Pre-owned, in exceptional condition for the age
• Original sales receipt from 1970 
  
• This watch is sold with a 12 month Ogden of Harrogate warranty

This piece has led a previous life, and may tell its story through minor imperfection. Purchasing it continues the narrative, so you can be confident that you are making a positively conscious choice for the planet.