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Vintage Omega Speedmaster "Ed White" - Vintage of the Week Ep 31 | Bob's Watches

Join Director of Vintage Brandon Frazin for another episode of Vintage of the week, featuring the Omega Speedmaster 105.003-65 "Ed White." Shop: https://www.bobswatches.com/omega/vin... NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO 00:00 INTRO 00:28 Wrist Check 00:40 Vintage Omega Speedmaster “Ed White” 01:00 Omega Speedmaster History 01:31 Details 01:54 Movement 02:11 Condition 02:38 Patina 02:51 Bracelet 03:28 Outro The Bob’s Watches series "Vintage of the Week" will showcase a different remarkable vintage watch from our inventory each week. Shop the collection now before the watches featured in these videos are gone. You can also check out the rest of our VOTW series here:    • Vintage of the Week   You can find the Speedmaster mentioned in this video and many more in our catalog, where every watch is certified 100% Authentic by Watch CSA. Browse the collection: https://www.bobswatches.com/omega/spe... And, as always, make sure to like this video and subscribe to the Bob's Watches YouTube channel if you enjoyed this content. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER – FIRST WATCH ON THE MOON Omega introduced the Speedmaster in 1957 alongside the Railmaster and the Seamaster. This trio has significantly shaped the design ethos of the entire Omega catalog, and each model remains in production today. The Speedmaster is widely recognized as one of the most iconic chronograph wristwatches of all time, largely due to its place in both horology and space exploration. The Speedmaster also has roots deeply planted in the world of motorsport, not too unlike its famous rival, the Rolex Daytona, but with a different aesthetic. This model was also one of the first watches to move the Tachymeter scale from the dial to an external bezel. This innovative design detail would later pave the way for many Swiss luxury chronograph watches as we know them today, including the Rolex Daytona. As the story goes, a Speedmaster was present during the historic first lunar landing, officially becoming the first watch worn on the Moon. It has since picked up a few charming nicknames, such as the “Moon Watch.” OMEGA SPEEDMASTER 105.003 "ED WHITE" Reference 105.003 came to market in the mid-1960s and is more commonly known as the Ed White Omega because astronaut Edward White II wore one as he made history on June 3rd, 1965, as the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission. Reference 105.003 is also highly regarded as the Speedmaster model to earn the distinction as a flight-qualified watch for all manned space missions by NASA. OUR EXAMPLE OF THE OMEGA 105.003 The example Brandon has here was produced around 1967. It’s a particularly desirable edition for many reasons, the first being its status as a Moon Watch and as the watch worn by Ed White, and also because it boasts the older-style straight lugs, a smaller 39mm case, and no guards around the crown. As you might recall, Omega switched to the 42mm asymmetrical case style with twisted lugs in 1969 alongside the Speedmaster Professional model, a design element that the brand continues to use today. The Ed White Speedmaster also uses the coveted caliber 321 movement, the same caliber used in many of the most sought-after vintage Speedmaster watches. For many, this movement is a huge selling point. THE CASE Our example is in excellent honest condition with some typical signs of wear and age. We do see some light nicks and other scratches on the case. The case also notably features a double beveled edge on the case back and original hippocampus case back engraving. Looking at the crystal, we can see the collection’s signature Omega logo in the center. The case also boasts the famous "Dot Over 90" - aka DON bezel - that has since aged to a very nice dark grey color, adding even further to this watch’s stunning vintage aesthetic. THE DIAL Our example features a striking matte black step dial in excellent condition. It has an applied Omega logo at 12 o'clock, Tritium lume, and many very desirable signs of aging and patina. More specifically, the Tritium on the hands is a different shade than the hour markers, and we see some cracks on the minute hand. BRACELET Accompanying the case is Omega’s classic flat link 1035 bracelet and clasp dated 2/68. The bracelet is still in great condition for a watch over 50 years old, and even the elastic in the links is still intact. The Ed White Omega Speedmaster is truly an innovative chronograph, boasting ties in both the world of motorsport and space travel, and we were fortunate enough to examine it in person for you here today. Shop OMEGA Watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/omega/