16th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2203
Omega: A Fine and Rare "Ed White" Pre-Moon Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
signed Omega, model: Speedmaster, so called "Ed White", ref: 105.003, 1963
(calibre 321) manual wound lever movement signed and numbered 20526769, column wheel chronograph, matte finished black dial with luminous baton markers and a fifth of seconds track, three dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, buttons in the band to operate chronograph, original dot over 90 tachymeter bezel, screw back with the Speedmaster sea horse monogram, inside back cover numbered 105.003-63 and signed Omega Watch Co, case maker's mark HF for (Huguenin Frères), original Omega stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 7912 and dated 1/65
39mm wide
The pre-moon Speedmaster reference 105.003 is colloquially referred to as the "Ed White" Speedmaster because this model type and reference was worn by NASA Astronaut Edward Higgins "Ed" White (1930-1967) when he was the first American to walk in space in 1965.
The reference 105.003 is a rare example which was only in production for around three years from 1963 and then superseded by the 'professional' reference version 105.012 which, famously, was worn on the moon landing in 1969. Typical features of the "Ed White" pre-moon Speedmaster are the straight lugs, no crown guards and just signed on the dial Omega Speedmaster without the professional signature. This example also has the original dot over 90 tachymeter bezel and original Omega bracelet.
Sold for £7,500
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000
Case and bracelet with surface scratches, case with minor dents in parts, original bracelet, bracelet first link between the lugs with some small dents, bracelet links are stretched next to the clasp otherwise the bracelet links look in good even condition for its age, crown with Omega logo, original bezel with minor scratches and minor dents in parts, case, bezel and bracelet is dirty in parts, original dial finish has good aged patina to the luminous hour baton markers, luminous is missing from the hands, the three sub dial hands with staining marks, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, chronograph starts correctly when pressing the top start button, when pressing the top button again this returns the chronograph hand back to 12, bottom chronograph return to zero button is not working, 30-minute register hand is moving when the centre chronograph hand goes past the 12 o'clock position, the 12-hour register hand is not working and not returning back to the 12 position on this sub dial, movement is dirty, movement with balance swinging and in going order. This watch needs a full service.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Jul, 2022
To include attractive and beautiful pieces of jewellery, with a selection of fine jewels by Boodles, Bulgari, Chopard, Tiffany, Hennell and Cartier, a strong selection of vintage collector’s and luxury modern watches, and fine pieces of period silver.
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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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