Omega Speedmaster 105.003 "The Ed White" Men's Vintage Watch

A stunning example of the famed Omega Speedmaster “Ed White” 105.003-63.

If you’re looking for a piece of watchmaking royalty then look no further than the Omega Speedmaster 105.003, commonly known as “The Ed White”. This watch is in great condition having been well looked after by its previous owner who has owned it since new. Having just undergone a full service and calibration it’s also in perfect working condition and keeping good time.

The case itself is in good condition with no visible dents or over-polishing. The original double bevelled case back is probably the best example we’ve seen, with the Omega hippocampus, logo and lettering barely worn. The case back is engraved on the inside with 105.003-63. The later Omega tachymeter bezel is in in excellent condition with no scratches visible to the naked eye.

The original tritium stepped dial featuring the narrow T SWISS MADE T inscription is in fantastic condition and shows an attractive fading. The lume has mellowed to a wonderful faded yellow and the hands are in good condition given their age. There are however small signs of aging when viewed under a 4X loupe and we suspect the hands have been re-lummed sometime in the past.

This Speedmaster is powered by the highly regarded calibre 321. Having just undergone a thorough service and calibration, the watch is in solid working order. The movement number 20522XXX is in the required range for the 105.003 Speedmaster.

If you’re interested in this model, secure it now as this stunning example is priced competitively and sure to sell quickly to a keen collector or savvy investor!

Model Background:

When reviewing an Omega 105.003 “Ed White”, the well-respected watch site Hodinkee commented that “There are Speedmasters and then there are Speedmasters.

An automatic Speedmaster is pretty solid. A manually wound Speedmaster Professional is solid. A manually wound Speedmaster Professional with a 321 Caliber in it is really solid. A manually wound Speedmaster PRE-Professional with 321 caliber, straight lugs and no crown guards dating to 1965 is borderline epic.”

We couldn’t agree more! In fact, the Omega Speedmaster 105.003 is one of our favourite watches ever made. It’s attractive, durable, historically significant and highly collectable.

Launched in 1963 the reference 105.003 replaced the 2998 and was the watch worn by astronaut Ed White on NASA’s first EVA spacewalk on the Gemini IV mission. This would set the scene for the 105.012 to be selected for the NASA Apollo missions.

To reach this stage, in late 1964 to early 1965 the Speedmaster was pitted against watches from Rolex and Longines in a series of 11 strenuous tests designed to examine the ability of watches to withstand the stresses of an EVA in space. The Rolex and Longines failed, the Omega passed and the rest, as they say, is history as the successors of the 105.003 would go on to cement the Omega Speedmaster as “The Moonwatch”.

The 105.003 was the last of the Speedmasters to feature straight lugs and was also the last to not include a crown guard. It was also the first Speedmaster with baton hands instead of the dauphin hands found on previous Speedmasters.

The last of the old Speedmasters, the Omega Speedmaster 105.003 “Ed White” was once overlooked in favour of earlier “Pre-Moon” examples such as the CK2915 and CK2998. However, over the past 18 months the “Ed White” has become increasingly sought-after by collectors and prices have risen dramatically as a result with few signs of slowing.

Condition Report:

Like all our watches this has been professionally serviced and regulated by our watch maker as well as authenticated by a independent third party. The watch comes with a 14 day inspection period and 1 year warranty. 

• Dial:
• Original untouched step dial with "long" indexes;
• Tritium showing a charming patina;
• Signed "Omega Speedmaster" at 12 o'clock, raised silver Omega logo. Signed "T Swiss Made T" at 6 o'clock;
• Visible mark between the 7 and 8 o'clock position;
• Original correct hands likely re-lumed in the past, showing visible ageing.
• Case:
• Stainless steel 3-body with "flat" screw-down case back with "Hippocampus" and signed "Speedmaster" showing very little wear;
• Showing normal signs of wear and tear with minor scratches visible to the naked eye;
• Later replaced bezel in very good condition with minor ageing;
• Original steel fluted crown signed with Omega logo. Original pushers.
• Original hesalite crystal signed with Omega logo. Polished in the past, showing minor scratches. 
• Movement:
• Fully serviced, original hand wound cal.321 movement;
• Movement is in very good condition with minor wear. 
• Strap:
• Omega 1037 bracelet, 40mm. In good condition with visible scratches on the clasp.

Shipping:

For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.

Your watch will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with leading global courier companies.

Delivery Prices:

Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.

Returns:

Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.

The Watches

Are all watches authenticated?

All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team

What if something goes wrong with the watch

Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty

Do watches come with original box and papers?

It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

How do I know it will fit?

For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).

Can you change the strap?

Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.

Can you source something similar?

Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.

Payment

What payment options do you offer?

We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.

Do you offer financing?

Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.

Shipping & Returns

Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?

We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.

How do I return a watch?

Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

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