Bidspirit auction | A gents stainless steel Omega

A gents stainless steel Omega Speedmaster ‘Ed White’ wristwatch, reference 105.003-64, serial number dating to C.1966, the black dial with luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour recording, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre chronograph hand, cal. 321 manual wind movement, on original bracelet with branded buckle clasp, reference 1162.162, 40mm case diameter. In 1965 Edward 'Ed' Higgins White (1930-1967) was the first American to 'walk in space'. The Omega Ref.105.003 has been coined the 'Ed White' as it was on the wrist of White during this historic milestone in space exploration. References 105.003-63 and 105.003-64 were produced between 1964-1966.