Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 220
OMEGA REF. ST 105.003-65, SPEEDMASTER, STEEL
HKD 77,000 - 102,000
EUR 8,600 - 11,500 / CHF 9,100 - 12,100 / USD 9,900 - 13,100
Sold: HKD 812,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel with black insert, black colour dial with radial luminous indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications, including 1/5 second chronograph, 30-minute counter (3 o’clock) and 12-hour counter (6 o’clock).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Omega
Model Speedmaster
Reference ST 105.003-65
Year Circa 1966
Movement No. 24 006 945
Bracelet Black leather strap; stainless steel buckle
Caliber 321 (based on Lémania, L’Orient-de-l’Orbe, Vallée de Joux)
Dimensions 47.9 x 38.2 mm. / Ø 39.6 mm. (bezel)
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Red service “patrimony” box, Certificate of Authenticity
Notes
The Certificate of Authenticity (No. 38 751), dated September. 3, 2020, mentioned that this watch was delivered on September 29, 1966, in Switzerland; with the remarks:
“The present watch is an Omega Speedmaster “Third Generation” model. In fact the Speedmaster ref. ST 105.003 was the model tested and flight-qualified by NASA during the original qualification tests in 1965. During the subsequent Gemini IV mission, astronaut Edwart White wore a NASA-issued ST 105.003 during his first Space Walk, earning the model the nick-name “Ed White” by affectionate collectors. At the moment of expertise we observed the presence of an original patinated dial. The hands are original as is the bezel with correct “Dot over 90” mark. The correctly signed and stamped caseback is original and the condition of the watch at the moment of the authenticity research is consistent with Omega service policies.”