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Take a poll amongst wristwatch collectors, and we'd bet the consensus would be that there might be nothing more important or iconic in a watch collection than an Omega Speedmaster.
Sure, chronographs such as the Rolex Daytona or the Heuer Carrera are classics - icons even, but neither can match the stature of the Speedy with regards to importance in history. In fact, arguably no watch can.
This particular Speedmaster, a Reference 105.003 'Ed White' is more than just special. It was purchased in 1965 on a navy/army/air force base in Europe and is accompanied by its original sales recepit, box, hangtag, and an Extract from the Archives of Omega. Powered by the legendary Calibre .321 hand-cranking chronograph movement - considered to be one of the best movements ever designed, this piece features a 38.5mm stainless steel 'straight-lug' HF case, a correct DO90 bezel showing honest wear, an excellent matte black Tritium dial showing a deep patination throughout, and a stainless steel flat-link bracelet with a signed blade casp.
Everyone should own a Speedmaster at one point in their collecting endeavors. It's not only one of the most significant chronographs of all time, it is one of the most significant watches of all time.
This special example just happens to be a collector-grade time capsule.