Description
Omega Speedmaster “321”, A rare and important stainless steel professional chronograph wristwatch A rare and important stainless steel professional chronograph wristwatch with registers and tachometer with a unique dial in the process of acquiring the beautiful ageing process of a tropical patina, reference. no. S105.012-65, movement no. 24004501, Produced in 1966
42 mm
Cal. 321, copper-finished lever movement, monometallic compensation balance, metal dust cover, luminescent baton indexes, three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, crystal etched with OMEGA symbol, large tonneau-shaped water-resistant type case with raised black bezel calibrated for tachometer, two round chronograph pushers in the band, downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed .
This model, Ref. 105.012, often referred to as the “Pre-moon” was in production for only a few months in late 1965. Omega designed this model with ridged lugs and protective shoulders to each side of the crown and chronograph pushers.
After rigorous testing by NASA of watches available in the market, only one watched survived ~ The Omega Speedmaster and Omega became the official watch of the Apollo program.
With the success of the Apollo program and Omega having the distinct honor of the watch that went to the moon, the iconic status and collectability of the present watch is a treasure find to watch collectors more importantly this year, 2019, marks the 50 th anniversary of the first man to step on the moon.
