Omega wristwatches have long been associated with NASA and the American manned moon flights of the late 1960s and 1970s. In 1964, their reference 105.003 “pre-professional” chronograph was released in three sub references the -63, -64 and -65 and it was the last model featuring straight lugs. That year Omega submitted two references 105.003-63 to NASA for rigorously testing and upon satisfactorily meeting all their requirements, NASA chooses the Speedmaster for its Gemini program, which preceded the Apollo program and sought to develop space travel techniques for the Apollo moon landing. In time, the model became known as the “Ed White” for the astronaut Edward Higgins White II, who on June 3, 1965 became the first astronaut to walk in space.

The reference 105.003 was produced between 1966 and 1969, the present -65 sub-model, from 1966 and sold to Mexico, is in very good overall condition with shallow wear consistent with use, however the case retains its strong proportions and the lug bevels are present. The dial has aged to a “tropical” chocolate brown tone over the last 50 years enhancing the vintage vibe of the watch. The Speedmaster became a professional tool watch that saw men to the moon and back, and it is still being produced today.