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Omega Speedmaster 'Ed White' 105.003-63 For a lot of Speedmaster enthusiasts, this is the one. And even for those not so familiar with the exact lineage of the Speedmaster who may not know the specific reference 105.003, they likely are aware of the name given to it; the Ed White. Famous for being the first American astronaut to walk in space, Mr White did so with this very reference strapped around his space suit. Not only is the history of this reference very cool, but so is the watch itself. It used the early 'straight lug' 39mm case, so no twist in it like the later lyre lugs. It also featured no crown guards, the famous 'dot-over-ninety (DON)' bezel, and was the first Speedmaster to feature the baton-style hands we still see today. Oh, and it also happened to be powered by the iconic 321 manual wind movement. It's no wonder this is one of the most coveted vintage Speedmasters. This particular example was first delivered to Mexico in 1964, and presents in excellent vintage condition. The case is thick and sharp, with even lugs. It shows some small nicks and scratches as you'd expect, but in fantastic condition. Pushers are original, and the crown is a later service replacem…