OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 105.012-66

The OMEGA Speedmaster was introduced in 1957, initially created for drivers in automotive racing. However, it would reach iconic status by eventually reaching spaceflight qualification by NASA amongst several of the highest grade chronographs of its era. This is an outstanding OMEGA Speedmaster reference 105.012 and a classic vintage model. It could be a perfect timepiece for just about any watch collector. The reference 105.012 was the first asymmetrical case to be released in the Speedmaster line throughout 1963-1966.

The reference 105.012 were first Speedmaster with crown and pusher guards, garnering the “Professional” name on the dial for the case upgrade. It features a stepped dial, and an applied OMEGA logo.

It has one of the most attractive dial, hand, and bezel combinations I have seen on any Speedmaster. It features the original flatter 105.012 pushers. The watch is powered by the iconic calibre 321, a calibre which was recently re-released to excitement of Speedmaster lovers.

The case was made by Huguenin Frères, and remains very crisp, showing its true form. The case is lightly polished and has its service crown. The dimensions are 42mm in diameter with a lug width of 20mm. The reference 105.012 is highly prized and collected because it was the exact same model worn by Neil Armstrong to the Moon.

To learn more about the OMEGA Speedmaster, you can watch ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The OMEGA Speedmaster’ video I made with Ben Clymer in 2015 (and corresponding article).

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. I purchased the watch from the son of the original owner, who was an amateur race car driver and glider pilot. He loved speed and this was a faithful companion on his wrist! The son was selling it to help fund his daughter’s wedding.

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