Omega: A gentleman's stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Model: Speedmaster 'Ed White'
Reference: 105.003-63
Date: 1963
Movement: Cal.321 17-jewel, manual wind, with inner cap
Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre chronograph hand, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, black tachymeter bezel insert, logo crown flanked by twin pushers, screw-down back with hippocampus
Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown leather
Buckle/Clasp: Plain stainless steel buckle
Size: Case 38mm, bezel 39mm
Accompaniments: Original stainless steel bracelet with fold-over logo clasp and one end link, signed and numbered 7912 (missing some links)

Condition Report

Crystal (hesalite) visibly scratched throughout with a deep scratch from 7 to 2. Bezel insert scratched and worn. Scratches and abrasion throughout consistent with regular/daily wear. Case back with abrasions and some deeper scratches. Dial appears good. Minute and hour hands have some losses to the lume inserts. Lume throughout still has some life. Movement winds, sets and runs. Chronograph works (stop/start/return) and minutes advance accordingly but needs encouragement - it takes a few pressss to reset. Hour counter not tested. Original strap missing some links and also one end link. Abraded throughout and very loose. Movement serial number 20522613 matches ref date 1963. Not guaranteed for timekeeping or water resistance. It is advised that this watch is serviced by an Omega specialist before use.

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