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OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Moonwatch’ Ref. 105.012-65
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OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Moonwatch’ Ref. 105.012-65
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
Voluntary lot
Description
OMEGA Speedmaster ‘Moonwatch’
Ref. 105.012-65
No. 24005740
Circa 1966
Stainless steel wrist chronograph
Case: round, tachymeter bezel, screw-down caseback, signed
Dial: black, luminescent hands and hour markers, three sub-dials for 12-hour, 30-minute and seconds display, minute track with 1/5-second graduations, signed
Movement: mechanical cal. 321, protective cap, signed
Buckle: steel pin buckle, branded
Diameter: 42 mm
Provenance: Private collection
A stainless steel manual-winding chronograph wristwatch with an Omega buckle. From a private collector.
Within the world of the Omega Speedmaster Professional ref. 105.012-65, the reference 105.012 holds a special place as it is the model worn by the astronauts on the Apollo missions: the genuine ‘Moonwatch’.
The first Speedmaster to feature the word ‘Professional’ on the dial, our example is a 105.012-65 version, produced only between 1965 and 1966. With its famous ‘lyre lugs’, which have become the aesthetic hallmark of the Moonwatch, this iconic timepiece was acquired by its current owner some twenty years ago from a Parisian establishment that is a must-visit for collectors.
Within the world of the Omega Speedmaster Professional ref. 105.012-65, the reference 105.012 holds a special place, as it is the model worn by the astronauts of the Apollo missions — the true “Moonwatch.”
The first Speedmaster to feature the word “Professional” on the dial, our example is a reference 105.012-65 produced only between 1965 and 1966. With its distinctive “lyre lugs”, which became the aesthetic hallmark of the Moonwatch, this iconic timepiece was acquired by its current owner around twenty years ago from one of Paris’s most renowned specialist dealers for collectors.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement and chronograph function operational at the time of writing the catalogue. Good overall condition. Case well preserved, a few scratches, seahorse engraving clearly visible on the back. Dial with applied hour markers. Service bezel. Scratches on the plexiglass. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch remains subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items on offer may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.
*We advise potential buyers that straps made from the leather of protected species are displayed but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these straps in the event of importation.
CONDITION REPORT:
Movement and chronograph functions operational at the time of cataloguing. Good condition. Well-preserved case with some scratches; hippocampus engraving clearly visible on the caseback. Dial with relumed hour markers. Serviced bezel. Scratches to the plexiglass. Servicing recommended.
Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty is provided regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to have the water resistance checked. Any information regarding restoration, accidents or condition remains subject to the personal assessment of prospective buyers. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or accidents does not imply that an item is free from defects. All items offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate.
*Please note that straps made from materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (e.g. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to dispatch.
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