Omega Speedmaster PreMoon Reference 105 012 65,... Lot 14

Omega Speedmaster PreMoon Reference 105 012 65, circa 1965. Mythical chronograph watch in steel with mechanical movement. - Asymmetrical steel case, white painted aluminum graduated tachymeter bezel, fluted crown, screwed caseback. - Black dial, luminescent painted baton hour markers, straight white painted hands, perpetual seconds at 9 o'clock, elapsed minutes totalizers (over 30 minutes) at 3 o'clock and hours totalizers (over 12 hours) at 6 o'clock, central arrow second hand for the chronograph function painted in white - Steel bracelet (reference 1506, Endlink 16, dated April 1966), steel folding clasp. Case, dial, bracelet, buckle and movement signed. Movement: hand-wound mechanical. Movement numbered 24.013.545. Diameter: 42 mm - Length of bracelet: 20 cm Among all the chronographs in the history of watchmaking, the Omega Speedmaster PréMoon has a special place. Known to be in the "Standard" equipment of astronauts, the "Speed" for the intimate and passionate, has known many versions, especially to celebrate the space missions since 1962. Condition report: Good general condition, scratches on the case, oxidized pusher to be restored, the watch works at the time of the expertise, without guarantee of functioning in time, a revision of use advised. -- Expert : Alexandre Léger