Lot 1015 | Omega | Seamaster

OMEGA
Seamaster.

Type of watch: Chronograph.
Origin: Switzerland, Biel.
Date: 1964.
Clockwork: Manual winding, Cal. 321.
Case/Wristband: Steel, leather strap with pin buckle, dial cream-colored, hands and indices silver, luminous material.
Total Weight: ca. 50 g.
Measurement: Ø 35 mm, length 19 cm.
Reference-No: 105.004-64.
Movement-No.: 22081351.
Description: 3-hand-chronograph with 30-minute counter at "3" o'clock, 12-hour counter at"6" o'clock, subsidiary seconds at "9" o'clock.

The calibre 321 is one of Omega's most legendary clockworks and was a manual winding chronograph based on the Lemania calibre 2310 and was used in numerous models, including the famous Omega Speedmaster.
The importance of the Omega Speedmaster in the history of watchmaking cannot be overestimated.
Originally developed for racing, the model eventually became the apple of NASA's eye for use in space.
The 'Ed White' (built in '64-69) was the first Speedmaster to fulfil the requirements for NASA's space missions during the initial tests.
The nickname comes from the now astronaut who was the first person to complete the 'spacewalk'!
The St 105.003 is considered one of, if not the most important reference and was used on all Gemini missions.
It should also be noted that Omega's high-quality Calibre 321 is probably the company's most important clockwork, as it was also used for this model alongside the first Speedmaster 'Broad Arrow', which was introduced in 1957.

Vault watch, despite its age, the watch is in excellent condition.
From the collection of an important Cologne watch connoisseur.
Box: no.
Papers: no.
Accessoires: yes. Card case and booklet.