The Original Moonwatch | 1966 Omega Speedmaster Professional (105.012-66)

Known as the Moonwatch, the Omega Speedmaster is widely associated with space travel. This “Pre-Moon” Speedmaster is a special example as it was the same reference worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts, making it the first watch ever to be worn on the Moon.

Omega released the Ref 105.012 in 1964 as a new generation chronograph that would become known as the Speedmaster Professional. It was the first Speedmaster to feature the asymmetrical case design and was also the first to list “Professional” on the dial. Omega used two different casemakers for this reference, Le Centrale Boites and Huguenin Frères, and there were distinct differences between cases.

A rare find, this vintage “Pre-Moon” Speedmaster Professional (Ref. 105.012-66) features the rare “Le Centrale Boites” or “CB” case. CB stands for Le Centrale Boites, which was one of two manufacturers who created Speedmaster cases for Omega. The CB cases are hallmarked with a “CB” on the caseback and they can be identified by a more flat lug structure on the upper side with a very thin facet on the inside. This thin facet is can disappear when being polished and these CB cases are becoming more difficult to find in an unpolished condition. ⁠⁠
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⌚️: 1966 Omega Speedmaster Professional (105.012-66)
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