Omega Speedmaster 105.003 Caliber 321 Acquisition
Collection

Omega Speedmaster 105.003 Caliber 321 Acquisition

By amanico · May 8, 2010 · 71 replies
amanico
WPS member · Omega forum
71 replies14199 views0 photos
f 𝕏 in 💬 🔗

amanico, a self-proclaimed rebel against the ubiquity of the Omega Speedmaster, shares his journey of finally succumbing to its charm and acquiring a significant reference. His post details the thought process behind choosing a straight-lugged 105.003 and his ambition to complete the 'Holy Trinity' of vintage Omega tool watches.

I had a lot of difficulties to join the ranks when it comes to the Speedie...

The major problem is that, in France, everybody considers the Speedie as a summary of Horology...

So, if you don't have your Speedie, you know nothing, you are nothing, and you don't understand nothing to watches.

As a rebel I am, I swore I will never get this watch, as I didn't want to look like these guys.

But hey, only fools never change their mind...

smile

So, while I am tempting to build a small collection of Omega Watches, I fell on this early catalogue from the mid 50ies, presenting the CK 2913, along with the CK 2914 and 2915...The Holy Trinity.

" Holy Trinity "... What a concept!

I first began with a SM 300 from ...( Sorry, Graham... ) '64.

Then, the same Graham made me discover the charm of the SM 300 with the thin bezel.

So, I got, some months ago, a nice 14 755.

SM 300 from '64, 14755 from '62...2 watches were still missing: The Speedie, and the Railmaster.

The Railmaster is still in my wish list, a nice CK 2913 would make my day.

The Speedie?

Damn, there is not only one, but so many!

Which one to get?

Straight lugs, or assymetrical case?

I decided to go as close as possible to the roots, so straight lugs for me.

But which one, as there are still so many!

By order of preference: The CK 2915, or more precisely one of them, as there were, once again, several versions.

The 2998 is a more reasonnable compromise, but, like the for the CK 2915, it seems that I missed the train, and that the prices reached the sky...

So, what else?

Finally, I found it.

A 105 003.



From what I understood, this is a kind of Transitional Speedmaster, which was available for a very few years ( 1963 / 1966 ).

Still straight lugs, this reference borrowed the 2998 dial ( if I got it correctly ), no " professional " on the dial, a nice patina, and let's not forget the " motor ", the famous 321, which was housed in prestigious watches such as the Vacheron Constantin or the Patek Philippe Chronos.

smile

Cherry on the cake, it came on its original bracelet!



Looking forward to complete my " Holy Trinity ", I can proudly wear my Patek Vacheron Speedie...

smile



Best ot All,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-05-08 08:25:33

About the Fiat Ref. 1966

The 1966 Ford Mustang represents a significant year for the model, building on the initial success of its introduction. This reference is part of the first generation, which established the Mustang as a distinct category of American automobile. It continued to offer a range of body styles and engine options, allowing for considerable personalization and appealing to a broad market segment. The 1966 model year saw refinements rather than radical changes, solidifying its design language and market position.

The vehicle's construction typically featured a steel unibody chassis. Various engine configurations were available, including inline-six and V8 options, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. Specific dimensions varied slightly depending on the body style, such as coupe, convertible, or fastback. The interior offered a functional layout, with instrumentation focused on driver information.

This reference holds interest for collectors due to its place in the early history of the Mustang and its enduring popularity. The availability of different engine and trim levels means that specific examples can vary widely in their features and performance. It remains a recognizable and sought-after classic, often celebrated at automotive events worldwide.

Specifications

Caliber
B18
Case
Steel
Diameter
40.5mm
Dial
Black
Water Resist.
100m
Crystal
Glass

Key Points from the Discussion

Advertisement
The Discussion
MA
mac_omega
May 8, 2010

Hi Nicolas, welcome to the club! I did surrender some months ago - I know your thoughts and feelings as I went through all that... BTW it is a very nice catch - congrats and enjoy! You will find a nice Railmaster too - you could  take the little later 5 digit reference as well - it is quite the same! I did so... kind regards Erich

MS
MSNWatch
May 8, 2010

A change to the correct hands with appropriate re-luming and it will look even nicer.

AM
amanico
May 8, 2010

And I thought they were correct! I saw the problem about the lume, not the issue with the hands... Damn, I'm not made for these Speedies! Best, and thanks, my friend. Will try to find an solution. Nicolas

FA
FanFrancisco
May 8, 2010

... haha, Nico you are with us now. honestly, Speedie has some very special charm in it, not sure how to say it correctly, but after i got my one, once you are wearing it on the wrist, you feel its significant history with you on the walk. because of this Speedie, i am also getting to understand why most of us like chronograph which every collector/watch lover should own one at least in our collection eventually. anyway, i am glad to see your nice piece. stefan This message has been edited by St

AM
amanico
May 8, 2010

I'm still badly hunting the Railmaster, but it is getting closer and closer... As for the Speedie, it was funny to find which would be MINE. I'm still discovering it, but I don't have a bad feeling when on the wrist! Best, Nicolas

AM
amanico
May 8, 2010

I'm on the " discovery " period, though... I love a lot this case, I would have preferred the hands of the 2998, or better, those of the CK 2915 , but hey, that's a promising beginning... Best, my friend. Nicolas

Advertisement

Continue the conversation

This thread is active on the Omega forum with 71 replies. Share your knowledge with fellow collectors.

Join the Discussion →