Community Stories

Ed White - Everyday?

V
Posts
34
Likes
4
Hi All,

I am a new member and have been a long time admirer of the pre-moon speedy. I have never owned an Omega before however my 40th is coming up and I’m looking at purchasing one of my favourite watches.

Firstly any help for a novice would be greatly appreciated in knowing what to look out for and how to ‘buy the seller’. Are there members that would recommend which watches being sold are ‘fair value’ and original?

Also would you be able to ware an Ed White every day or rotate it every week?

What are the price ranges currently for a good example?

Thank you very much I’m advanced.

Vardester
 
kov
Posts
4,113
Likes
16,299
Daily beater Ed White works really well, good luck for your research 😉

71C3A403-5CBB-4E65-93A9-8317D6900CC5.jpeg
 
stefman
Posts
384
Likes
686
I don’t have an Ed White, but a 145.012-67 as a daily wearer, I don’t see how an Ed White could not be a daily wearer. Reliable movement and watch. Go for it!
 
Davidt
Posts
11,265
Likes
19,734
Once sympathetically serviced there's no reason a 105.003 can't be worn everyday.

Just be careful around water/heavy rain etc.
 
SlimFitLawyer
Posts
2
Likes
2
Vardster:

I wish you much luck in finding the pre-moon Speedmaster. That being said, do not sleep on the Man on the Moon. It is also a beautiful watch. I find myself falling in love with mine over and over again. In fact, it happens almost every time I switch out the NATO.

In regards to where to purchase an Omega, in general, I strongly suggest doing your research should you decide to purchase from eBay or Etsy. I have seen several redials and frankenwatches on both platforms. Case in point: I recently saw a franken-Seamaster that looked amazing; however, when analyzing the case back I noticed that the reference number did not match the dial or the one stamped on the movement. Yikes!

The gray market (Jomashop and similar places) is a good place to purchase new Omegas. I also find that the gray market tends to be a little cheaper than the boutiques. On the right day you can find a new MOTM Speedmaster Professional for $3,300 on the gray market. That being said, in my opinion, there are very few experiences that compare to purchasing from a boutique. As such, I suggest you purchase from an Omega store if you want a new watch and do not mind spending a few more dollars.

I wish you the best of luck in finding an Ed White and make sure you post a wrist watch picture once you get your Omega.
 
Speedy Black OEM NATO.jpeg
padders
Posts
9,512
Likes
14,997
I think it is more generally known as the Moonwatch. Show me where it is called the MOTM Speedmaster? I am not sure why it bugs me to see it called that, but it does! My miserableness aside, welcome to the forum!

Re the OP question. Would I wear my Ed White every day? No I wouldn't to be honest, walking round with something worth 5 figures on my wrist which is likely not fully waterproof with a plastic crystal, working where I do is not my idea of an relaxed life. If you like the straight lug design, for a daily wearer a FOIS or one of the other 39mm case variants makes more sense IMO. A 60th Anni LE might be perfect if you like the broad arrow hands. That too is expensive but will be at least be reliably waterproof and can be fully repaired if damaged. Of course if you like the Pro case you have many more options. Ironically, having said that, my 145.012-68 gets a lot of wear but for some reason I am less precious about that one, even though it cost me nearly as much as my EW. Fickle me!

SlimFitLawyer SlimFitLawyer
Vardster:

I wish you much luck in finding the pre-moon Speedmaster. That being said, do not sleep on the Man on the Moon. It is also a beautiful watch. I find myself falling in love with mine over and over again. In fact, it happens almost every time I switch out the NATO.

In regards to where to purchase an Omega, in general, I strongly suggest doing your research should you decide to purchase from eBay or Etsy. I have seen several redials and frankenwatches on both platforms. Case in point: I recently saw a franken-Seamaster that looked amazing; however, when analyzing the case back I noticed that the reference number did not match the dial or the one stamped on the movement. Yikes!

The gray market (Jomashop and similar places) is a good place to purchase new Omegas. I also find that the gray market tends to be a little cheaper than the boutiques. On the right day you can find a new MOTM Speedmaster Professional for $3,300 on the gray market. That being said, in my opinion, there are very few experiences that compare to purchasing from a boutique. As such, I suggest you purchase from an Omega store if you want a new watch and do not mind spending a few more dollars.

I wish you the best of luck in finding an Ed White and make sure you post a wrist watch picture once you get your Omega.
Edited:
 
V
Posts
34
Likes
4
SlimFitLawyer SlimFitLawyer
Vardster:

I wish you much luck in finding the pre-moon Speedmaster. That being said, do not sleep on the Man on the Moon. It is also a beautiful watch. I find myself falling in love with mine over and over again. In fact, it happens almost every time I switch out the NATO.

In regards to where to purchase an Omega, in general, I strongly suggest doing your research should you decide to purchase from eBay or Etsy. I have seen several redials and frankenwatches on both platforms. Case in point: I recently saw a franken-Seamaster that looked amazing; however, when analyzing the case back I noticed that the reference number did not match the dial or the one stamped on the movement. Yikes!

The gray market (Jomashop and similar places) is a good place to purchase new Omegas. I also find that the gray market tends to be a little cheaper than the boutiques. On the right day you can find a new MOTM Speedmaster Professional for $3,300 on the gray market. That being said, in my opinion, there are very few experiences that compare to purchasing from a boutique. As such, I suggest you purchase from an Omega store if you want a new watch and do not mind spending a few more dollars.

I wish you the best of luck in finding an Ed White and make sure you post a wrist watch picture once you get your Omega.
SlimFitLawyer SlimFitLawyer
Vardster:

I wish you much luck in finding the pre-moon Speedmaster. That being said, do not sleep on the Man on the Moon. It is also a beautiful watch. I find myself falling in love with mine over and over again. In fact, it happens almost every time I switch out the NATO.

In regards to where to purchase an Omega, in general, I strongly suggest doing your research should you decide to purchase from eBay or Etsy. I have seen several redials and frankenwatches on both platforms. Case in point: I recently saw a franken-Seamaster that looked amazing; however, when analyzing the case back I noticed that the reference number did not match the dial or the one stamped on the movement. Yikes!

The gray market (Jomashop and similar places) is a good place to purchase new Omegas. I also find that the gray market tends to be a little cheaper than the boutiques. On the right day you can find a new MOTM Speedmaster Professional for $3,300 on the gray market. That being said, in my opinion, there are very few experiences that compare to purchasing from a boutique. As such, I suggest you purchase from an Omega store if you want a new watch and do not mind spending a few more dollars.

I wish you the best of luck in finding an Ed White and make sure you post a wrist watch picture once you get your Omega.
 
padders
Posts
9,512
Likes
14,997
Reborn Reborn
Neither would I. I have been wearing my Edwhite everyday for the last few weeks after I bought it, but will probably store it away and wear it once a month or something...
This makes sense. Thinking about it some more, I think I want mine to remain special and I worry that if I wear it everyday it will become, well everyday!
 
V
Posts
34
Likes
4
Sorry just learning the platform. Thank you for your response and helpful advice. What is the grey market? I presume frakenwatch are watches where someone has used different parts that don’t actually match the watch? Is it perceived to be ok to purchase the correct items in terms of date that match the vintage watch even though they were not original to that actual watch? Sorry if they seem naive questions. Thanks
 
jaguar11
Posts
2,707
Likes
17,390
No reason why it can't be worn every day. Tough robust watch. Enjoy your research in to what is best for you.
 
Davidt
Posts
11,265
Likes
19,734
Haha the "Speedmaster - Man on the Moon/MOTM" name winds me up as well.

It's that lousy bastard Archie's fault!
 
marco
Posts
1,266
Likes
3,062
I have found wearing expensive valuable watches has a phsycological effect , you are constantly aware that your left wrist is special and I manage to compensate accordingly.
But don't put yourself in stressful situations where one may need to move fast, a knock on the printer , coffee machine or jumping out of the truck all can be deleterious to your masterpiece. Plan accordingly and they are wonderful to wear.
I do sometimes find that I suddenly think what I am I doing wearing this figure watch here ,its back in the safe that night.
Horses for courses man whatever your comfortable with.
 
JACK G
Posts
359
Likes
647
jaguar11 jaguar11
No reason why it can't be worn every day. Tough robust watch. Enjoy your research in to what is best for you.

Totally agree with this and I'm sure Ed White was not over concerned when he stepped into Space. But then he probably didn't pay for it.
 
Taddyangle
Posts
4,821
Likes
31,573
Davidt Davidt
Haha the "Speedmaster - Man on the Moon/MOTM" name winds me up as well.

It's that lousy bastard Archie's fault!

To be fair, he says MOTFM. 😀
 
Dan S
Posts
20,167
Likes
46,819
I think it's hard to generalize about this, since it will depend a lot on the initial condition of the movement, how well it has been maintained, and how well you maintain it. Obviously the 321 movement is robust, but most of us really don't know whether our watches have been heavily worn over the years and how well they have been maintained. Personally I rotate through my vintage watches, and I don't keep the automatics on a winder. I tend to think that they will be preserved better in the long run.
 
27 More Posts...
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

agsstructures

Help with a Vintage Ed White 105.003

agsstructures Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
padders
padders
Posts
13
Views
770
Jezrant

Vintage Omega as everyday beater?

Jezrant Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
JwRosenthal
JwRosenthal
Posts
29
Views
2K
Laneside

My Ed White project update #2

Laneside Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
sgk
sgk
Posts
10
Views
894
glennbech

Some advice on a 105.003-65 Ed White Pre-moon

glennbech Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Laneside
Laneside
Posts
11
Views
1K
C

Grading my new (to me) Ed White 105.003-65

CSGEW Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Wat-1
Wat-1
Posts
9
Views
2K
Laneside

My Ed White project #1

Laneside Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice
Laneside
Laneside
Posts
11
Views
2K