Omega, Speedmaster, Moonwatch, Professional, "Fighter Pilot Olle Attehall", "CB case", chronograph, ca 1967.
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Case size: 42 mm
Material: steel
Movement: manual, caliber 321
Year: circa 1967
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: original bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 1171/1/633
Reference number: ST 105.012
Serial number: 24'951'615
Case number: 105.012-66 (C.B)
Accompanied by: box, letter of provenance
Engraving "Olov Attehall Stockholm". Newer original bracelet.
The watch is in used vintage condition with scratches on the crystal, case, and bezel. Dial with patina. It has sharp lines 'CB lugs'.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
Provenance
This Omega Speedmaster belonged to my father, Olle Attehall, who was a fighter pilot in the Swedish Air Force and later a captain at SAS.
Flying was his great passion in life, and he began gliding as a teenager, later becoming a field pilot at Ljungbyhed. During the Cold War in the 1960s, Olle was a fighter pilot in the Air Force, flying both the legendary J 29 Tunnan and the fighter aircraft J 35 Draken.
My father received this watch from his mother, Svea, when he turned 30 years old, in 1967. The Omega Speedmaster was already known for its reliability, precision, and extremely robust manufacture. The watch has been through many trials and adventures.
My father had a long and rich life, he got to fly and do what he loved throughout his professional career.
Catarina Harling
More information
Omega used two different casemakers for the reference 105.012. Huguenin Frères (H.F) and La Cetrale Boîtes of Bien (C.B). The CB cases differ in that there is a small line between the polishing planes on the lugs. We have only seen this type of case on the sub-reference 105.012-66 made by La Centrale Boites.