Omega Speedmaster "Ed White"

We love Speedmasters. And we know you do, too - they are a major part of our lives here at Analog/Shift and we're always happy to share our affection for them with anyone who'll listen to us (or read our words!). As with other iconic timepieces, the Speedmaster has remained relatively unchanged since its introduction in 1957 - at least in that a contemporary Speedy is immediately recognizable as the newer cousin to those early pieces visually. From the oversized, deep black dials to the characteristic tachymeter bezels and barrel pushers, a Speedy is always a Speedy! With that said, collecting Speedmasters would be completely unrewarding if it were not for the tiny variations that make studying the evolution (albeit, subtle evolution) of the model so intense. We've often quipped that if "Understanding Vintage Watches" were a four-year university program, no less than a full semester would have to be dedicated to Speedmasters.  One of our favorite variants in the Speedmaster's 60 year h