OMEGA | SPEEDMASTER REF 105.002-62 'FAP', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1963

The rare reference 105.002-62 was produced between late 1962 and the second quarter of 1964 within the 19.583.xxx to 20.525.xxx serial range. This actual reference came to life after Omega renamed the reference 2998-62. Interestingly, some 2998-62 were still delivered during the production of the 105.002-62, as Omega likely had some spare 2998-62 cases.

The design cues are therefore very identical to the 2998-62, with a base 500 dot over ninety (DON) tachometer bezel which was introduced on the reference 2998-3 in 1960, a set of luminous Alpha hands and the early 4mm small pushers. The inner case back of reference 105.002-62 ironically bears the SC lettering, referring to Central Seconds, even though the running seconds would be displayed on the 9 o’clock subsidiary register.

In addition to being part of the space exploration for many decades and reaching a legendary status in doing so, the Speedmaster was also the perfect choice for elite Military forces.

The present Speedmaster reference 105.002-62 FAP, or Fuerza Aérea del Perú stands as an exceptionally collectible piece. The Peruvian Airforce was created in 1929 and has actively protected its Nation since, taking part in military conflicts such as the Peruvian-Ecuadorian War, the Cold War and the Cenepa War to name but a few. Omega supplied the FAP mostly with CK 2915 references, making the present watch an extremely rare iteration of an already elusive reference. The timepiece looks identical to a standard production ref. 105.002-62 with the addition of the 'FAP' initials engraved into the case back.