Omega Speedmaster: To the Moon and Back | Celebrating 50 years since Apollo 11
Omega Speedmaster: To the Moon and Back | Celebrating 50 years since Apollo 11
OMEGA | SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022-69 ST 'STRAIGHT WRITING', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971
Auction Closed
July 19, 08:01 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
OMEGA
SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022-69 ST 'STRAIGHT WRITING'
A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 861 manual winding movement, 17 jewels
Movement number: 32'199'041
Case: stainless steel
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet signed Gay Frères with folding clasp
Dimensions: 42mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm
Accessories: Accompanied by its Omega International guarantee dated 1973, travel pouch, and an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture on October 12, 1971 and subsequent delivery to Belgium.
The Omega Speedmaster is an iconic reference that has evolved gracefully over its 50 plus year production run. Reference 145.022 case design was particularly innovative, as it featured the firm's highly recognizable 'lyra' style lugs. Additionally, this model introduced an asymmetric case that incorporated a tachometer scale on the bezel and crown guards.
The present Speedmaster is a reference 145.022-69, also referred to as a 'straight writing' wristwatch due to its case back inscription. It is also accompanied by its original international guarantee dated 1973 further enhancing its collectability.