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 'TROPICAL', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1974
Auction Closed
July 19, 08:01 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
OMEGA
SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022-69 ST 'TROPICAL'
A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1974
Dial: black 'tropical'
Caliber: cal. 861 manual winding movement, 17 jewels
Movement number: 32'857'108
Case: stainless steel
Closure: stainless steel associate buckle
Dimensions: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture on October 7, 1974 and subsequent delivery to Canada.
Over the course of the Speedmaster's history, small modifications have been made over its sixty year production run, while still staying true to its original design. Reference 145.022 was the first model to incorporate integrated crown guards, a tachometer scale bezel and ‘lyre’ shaped lugs. The present example has been well preserved since its inception, and features a wonderful dial that has aged to an attractive shade of mocha. This 'tropical' dial is always a treat for collectors to own, giving it a sense of individuality amongst its peers.
Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives, confirming that it was delivered to Canada in October of 1974, the present watch is an excellent addition to any collector of vintage chronographs.