Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Fine Jewels, Watches & Handbags: Cologne
Omega
Speedmaster, Ref. 145.022 Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet Circa 1971
Lot Closed
June 14, 04:05 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Omega
Speedmaster, Ref. 145.022
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1971
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 861 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 45'254'553
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 42 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
There are several references which have become archetypes of the Omega Speedmaster, one being the 145.022, a reference which featured the lyre lugs and asymmetric case. In one watch, you can see very little changes from the late 1960s through today’s production.
The Omega Speedmaster Ref. 145.022 was the first Speedmaster housing the new caliber 861 movement that was introduced in 1968 as the successor of the caliber 321. The new movement ticked at 21,600vph and thus was more accurate than the caliber 321 that ticked at 18,000vph.