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Omega
Omega Speedmaster ref. 145022-74 ST | A stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch | Circa. 1975
Lot Closed
September 7, 02:52 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Omega
Speedmaster, Ref. 145022-74 ST
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1975
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 861 manual winding, 17 jewels
Movement number: 31'004'302
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
In 1965, Omega Speedmaster was chosen by NASA as the best chronograph for astronauts to wear in space, which launched the Speedmaster's historic success as a "Moonwatch." The Omega Speedmaster was then worn on all six lunar missions.
Omega's Speedmaster collection has seen many variations. The tachymeter scale on the Speedmaster bezel was the first of its kind. Today, the tachymeter bezel is still a staple on the Speedmaster; it is used to measure the speed at which the wearer travels over a fixed period of time.