102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 199
Omega, Swiss, "Speedmaster Moon Watch", Movement No. 26791192, Ref. 145.022-69 ST, Cal. 861, 42 mm, circa 1968
A vintage wristwatch with chronograph, 30 min. and 12h counter, auxiliary seconds and tachy bezel, so called "Straight Writing" Speedmaster - with Omega certificate
Case: steel, screw back with "Straight Writing" engraving "THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON" and "FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS", anti-magnetic protection cap, Hesalite crystal. Dial: black, short hour hand, signature "T SWISS MADE T" at 6 o'clock, drop-style seconds hand (luminous material is broken out), luminous hands.
The Speedmaster 145.022 was an extremely long-lived reference and is regarded as the turning point in the continuous development of the Speedmaster. It is the first Speedmaster model featuring the legendary caliber 861, a cam switch movement that was easier to produce in large numbers. The Speedmaster reference 145.022-69 was produced from 1969 to 1971 and can be categorised as "before the moon landing" and "after the moon landing". On occasion of the landing on the moon in July 1969, Omega launched some few Speedmaster models reference 145.022 with a new caseback design to commemorate the mission: the caseback bears a horizontal engraving of the words "The first watch worn on the Moon". To the collectors, these examples of the Speedmaster are known as "Straight Writing" Speedmasters.
The overall, original condition of this timepiece is excellent; the edges are still crispy, the engraving on the back is deep. The case has some slight, age appropriate surface scratches; the colour of the tachy bezel has faded over time and shows some charming signs of age, lending the watch a new and very appealing beauty.
A vintage wristwatch with chronograph, 30 min. and 12h counter, auxiliary seconds and tachy bezel, so called "Straight Writing" Speedmaster - with Omega certificate
Case: steel, screw back with "Straight Writing" engraving "THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON" and "FLIGHT-QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS", anti-magnetic protection cap, Hesalite crystal. Dial: black, short hour hand, signature "T SWISS MADE T" at 6 o'clock, drop-style seconds hand (luminous material is broken out), luminous hands.
The Speedmaster 145.022 was an extremely long-lived reference and is regarded as the turning point in the continuous development of the Speedmaster. It is the first Speedmaster model featuring the legendary caliber 861, a cam switch movement that was easier to produce in large numbers. The Speedmaster reference 145.022-69 was produced from 1969 to 1971 and can be categorised as "before the moon landing" and "after the moon landing". On occasion of the landing on the moon in July 1969, Omega launched some few Speedmaster models reference 145.022 with a new caseback design to commemorate the mission: the caseback bears a horizontal engraving of the words "The first watch worn on the Moon". To the collectors, these examples of the Speedmaster are known as "Straight Writing" Speedmasters.
The overall, original condition of this timepiece is excellent; the edges are still crispy, the engraving on the back is deep. The case has some slight, age appropriate surface scratches; the colour of the tachy bezel has faded over time and shows some charming signs of age, lending the watch a new and very appealing beauty.
estimated
5.500—7.500 €
Price realized
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