Lot 368

Omega, Swiss, "Speedmaster Professional", Movement No. 27324107, Ref. 145.022-68 ST, Cal. 861, 42 mm, circa 1969
A vintage wristwatch, so called "Transitional" with chronograph, 30 min. and 12h counter, auxiliary seconds and tachy bezel, the first Speedmaster model to be fitted with the famous caliber 861 movement
Case: steel, screw back with Speedmaster logo, anti-magnetic protection cap, Hesalite crystal, "Omega" steel bracelet, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 175 mm. Dial: black.
This Omega reference 145.022-68 is regarded as a "transitional" Speedmaster - it is the first Speedmaster fitted with the novel calibre 861 but features, with a few exceptions, the typical traits of its predecessor reference 145.012-67. The Omega logo is made of metal, the indexes are unusually long and the dial is stepped.
The overall condition of this timepiece is outstandingly good; the edges are sharply defined, the Speedmaster logo on the back is deeply engraved. The case shows some minor signs of age age with some slight scratches and the luminous indexes have acquired a cream-coloured patina, which gives the watch a graceful and charming appeal.

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