| Manufacturer: | Omega |
| Regular Price: | $7,197.86 |
| Item Number: | 150337 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Speedmaster 145.022-69 "Straight Writing" |
| Serial/Year: | 31,XXX,XXX - Circa 1971 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Manuel wind Omega caliber 861 |
| Case: | Stainless steel (42mm) w/ black Tachymeter bezel, acrylic crystal with Omega symbol in center |
| Dial: | Black stepped dial w/ index hour markers w/ 60-second, 30-minute and 12-hour sub-dials |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel no. 1131 bracelet with 23 links and no. 633 end links. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Omega comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This Omega watch is in good, honest vintage condition. The case is in good condition with wear and has been polished. The black paint has all been worn from nearly all the writing on the caseback. The bezel is in good condition with some scratches and wear to the paint along the entire outer edge. The dial is in great condition with light patina. The lume on the dial and in the hands has developed patina and have aged to a similar pale yellow color. The hands have developed some darker patina around the edges of the lume, this can be hard to see without a loupe. The hands have developed some patina. The bracelet is in good condition with some stretch between the links.
By Paul Altieri
Omega debuted the reference 145.022-69 in circa 1969 and this specific reference was only produced until around 1971. The 145.022-69 was the last reference to feature a stepped dial and the first to house the 861 movement. These 145.022's originally didn't have any mention of the moon landing on the caseback and these would be known as "Pre-Moon." After the moon landing on July 20, 1969 Omega changed the casebacks to say "FLIGHT QUALIFIED BY NASA FOR ALL MANNED SPACE MISSIONS THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON." First this was written around the edge and in four straight lines in the center of the caseback. Eventually Omega would change this to have a medallion in the center with the writing around that. Omega still decorates the Speedmaster casebacks in this way. Collectors gravitate towards these "straight line" examples like the watch we have here because they are not very common and mark a time in Omega's history when they started to add this text to the casebacks.
This specific watch comes from a collector who had the watch for over 30 years. The watch was clearly worn and enjoyed and has a good, worn but well taken care of look to it. The bezel has some consistent wear around the edge that gives it a cool vintage vibe and the lume has all aged to an even pale yellow color adding to the overall charm. These 145.022's with "Straight writing" offer a great value and are perfect for those looking to start a collection or simply add a timeless chronograph to it.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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