OMEGA | SPEEDMASTER 145.022-68 'TRANSITIONAL', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1969
Auction Closed
July 19, 08:01 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
OMEGA
SPEEDMASTER 145.022-68 'TRANSITIONAL'
A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1969
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 861 manual winding movement, 17 jewels
Movement number: 27'324'930
Case: stainless steel
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet with folding clasp, no. 13, stamped 1039 and 4.68, endlinks stamped 516
Dimensions: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture on March 25, 1969, with subsequent delivery to the USA.
The present reference 145.022-68 from 1968 is considered in the collector community to be a 'transitional' Speedmaster. The rare, and highly sought after, 145.022-68 features all of the same traits as a reference 145.012-67 - with a few exceptions. The stepped dial features an applied metal logo, and long indexes. Additionally the bezel has the original 'dot over ninety' bezel, that has been well preserved over its 50 some year lifespan.
The 'transitional' model is distinguished by its change from the caliber 321 to caliber 861. The correct movement number for this begins in the mid 26 million serial range, which coincides with the 27'324'930 serial this watch bears.
In overall excellent condition, the present example bear the original Speedmaster Seahorse logo and original Omega crystal.