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OMEGA | SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022-69 ST 'STRAIGHT WRITING', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971

Auction Closed

July 19, 08:01 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

OMEGA

SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022-69 ST 'STRAIGHT WRITING'

A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971


Dial: black

Caliber: cal. 861 manual winding movement, 17 jewels

Movement number: 32'199'041

Case: stainless steel

Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet signed Gay Frères with folding clasp

Dimensions: 42mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm

Accessories: Accompanied by its Omega International guarantee dated 1973, travel pouch, and an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture on October 12, 1971 and subsequent delivery to Belgium. 

The Omega Speedmaster is an iconic reference that has evolved gracefully over its 50 plus year production run. Reference 145.022 case design was particularly innovative, as it featured the firm's highly recognizable 'lyra' style lugs. Additionally, this model introduced an asymmetric case that incorporated a tachometer scale on the bezel and crown guards.


The present Speedmaster is a reference 145.022-69, also referred to as a 'straight writing' wristwatch due to its case back inscription. It is also accompanied by its original international guarantee dated 1973 further enhancing its collectability.