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OMEGA | SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022 ST 71 'JB CHAMPION', A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971

Auction Closed

July 19, 08:01 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

OMEGA

SPEEDMASTER REF 145.022 ST 71 'JB CHAMPION'

A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, MADE IN 1971

Dial: black

Caliber: cal. 861 manual winding movement, 17 jewels

Movement number: 32'204'936

Case: stainless steel 

Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet signed JB Champion with folding clasp, stamped 10101, endlinks stamped 47

Dimensions: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture on November 18, 1971 and subsequent delivery to the United States. 

The reference 145.022 was the first of the Speedmaster's to introduce the celebrated caliber 861. 


The present example, reference 145.022-71, is an extremely sought after and rare piece within the collector community. Presented in overall very good condition from the original owner, this piece is further enhanced by its original JB Champion stainless steel bracelet.