Experience the legendary Omega Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-69, introduced in 1957 for automotive racing and later acclaimed for its spaceflight heritage. This timepiece showcases a striking tropical dial that has developed a rich brown hue, complemented by attractive tritium luminous markers. Powered by the manual wind Caliber 861, it features a polished 42mm case and is paired with an Omega 1039 bracelet. Although it lacks box and papers, this watch runs smoothly and remains a captivating piece of horological history.
From the brand: The Omega Speedmaster was introduced in 1957, initially created for drivers in automotive racing. However, it would reach iconic status by eventually reaching spaceflight qualification by NASA amongst several of the highest grade chronographs of its era.
This OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-69 is an incredible example. This example has a tropical dial that has turned a rich brown color with attractive tritium luminous plots. The serial number dates to circa 1968-1969 and it is paired with an Omega reference 1039 bracelet with 516 end-links dating to 1971.
The case measures 42mm. It is powered by the manual wind movement Caliber 861 manufactured by Lemania. The case has been polished.
To learn more about the Omega Speedmaster, you can watch ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster’ video by Eric Wind and Ben Clymer from 2015 (and corresponding article).
The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history but it is running well.
