Omega Speedmaster Ref. 145.022-68ST - 'Transitional' Unpolished w/ Extract

Omega Speedmaster Ref. 145.022-68ST - 'Transitional' Unpolished w/ Extract

Name: Omega Speedmaster Ref. 145.022-68ST - 'Transitional' Unpolished w/ Extract
Brand: Oliver & Clarke
SKU: OC3048
Price: 8950.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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The Omega Speedmaster is one of the most historically important, if not the most important wrist watch ever produced, full stop. Its story can be summed up with one simple acronym: NASA. Surely, this is not a watch that needs an introduction with our audience....

And as with so many other icons and popular vintage models, the Speedmaster has seen countless iterations and variants over its nearly 70-years of continuous production.

The Reference that we have here, a 145.022-68ST, is regarded as a 'transitional' reference, where traditional elements like the 'dot-over-ninety' (DON) bezel insert and applied Omega logo on the dial are present, are combined with elements from the next generation of Speedmaster such as the 41mm 'twisted'-lug case and new Calibre. 861 manual-winding movement.

This particular example dates to circa 1969 and is offered in fantastic overall condition. The case remains unpolished, with sharp undersides and normal wear present throughout. The black 'DON' bezel insert shows matching wear and has developed a gentle navy blue fade. It retains its correct signed crown, pushers, inner dust cover, and screw-down caseback. Inside, the 'stepped' dial is beautifully preserved, with gently patinated Tritium indices and a matching handset. It comes fitted to a correct 'flat-link' bracelet with a signed blade clasp and is powered by the aforementioned Cal. 861 manual-winding movement.

Additionally, this piece is accompanied by an extract from the archives, confirming production on 1/28/1969 and delivery to Taiwan.

Vintage Omega, with Speedmasters in particular, are something of a bargain on the market today, relative to their position just five or so years ago... and despite the relative availability of many of these references, it is not often that examples in this kind of condition surface. We've got nothing but faith and love in what is very likely the most important wrist watch of all time.

Stainless Steel 1969 Unpolished, Extract Manual Sport

Condition Report & Details

Condition:

Case: Unpolished, retaining thick lugs at all 4 corners with sharp undersides and clear factory finishing. Shows normal signs of wear throughout with no significant blemishes or damage. Correct crown and pushers. Inner dust cover.

Bezel: Correct ‘DON’ insert shows normal signs of wear with a mild fade.

Dial: Exceptional, beautifully preserved with a clean black surface and excellent printing. The Tritium indices exhibit an attractive and uniform patina throughout. Correct white-painted handset has aged slightly darker to the naked eye and matches nicely under UV inspection.

Movement:

Manual-winding Calibre .861 by Omega.

Bracelet/Strap:

Correct ‘flat-link’ with signed blade clasp ‘2.69.’ Excellent overall, showing normal signs of wear throughout with faint stretch. The clasp has likely been gently previously polished. Sized for ≈ 7.25” wrist.

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