Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 1970
OMEGA Speedmaster 145.022-69, DO90, Pre-moon caseback
Serial: 30592023
Circa: 1970
Reference: 145.022-69
CASE: 42mm Stainless Steel, lyre lug moonwatch case, acrylic crystal, black tachymeter 'DO90' bezel & screw case back with hippocampus logo
DIAL: Black matte step dial with tritium hour markers
MOVEMENT: Caliber 861, hand wound mechanical chronograph, 17 jewels
BRACELET: Omega stainless steel 1039/516 bracelet dated 3.70
CONDITION REPORT: Overall excellent condition. Case is worn with scratches and marks, but appears unpolished. Tritium lume on the dial and hands is original and intact and has darkened over time.
The movement was fully overhauled in June 2024.
NOTES: According to the Omega Museum archives, the present watch was manufactured on September 9, 1970 and delivered to USA.
The term pre-Moon, when referring to the Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69, can be a bit confusing as deliveries began after the lunar landing towards December 1969. Several variations exist within the 145.022-69 model, not all of which are pre-Moon. The watch is notable for its diverse configurations, including three types of tachymeter bezels, optional bezels, three versions of casebacks and even a predisposition for tropical dials. Additionally, the 145.022-69 is the first steel Speedmaster to feature the new dial with the painted logo and shortened tritium hour markers. |