1971 Omega Speedmaster Japanese Apollo XI 145.022-69
Description
This is a very rare example of the Omega 145.022-69 Apollo XI Speedmaster as they were delivered in a small badge (allegedly 300 pcs) to Japan. They were all produced in the 31mio serial range in 1971 and delivered to Japan in 1972. These Speedies with the rare case back engraving were similar to the straight-writing watches, which were the first reaction of Omega to the moon landing and share the 145.022-69 reference. These are some of the rarest Speedmasters ever produced and compard to their sisters in yellow gold, their prices have not skyrocketed yet...
This example here has a very nice original step dial and a very crisp case back. It's in beautiful and honest original condition and comes on the original 1116/575 bracelet and an extract of the archives.
Additional product information
- Model/Modell/Modèle:
- Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
- Year / Jahr / Année:
- 1971
- Reference / Referenz / Référence:
- ST145.022-69 Straight-Writing
- Serial Number / Serienummer / Numéro de Série:
- 313135XX
- Case / Gehäuse / Boîtier (1-10):
- very nice original stainless steel case in nice unpolished condition with a few minor signs of wear but no major scratches or dents, original crisp straight-writing Apollo XI case back (7)
- Movement / Werk / Mouvement:
- very good original cal. 861 chronograph movement in very good working condition but service history unknown to us
- Winding / Aufzug / Remontage:
- manual
- Dial / Zifferblatt / Cadran:
- very nice original step dial with beautiful yellow tritium markers and well matching original tritium hand set
- Bezel / Lünette / Lunette:
- great original black tachymeter bezel with only small signs of wear that has beautifuly faded to a steel grey colour
- Crystal / Glas / Verre:
- nice original Hesalite crystal in very good condition with only superficial signs of wear
- Bracelet / Armband / Bracelet:
- very rare original Omega 1116 bracelet with 575 ends in really nice condition with minmal stretch, total length ca. 19cm
- Diameter / Durchmesser / Diamètre:
- ca. 42mm
- Serviced / Revidiert / Révisé:
- 0
- Accessoires:
- Vintage-Oyster watch pouch, extract of the archive