1971 Omega Speedmaster Japanese Apollo XI 145.022-69 - Serviced
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 crisp case back. It's in beautiful, original condition and comes on the original 1116/575 bracelet.
The categorisation of the parts in the description below is based on the ‘Moonwatch Only’ book.
Additional product information
- Model/Modell/Modèle:
- Speedmaster Professional
- Year / Jahr / Année:
- 1971
- Reference / Referenz / Référence:
- ST145.022-69 Straight-Writing Ap. XI
- Serial Number / Serienummer / Numéro de Série:
- 316222XX
- Case / Gehäuse / Boîtier (1-10):
- very nice original stainless steel B1 case in strong unpolished condition with a few signs of wear but no major scratches or dents, original crisp straight-writing Apollo XI case back (7)
- Movement / Werk / Mouvement:
- very nice original Omega cal. 861 B1 copper coloured chronograph movement with steel chrono brake, based on the Lemania cal.1873 in very good working condition
- Winding / Aufzug / Remontage:
- manual
- Dial / Zifferblatt / Cadran:
- very nice original C1 step dial with beautiful yellow tritium markers and well matching original tritium hand set
- Bezel / Lünette / Lunette:
- good original black B2 tachymeter bezel with some signs of wear and some minor chipping, that has beautifuly faded to a steel grey colour
- Crystal / Glas / Verre:
- nice original Hesalite crystal with edged logo in the middle in very good condition with only superficial signs of wear
- Bracelet / Armband / Bracelet:
- very rare original Omega 1116 bracelet with 575 ends in nice condition with some signs of wear, mostly on the clasp and only slight stretch, total max. length ca. 19.5cm
- Diameter / Durchmesser / Diamètre:
- ca. 42mm
- Serviced / Revidiert / Révisé:
- freshly serviced by our watchmaker
- Accessoires:
- V-O watch pouch, our invoice with 1yr warranty - no Omega box or papers