Omega Speedmaster Professional Watch, Reference 145.022-69 ST, Stainless Steel, Black Dial, Hand-Wound

An Omega Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022-69 ST, with a hand-wound calibre 861 chronograph, a black dial and a steel bracelet of the so-called caterpillar pattern.

The Piece

Omega was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848 by Louis Brandt and moved to Biel in 1880, and its Speedmaster, introduced in 1957, was qualified by NASA for manned missions in 1965.

This is a Professional model with the hand-wound calibre 861, a black dial with three chronograph registers, and a stainless steel case with a black bezel. The bracelet is the caterpillar type with a folding clasp, and the case back is engraved. A timing check records the watch running about eight seconds slow per day, which is offered as a guide only.

The case is 42 mm (1.65 in) across, excluding the crown, with a 20 mm (0.79 in) lug width, and the bracelet fits a wrist of about 19 cm (7.5 in), with no spare links. The watch is sold on its own, without box or papers.

Details

• Maker: Omega
• Model: Speedmaster Professional, reference 145.022-69 ST
• Material: Stainless steel case and bracelet; black dial
• Movement: Hand-wound chronograph, calibre 861
• Measurements: Case 42 mm (1.65 in) across, excluding the crown; lug width 20 mm (0.79 in); bracelet fits a wrist of about 19 cm (7.5 in), with no spare links
• Colour: Steel; black dial
• Fastening: Folding clasp
• Included: Watch only

Condition

• Grade B in Japan: fair, with visible signs of use.
• Slight scratches are present on the glass, with scratches on the case and bezel, slight damage and spotting on the dial, slight damage to the hands and slight scratches on the bracelet. No service history is recorded.

Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.