1974 Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022
The most classic version of the Moonwatch
$3900.00
Omega came out with the Speedmaster in 1957, and the brand has constantly been updating and upgrading the watch ever since. Here we have the ref. 145.022-74, a later iteration of the 145.022 Speedmaster after its introduction in 1969. These reference numbers are loosely ended with their date of introduction, not the date the watch was necessarily made in. For example the 145.022-69 spans from 1969 to 1971 depending on movement serial number. This Speedmaster is filed under the reference number of 145.022-74 and the serial number dates the watch to 1976 making it one of the early examples of this particular Speedy reference.
This example has the recognizable 42mm case with twisted "lyre" lugs and is powered by manually wound caliber 861. It retains the great Speedmaster Professional look that has been around since 1967. These later 1970s Speedmasters can be somewhat overlooked in the collecting world. Typically not as lusted after as an example from the 1960s yet not as common as the references from the 1980s, the 145.022-74, offers a genuinely vintage Speedy for a lower price point than something a decade older.
Condition:
The example we have here stands out as it is in excellent condition with a strong case and beautiful clean dial with stepped subdials. The lume on the hour markers has been professionally restored using a stock of vintage, fast fade tritium in a lovely honey tone. The caseback engraving is clear and strong. The plexi has no visible scratches.
The movement has been checked by our watchmaker and appears to have been recently serviced. Crown action is smooth and chrono buttons have crisp action. On the timegrapher it is running with an amplitude of 266 and losing between 7 to 12 seconds per day.
Specifications:
Model: Speedmaster Professional
Reference: 145.022-74
Year: 1974
Movement No: 3132666
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Omega, manually-wound, caliber 861
Bracelet/Strap: Vintage calf leather “racing” strap with Omega buckle
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No
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