Pre-Owned: Omega Speedmaster 145.022-68 ST Transitional

The 145.022-68 is considered a Sub-Reference for it is a transitional or hybrid model. It has the new 861 movement but still retains the dial of the 321 movement with the applied metal logo and the main hour markers going through the minutes track. This reference was in production for a short period of time between end of 1968 and the end of 1969. It is also the first reference with the chronograph hand having a flat counterweight became generalized. 

Serial: 27,32X,XXX

Dated: 1969 March

Case Reference: 145022-68 ST

Dial: Period Correct - Tritium Step Dial – Patina into nice orange, white – Dial is a nice black still

Hands: Hands are in great shape – Lume is becoming black

Case: Polished Previously - Great condition – Has Wear but still has brushed sides

Bezel: Service Insert - Dot Under 70 – No Marks

Bracelet: Fitted with a brown leather strap

Pushers: Correct Pushers Wide and Tall - in great shape

Caseback: Correct – Speedmaster in center – Pre-Moon

Movement: 861 Running Strong (+2 Sec, 217 Amplitude)

Glass: Hesalite - Has a couple light marks

Extra Information:

Case Size: 42mm

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: Manual

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, Chronograph

Box and Papers: Just Watch

Bracelet size: 8”