Speedmaster Pre-Moon
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Pre-Moon Speedmaster Ref. 145.012-67!
Before us lies one of the most coveted Speedmaster references of all – the Omega Speedmaster Professional Ref. 145.012-67, produced in June 1968, well over a year before the moon landing. Inside beats the legendary hand-wound Calibre 321, the movement worn by NASA astronauts aboard the Apollo missions and which is still considered today as one of the most significant watch calibres in history.
The watch was sold in the Philippines and is in a well-preserved condition, which is exceptional for a watch over 55 years old.
The dial with tritium luminous material features the applied Omega logo with the Professional lettering. The Ts in Swiss Made are placed at the correct spacing between 31.8 and 31.6 seconds on the left and 28.4 and 28.2 seconds on the right. The longer tritium indices extend into the dial's step and are fully intact.
The watch still has the correct crown with flat feet at the Omega logo. The crystal was replaced with an original Omega crystal during a later service.
The original strap with the reference 1039 and 516 end links is stamped with 2/68 and matches the watch.
The caseback features the correct sea horse with the Omega logo and Speedmaster lettering. The inner caseback is stamped with 145.012-67 SP as well as the manufacturer's initials HF and is correct to the watch.
The case shows age-related wear, which however gives the watch its authenticity and history. The case substance and condition are very good for its age.
The watch comes with the original box as well as an extract from the archives from Omega, which nicely documents the production and sales history of the watch.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- 260XXXX
- Year
- 1968
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Steel
- Crystal
- Hesalit
- Diameter
- 42 mm
- Dial
- Black Dial
- Orig. papers
- No / Archive extract
- Orig. box
- Yes
- Caliber
- 321, Hand-cranked
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Condition
- Very good
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