Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 ST Straight Writing + Original Parts

Vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional - Straight Writing Moonwatch - Calibre 861

Offered for sale is a highly collectable vintage Omega Speedmaster Professional, reference ST 145.022-69, featuring the desirable early "Straight Writing" commemorative case-back.

This example retains its original dial, original tachymeter bezel and original hands, together with a correct-reference Omega stainless-steel bracelet.

The watch has been serviced, with the original components removed during servicing retained and included in the sale.

Watch specifications

* Brand: Omega

* Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch

* Reference: ST 145.022-69

* Case-back: Straight Writing - "The First Watch Worn on the Moon"

* Period: Early 1970s

* Movement: Omega calibre 861, manual winding, 17 jewels

* Case: Stainless steel, approximately 42mm

* Dial: Original black Omega Speedmaster Professional dial

* Bezel: Original black tachymeter bezel

* Hands: Original

* Bracelet: Correct-reference Omega stainless-steel bracelet with 633 end links

Originality and servicing

One of the most attractive aspects of this watch is the preservation of its important vintage components.

The original dial, tachymeter bezel and hands remain fitted to the watch.

The watch has undergone servicing, during which the crystal, winding crown, chronograph pushers and certain movement components were replaced.

Importantly, the removed components have been retained and are included with the watch.

These include:

* Removed original crystal

* Removed original winding crown

* Removed original chronograph pushers

* Additional removed movement components

This provides the next owner with the benefit of a serviced vintage Speedmaster while retaining the removed components for historical preservation.

Historical significance - Straight Writing Speedmaster

Following the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in July 1969, Omega introduced commemorative case-back designs celebrating the Speedmaster's role in NASA's space programme.

The early Straight Writing Speedmaster is particularly sought after by collectors for its distinctive case-back inscription.

Unlike later Speedmasters, where the commemorative wording follows a curved design, this version features the horizontal "The First Watch Worn on the Moon" lettering.

The internal case-back is correctly stamped ST 145.022-69, with the HF case-maker marking.

The watch houses Omega's celebrated calibre 861 manual-winding chronograph movement, introduced as the successor to the legendary calibre 321.

Condition

The watch presents attractively for its age, with expected signs of vintage wear to the stainless-steel case and bracelet.

The dial, bezel and hands have been preserved, retaining the character of an early 1970s Speedmaster.

Please refer carefully to the photographs, which form part of the description.

No original Omega presentation box is included.

Water resistance is not guaranteed due to the age of the watch.

A desirable early post-Moon Omega Speedmaster Professional, combining its original vintage appearance with the benefit of servicing and retained original components.

A wonderful opportunity for a Speedmaster enthusiast or vintage Omega collector.