The present watch is a 145.022-69 pre-Moon version, fitted with an ultra-rare Racing dial.
There are 2 generations of Racing Speedmasters: the models of 1st generation, with black dials, are fitted with the 321 caliber, and the 2nd generation watches, with grey dials, are equipped with the 861 and are 145.022-69s. All of them are characterized by a dial with a special minutes scale, bi-color indexes on two levels and a specific hands color configuration for the chronograph functions. These features enhance the legibility of the chronograph, which is helpful in racing competition situations, hence its nickname Racing.
The second generation is characterized by a dark grey dial and orange indices, with an Ω logo painted in orange. The color combination of the hands is opposite to that of the first generation: white hands for hours, minutes and seconds, and orange hands for the chronograph indications. The orange chronograph second hand is different from the one fitted on standard Speedmasters: it has a triangular shape, like the “Ultraman” one. Interestingly, the orange hour indices are coated with a luminous pigment.
We have identified more than 15 examples of Orange Racing Speedies. A first series have been observed, within a serial range of 150 units (29’60x’xxx), all delivered in Switzerland. We have seen two other small batches, one with serial in 30.5xx.xxx and the other in 31.6xx.xxx, delivered in various countries.
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The present watch is a 145.022-69 pre-Moon version, fitted with an ultra-rare Racing dial.
There are 2 generations of Racing Speedmasters: the models of 1st generation, with black dials, are fitted with the 321 caliber, and the 2nd generation watches, with grey dials, are equipped with the 861 and are 145.022-69s. All of them are characterized by a dial with a special minutes scale, bi-color indexes on two levels and a specific hands color configuration for the chronograph functions. These features enhance the legibility of the chronograph, which is helpful in racing competition situations, hence its nickname Racing.
The second generation is characterized by a dark grey dial and orange indices, with an Ω logo painted in orange. The color combination of the hands is opposite to that of the first generation: white hands for hours, minutes and seconds, and orange hands for the chronograph indications. The orange chronograph second hand is different from the one fitted on standard Speedmasters: it has a triangular shape, like the “Ultraman” one. Interestingly, the orange hour indices are coated with a luminous pigment.
We have identified more than 15 examples of Orange Racing Speedies. A first series have been observed, within a serial range of 150 units (29’60x’xxx), all delivered in Switzerland. We have seen two other small batches, one with serial in 30.5xx.xxx and the other in 31.6xx.xxx, delivered in various countries.
The Omega Speedmaster, born in 1957, is one of the most iconic wristwatches ever produced. Since 1965, it has been the choice of space programs for over half a century and has been associated with some of mankind’s greatest space adventures, earning it the name The Moonwatch.
Naturally, beyond its professional use for more than sixty years, the Speedmaster, with its incredible history and its timeless design, has appealed to a much wider public throughout the world.
The reference ST 145.022 is the successor of ST 145.012 and the first fitted with the caliber 861. During the first years of production of the ST 145.022, the year of manufacture was engraved inside the caseback: 68, 69, 71, 74, 76 and 78.
The sub-reference ST 145.022-69 was produced and delivered during several years, up until 1974. A lot of variations were introduced.
You can read the complete story of the Racing Speedies here: Racing Speedmasters from the 1960s.
In 1848, Louis Brandt founded a company in La Chaux-de-Fonds which would become Omega. In the 1880s, the Louis Brandt & Fils company moved to its current site in Bienne and in 1894 the caliber Omega was created, which would give its name to the company. Renowned for its precise, innovative and affordable watches, it became the largest supplier of watches to the British Army during World War II. It also became the first company to time the Olympic Games in 1932. Among its range of numerous professional watches, the Speedmaster became the first watch worn on the moon in 1969.
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