OMEGA | REFERENCE 145.022 SPEEDMASTER 'STRAIGHT WRITING' A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1969

OMEGA

REFERENCE 145.022 SPEEDMASTER 'STRAIGHT WRITING'
A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1969

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 861 mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement number: 32'201'758
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Closure: stainless steel associated buckle
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Omega International Guarantee dated September 12, 1966 and instructional booklet

Condition Report:
Case: Case in overall good condition with scratching from wear visible throughout. The lyra lugs are well proportioned with some nicks. The bezel is very attractive with vibrant numbers. Service crystal with surface scratches visible to the naked eye. Caseback is missing some black lacquer in the engraving " THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON".

Dial: Dial in overall excellent condition and the lumes react well to UV.

Movement: Chronograph function operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.