Omega Reference 145022-74 Speedmaster | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1972

Reference 145022-74 Speedmaster
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1974

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 861 mechanical, 17 jewels
Movement number: 31'316'274
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Closure: stainless steel Omega bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in good condition. Surface scratches throughout the case and cashback consistent with age. Bracelet with stretch consistent with daily use. The bezel faded to light grey from age with some loss to the bezel at 12 and 4 o'clock.

Dial: The dial is in fair condition. Lum plots have deteriorated with age and have smeared. Lum still reacts to UV light. Crystal with a crack in the center post area. Minutes hand with complete loss of luminous material.

Movement: The movement is running at the 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.