Omega Speedmaster Professional

Why We Love It There's something to be said for the collectibility and popular appeal of the Reference 145.022, which straddles the period between the pre- and post-Moon landing Speedmasters. First produced in 1968, the Reference 145.022 is pivotal in the development of the Speedmaster. While the earlier References of Speedmaster--including those worn by the astronauts--contained the Caliber .321 movement, first designed by Albert Piguet in the 1940s, the Reference 145.022 was the first to contain the Caliber .861. The Speedy offered here features a few elements that puts it ahead of the pack. Firstly, it bears a "Pre-Moon" case back offered before the Moon Landing in 1969. It also has an original "Dot Over 90" bezel correct for the era, an increasingly hard to find element on any Apollo-era Speedmaster. Lastly, it comes fitted on a model 1039 bracelet, one of the most desirable accessories from the time, known for its flat and elasticized links on either side of the signed clasp.