104th Auction
2021/5/22
Lot 71
OmegaSpeedmaster Professional
A coveted vintage chronograph wristwatch - the last Speedmaster model to be fitted with the famous caliber 321 movement; produced May 15, 1968 and delivered to the United States - with Omega extract from the archives
estimated
9.900—15.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
Steel, screw back with Speedmaster logo, later service tachy bezel, anti-magnetic protection cap, Hesalite crystal, folded "Omega" steel bracelet (No. 13, Ref. 1039 dated 1/1967), bracelet length 135 mm, total length 170 mm.
Dial
Black, later service hands.
Movement
Manual.
Ref.ST 145.012-67
Cal.321
Diam.41 mm
Circa1968
Ctry.Swiss
Everybody knows the historical significance of the Speedmaster model of course – the first watch on the moon. It is, however, also an extremely attractive and handsome wristwatch, a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. The watch is fitted with one of Omega’s most famous movements, calibre 321. This is the last model of reference 145.012, which uses this calibre. It was succeeded by reference 145.022 with calibre 861, which would eventually become the legendary "Speedmaster Moon Watch".