1970 Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022-69 Straight Writing Case Back
Brand and Model: Omega Speedmaster Professional Stright Writing
Reference: 145.022-69 ST
Case: Stainless steel
Bezel: Stainless steel with aluminium tachymetre insert
Bracelet: Comes fitted on a generic brown leather strap and included is a Forstner Bands flat link bracelet.
Dial: Black dial with tritium markers.
Hands: Original tritum hands which match the lum on the hour plots
Crystal: Original hesalite crystal with logo in the center
Case Diameter: 42mm
Movement: Omega 861 with 48 hour power reserve with 30m Serial dating to circa October 1970. This movement has been fitted - PLEASE READ THE ADDITIONAL INFO SECTION
Case Back: Original case back with straight writing text. Stamped 145.022-69 ST
Included with watch:
Watch only
Condition:
This particular speedy is stamped with the Portuguese import stamp on the side of the case. The stamp is proof of customs paid, it is well documented in various forums etc. Overall condition is good, it's shows marks from daily use and the bezel is flaking in places.
Additional Information
This Speedmaster has been fitted with a movement that dates to 1970 but it was not actually made for this watch according to the archives - an archive cannot be issued.
It was not uncommon for 861 movements to be destined for another watch that took the 861. Omega have confirmed that this happened only when movements were no longer used for a specific reference, therefore repurposed for another watch that would accomodate the 861, like the Speedmaster. Records were not updated to reflect this.
It has been documented here:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-movements-fitted-in-a-speedmaster-from-factory.105646/#post-1382999