Omega
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel Model “Speedmaster” “Professional”, so-called “Ultraman” Year circa 1968 Reference ST 145.012 Movement No. 26'077'012 Calibre 321, manual-winding, 17 jewels Material/s stainless steel Bracelet stainless steel bracelet (Ref. 1039, dated 2 68, end-links 516) Buckle stainless steel deployant clasp Dimensions Ø 39.8 mm. (bezel) 47.7 x 41.8 mm. Thickness 14.2 mm. Weight 94.3 gr. (approx.) Signature dial, case and movement Accessories Extract from the Archives -- Omega for the US Navy
Ref. ST 145.012, chronograph, minutes and hours counters, black dial, orange chronograph-hand, calibre 321; “Speedmaster Professional”, so-called “Ultraman”; stainless steel Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with orange chronograph hand and tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour • Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock) • Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock) Case: three-piece, polished and satin-finished, water-resistant with screwed case-back; polished crown; stainless steel bezel with black insert. Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the seahorse and the name “speedmaster”. Dial: black colour, with radiating luminous indexes, black colour auxiliary dials with white painted suspended Arabic numerals; white painted luminescent “Bâton” hands and orange chronograph-hand. Movement: calibre 321 (based on Lemania 2310), manual-winding, 17 jewels; movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields. The Certificate of Authenticity (No. 31'181), dated July 20, 2022, mentioned that this watch was delivered on October 15, 1968, to the US Navy; with the remarks: “Special model fitted with an orange chronograph hand”.30000.00
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Omega, Ref. ST 145.012, “Speedmaster Professional”, with orange chronograph hand, so-called “Ultraman” Recognisable among all “Speedmasters” thanks to its orange chronograph hand, the “Speedmaster” reference 145.012 takes its name from the hero of the Japanese television series Ultraman, created by the Japanese director Eiji Tsuburaya (1901-1970) – co-creator of the original series Godzilla –, probably a watch collector himself because many of his creations featured a lot of interesting watches. Indeed, during the episode “The Return of Ultraman” released in 1971, this model of “Speedmaster” had made its appearance in the series. Similar to a traditional “Speedmaster”, however, this watch had an orange central hand, matching the outfits of the scientific team behind the hero Ultraman. The reference 145.012 was manufactured in 1968 in approximately 3'000 pieces; the number of “Speedmaster” “Ultraman” remains unknown to this day, although very limited. Unconfirmed, it is said that less than 50 “Ultraman” watches are identified. It is surprising to note that a number of known “Ultraman” “Speedmaster” were issued in Sweden. With the introduction of “Ultraman” “Speedy Tuesday” limited edition in the summer of 2018, interest in vintage “Ultraman” “Speedmasters” has increased considerably. The model presented is preserved in a very good condition. Equipped with the famous confirming the presence of the orange chronograph hand. The watch was produced on October 15, 1968, and delivered to the US Navy. One of the most sought-after “Speedmaster” models! -- Omega, Calibre 321 Chronograph movement with column-wheel based on the calibre Lemania 2310. -- What is a chronograph? The chronograph is a horological mechanism that measures intervals of time with precision. Unlike an ordinary watch that simply indicates the time, a chronograph has additional functions that allow a time counter to be started, stopped and reset independently of the time indication. These functions are generally activated by push-pieces on the outside of the watch case. Chronographs are often used in contexts where the precise measurement of time is important, such as sport, aviation, or even simply as a practical extra function in an everyday watch. It is thought that Louis Moinet (1768-1853) produced the first version in 1816, followed by Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec (1781-1866) in 1821, who gave it the name we use today.
Omega
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel Model “Speedmaster” “Professional”, so-called “Ultraman” Year circa 1968 Reference ST 145.012 Movement No. 26'077'012 Calibre 321, manual-winding, 17 jewels Material/s stainless steel Bracelet stainless steel bracelet (Ref. 1039, dated 2 68, end-links 516) Buckle stainless steel deployant clasp Dimensions Ø 39.8 mm. (bezel) 47.7 x 41.8 mm. Thickness 14.2 mm. Weight 94.3 gr. (approx.) Signature dial, case and movement Accessories Extract from the Archives -- Omega for the US Navy
Ref. ST 145.012, chronograph, minutes and hours counters, black dial, orange chronograph-hand, calibre 321; “Speedmaster Professional”, so-called “Ultraman”; stainless steel Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
• 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with orange chronograph hand and tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour • Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock) • Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock) Case: three-piece, polished and satin-finished, water-resistant with screwed case-back; polished crown; stainless steel bezel with black insert. Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the seahorse and the name “speedmaster”. Dial: black colour, with radiating luminous indexes, black colour auxiliary dials with white painted suspended Arabic numerals; white painted luminescent “Bâton” hands and orange chronograph-hand. Movement: calibre 321 (based on Lemania 2310), manual-winding, 17 jewels; movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields. The Certificate of Authenticity (No. 31'181), dated July 20, 2022, mentioned that this watch was delivered on October 15, 1968, to the US Navy; with the remarks: “Special model fitted with an orange chronograph hand”.
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster” “Professional”, so-called “Ultraman”
Retailed by / made for -
Year circa 1968
Reference ST 145.012
Movement No. 26 077 012
Calibre 321, manual-winding, 17 jewels
Material/s stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel bracelet (Ref. 1039, dated 2 68, end-links 516)
Buckle stainless steel deployant clasp
Dimensions Ø 39.8 mm. (bezel)
47.7 x 41.8 mm.
Thickness 14.2 mm.
Weight 94.3 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Vintage and Classic Wristwatches
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