Omega Speedmaster Racing 145.012-67 SP

Ref. 145.012-67 SPA rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “racing” dial and bracelet

Manufacturer: Omega Year: 1968 Reference No: 145.012-67 SP Movement No: 26’545’188 Model Name: Speedmaster “Racing” Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 321, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel folded Omega bracelet, endlinks stamped 516, max length 210mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Omega deployant clasp stamped "7912" Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Dial, case, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories: Further delivered with Omega Extract from the Archives confirming its date of production on 17th September 1968 and its subsequent delivery to Switzerland.When one thinks of Omega, the Speedmaster immediately enters the mind with an image of a matte black dial featuring white graphics. However, with that said, there are several “special” dials produced and fitted in early Speedmaster examples such as the “Racing” dial. First witnessed in 1967-1968, the racing dials were rare and was seen in references 145.012-67 and 105.012. Fitted with an exotic multi-colored dial with the minute track designed with a resemblance to the “Racing flag”, the dial is immediately attractive and intriguing due to the differentiation between a normal Speedmaster and one fitted with a “racing” dial. The “Racing” dials were produced in three series from various periods. The earliest examples featured an applied logo on the dial with the absence of “Professional” and it also sports a “dot over 90” bezel insert. The second series featured “Professional” on the dial. The present belongs to the first series with the absence of “Professional” on the dial with lyra-style lugs and an applied logo on the dial.