Omega Speedmaster 145.00.52

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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1992
Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Omega Speedmaster 145.0052 Jubilee Limited Edition 18k YG

Released in 1957 and based on their earlier chronographs from the 1920s and '30s, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the most iconic chronographs ever. Named after the purpose of the tachymeter along its bezel, the Speedmaster was designed for race car drivers and pilots to time events and make rapid calculations. While these adrenaline-fueled activities might not be for the faint-hearted, they weren't what made the Speedmaster so iconic - that was its use in space and on the Moon. Following a gruelling series of tests with several competing brands, the Speedmaster debuted in space as a piece of NASA standard-issue equipment during the Gemini program of 1965. Today the Speedmaster has many forms, but the Moonwatch is by far the most iconic, with its design standing as the prototypical look of the Speedmaster. A rather luxurious take on the Speedmaster, the ref. 145.0052 that we have here was launched in 1992 and boasts a stunning 18kt yellow gold construction with an anthracite dial and matching bezel insert, both of which include golden inscriptions that match their surrounding construction and give the watch a very cohesive aesthetic throughout. Brand : Omega Model : Speedmaster Reference : 145.0052 Year : Circa 1992 Material : 18kt yellow gold Dial Color : Black Dimensions : 42mm Movement : Manual-wind Bracelet : Leather strap Condition : Excellent Included : Watch only THE DIAL Featuring its signature black dial and bezel combo, the Speedmaster's sunken subdials and 18kt yellow gold indices and hands combine to form the cornerstone of this Speedmaster ref. 145.0052's display's aesthetic flair. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting its 42mm case and famed lyre lugs in 18kt yellow gold along with its black dial and bezel combo, the ref. 145.0052 is a luxurious take on one of the watches that just about every enthusiast is familiar with. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.