Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 Famed as perhaps one of watchmaking's most universally well-known watches, the Omega Speedmaster became the first timepiece ever to be worn on the moon following Omega's successful bid for the Speedmaster to become NASA's choice timepiece for their standard astronaut kit. After its successful inclusion in the 1965 Gemini program, the Speedmaster also adorned the wrists of the astronauts during the Apollo moon landing missions, and so, in 1969, following Buzz Aldrin's historic steps on the moon (Neil Armstrong left his watch on the lunar module) it became the Moonwatch that we all know and love. After the successful 1969 touchdown on the lunar surface, Omega launched the ref. 145.022-69 from within the previously created 145.022 collection as a means to commemorate one of the most legendary moments in human history. As part of the 145.022 collection, Omega created several variants across the years that feature small changes from one reference to another such as different dials, bezels, casebacks and other small details. This example boasts a "Dot Next to 90" bezel, a commemorative caseback that celebrates the 1969 Moon landings and the long "S" on its flat dial whereby the ‘S’ in Speedmaster extends past the bottom of the ‘P’ next to it.
THE DIAL Featuring a jet-black flat dial, this example features beautifully aged hour markers and hands that boast a stunning patina. Furthermore, this dial features the "long S" as the 'S' in Speedmaster extends past the 'P' next to it.
THE CASEBACK Identifying it as later variant within the 145.022 reference, this example's caseback commemorates the Speedmaster's NASA certification and its subsequent use during the Apollo Moon landings.
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.
