Ref. 145.022-69An extremely rare and unusual stainless steel prototype chronograph wristwatch with white dial and tachometer bezel, accompanied by red thermo-protective case, made for NASA
Manufacturer: Omega
Year: 1970
Reference No: 145.022-69
Movement No: 29'116'435
Model Name: Speedmaster Professional, "Alaska II" Project Watch
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. 861, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Perforated Rubber
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 40mm. Diameter
Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories: Accompanied by an Omega Certificate and Extract from the Archives confirming that this prototype was made during "The Alaska Projects" in 1970, a large red anodized aluminium protective heat shield case and a black NATO strap.
Provenance: Omega Museum, sold at Antiquorum, Omegamania, Geneva, April 14 & 15, 2007 - Lot 211
Literature: Another example of this watch is prominently illustrated in Moonwatch Only - The Ultimate Omega Speedmaster Guide, Grégoire Rossier & Anthony Marquié, pg. 462-463. This watch is also featured in The Ultimate Speedmaster Exhibition in Collaboration with Moonwatch Only, Roy & Sacha Davidoff, pg. 100-101.
