OMEGA Lot n° 69

Speedmaster - reference 145.0022 Mythical chronograph watch in steel with mechanical movement. - Round asymmetrical steel case, graduated tachometric bezel on black painted aluminum insert, fluted crown, screwed case back. - Black dial, luminescent (tritium) painted baton hour markers, straight white painted hands, perpetual seconds at 9 o'clock, totalizers for elapsed minutes (over 30 minutes) at 3 o'clock and hours (over 12 hours) at 6 o'clock, central arrow second hand for the chronograph function painted in white - Steel bracelet, steel folding clasp (1998/840). Case, dial, buckle and movement signed. Movement: hand-wound mechanical. Movement caliber 1861 - numbered 77.026.958 (circa 2008) Case numbered 145.022 Diameter: 42 mm - Strap length: 20 cm A contemporary version of the Speedmaster, it can be recognized by the presence of the words "Swiss Made" painted at 6 o'clock on the dial. After 1997, the legislation was modified and the use of Tritium (luminescent material used for nearly 40 years) was restricted. Since this change, collectors speak of "tritium dial" (after 1997) or "luminova dial" (after 1997). The choice to collect a tritium dial is the fact that this material can undergo a change in its original color, which can go from pistachio green to gray green, from pale yellow to apricot orange. The interest of having a contemporary version with a luminova dial is that this material does not alter much and keeps a dial identical to the day of manufacture, in addition to keeping its luminescent power longer. Condition report: Very good general condition, patina on the case, the watch works at the time of the expertise, without guarantee of functioning in time, a revision of use advised.