Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022 Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch. Made 1971

Stainless steel OMEGA ref. 145.022 Speedmaster Professional chronograph wristwatch. Made 1971The OMEGA Speedmaster reference 145. 022 is the last pre moon model because it was designed before the first moon landing in July 1969 but only launched in December 1969 and produced until 1971. The first models were produced with the Seahorse logo and brand name on the back while subsequent versions referred to the moon landing. The 145. 022 was the successor to references 105. 003 and 105. 012 and was the first reference to feature the new painted

Ernest-Albert Ditisheim

Dial: Pave diamond dial with white gold Dauphine hands

0022 retained the classic 42mm steel case with twisted lyre lugs

The company was founded by Louis-François Cartier in 1847 as an ‘Atelier de Haute Joaillerie’ after he took over the workshop of his Master

The straps were another novel idea: they were made from Corfam

Accessories: Certificate and original wooden and glass fitted case

mother of pearl

pie-pan shaped dials

Production ended in 1963

The crown was integrated into the case so that it would not disturb the aerodynamic lines of the model

the 12-600AT

the cushion case was the home of many major watch brand’s early wristwatches including Patek Philippe