Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 184
OMEGA
REF. 145.012-67 SP, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, BLACK DIAL, ORANGE CHRONOGRAPH HAND, CALIBRE 321; “SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL” SO-CALLED “ULTRAMAN”; STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 24,900 - 44,700
USD 26,200 - 47,100 / HKD 206,000 - 370,000 / CHF 25,000 - 45,000
Stainless steel, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel with black insert, black colour dial with radial luminous indexes, black colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9, 1/5 second chronograph with orange chronograph hand and tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour, half-instantaneous 30-minute counter, dragging 12-hour counter. Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the seahorse and the name “Speedmaster”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel
Model “Speedmaster Professional”, so-called “Ultraman”
Reference 145.012-67 SP
Year circa 1968
Movement No. 26 078 165
Case No. unnumbered (by Huguenin Frères, Le Locle)
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather “Tropical” strap
Buckle stainless steel Omega buckle
Diameter 39.7 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 321 (based on Lemania 2310), 17 jewels
Height 48.2 mm.
Width 41.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Omega, Ref. ST 145.012, “Speedmaster Professional”, with orange chronograph hand, so-called “Ultraman”
Recognisable among all “Speedmasters” thanks to its orange chronograph hand, the “Speedmaster” reference 145.012 takes its name from the hero of the Japanese television series Ultraman, created by the Japanese director Eiji Tsuburaya (1901-1970) – co-creator of the original series Godzilla –, probably a watch collector himself because many of his creations featured a lot of interesting watches.
Indeed, during the episode “The Return of Ultraman” released in 1971, this model of “Speedmaster” had made its appearance in the series.
Similar to a traditional “Speedmaster”, however, this watch had an orange central hand, matching the outfits of the scientific team behind the hero Ultraman.
The reference 145.012 was manufactured in 1968 in approximately 3 000 pieces; the number of “Speedmaster” “Ultraman” remains unknown to this day, although very limited.Unconfirmed, it is said that less than 50 “Ultraman” watches are identified.
With the introduction of “Ultraman” “Speedy Tuesday” limited edition in the summer of 2018, interest in vintage “Ultraman” “Speedmasters” has increased considerably.
The model presented is preserved in a very good condition. Equipped with the famous confirming the presence of the orange chronograph hand.
It is surprising to note that a number of known “Ultraman” “Speedmaster” were issued in Sweden.
One of the most sought-after “Speedmaster” models!
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Omega, Calibre 321
Chronograph movement with column-wheel based on the calibre Lemania 2310.
Recognisable among all “Speedmasters” thanks to its orange chronograph hand, the “Speedmaster” reference 145.012 takes its name from the hero of the Japanese television series Ultraman, created by the Japanese director Eiji Tsuburaya (1901-1970) – co-creator of the original series Godzilla –, probably a watch collector himself because many of his creations featured a lot of interesting watches.
Indeed, during the episode “The Return of Ultraman” released in 1971, this model of “Speedmaster” had made its appearance in the series.
Similar to a traditional “Speedmaster”, however, this watch had an orange central hand, matching the outfits of the scientific team behind the hero Ultraman.
The reference 145.012 was manufactured in 1968 in approximately 3 000 pieces; the number of “Speedmaster” “Ultraman” remains unknown to this day, although very limited.Unconfirmed, it is said that less than 50 “Ultraman” watches are identified.
With the introduction of “Ultraman” “Speedy Tuesday” limited edition in the summer of 2018, interest in vintage “Ultraman” “Speedmasters” has increased considerably.
The model presented is preserved in a very good condition. Equipped with the famous confirming the presence of the orange chronograph hand.
It is surprising to note that a number of known “Ultraman” “Speedmaster” were issued in Sweden.
One of the most sought-after “Speedmaster” models!
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Omega, Calibre 321
Chronograph movement with column-wheel based on the calibre Lemania 2310.