Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 47

OMEGA, REF. 145.012, SPEEDMASTER RACING, STEEL

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 40,700 - 62,000 / USD 45,100 - 68,000 / HKD 354,000 - 540,000

Sold: CHF 56,250

A fine, very rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with exotic "Racing" dial


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega, Switzerland

Model Speedmaster Racing

Reference 145.012

Year Sold to Switzerland in September 1968

Movement No. 26545186

Bracelet stainless steel Omega bracelet (1039/16) dated 69, approx. overall length 175 mm.

Diameter 42 mm.

Caliber 321, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories extract from the archives

Notes

Never offered at auction before this example of reference 145.012 has the exotic racing dial much appreciated by collectors. Known as the red Racing dial due to its colourful accents on the outer track, it appears that all these examples were delivered to Switzerland retailers as confirmed by the extract from the archives. Featuring the straight white hand for the chronograph, these Pre-Professional versions are extremely rare and so far only about a dozen examples are known to the public.

Provenance

Property of a Belgian collector