Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 106

OMEGA
REF. 145.022, SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH, MK1 DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD, LIMITED EDITION

EUR 32,500 - 65,000

USD 34,500 - 69,000 / HKD 272,000 - 550,000 / CHF 33,800 - 68,000

Sold: EUR 45,675

A rare manual-winding 18K yellow gold chronograph wristwatch called “Moonwatch” with an mk1 dial fitting the oval “O”.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega

Model Speedmaster Moonwatch

Reference 145.022

Year Circa 1969

Movement No. 28420091

Case No. 182

Bracelet Original 18K yellow gold with adjustable buckle Length 190 mm. (approx.)

Caliber 861

Dimensions 42 mm

Weight 167,35 gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Omega Speedmaster Chronograph reference 145.022 in yellow gold was released to commemorate an historical accomplishment, the landing of the Apollo XI spaceship on the surface of the moon. This watch is numbered 182 and comes with an engraved caseback reading “Omega Speedmaster-Apollo XI 1969-The First Watch Worn on the Moon” The Gold MK1 dial fitting the oval “O”, the Onyx indexes and the brownish bezel made this timepiece extremely fascinating and rare.