Hong Kong, May 28, 2022

LOT 191

Omega
Ref. ST 145.022 – 78, chronograph, minute and hour counters, black dial, calibre 861; “Speedmaster Professional”; stainless steel

HKD 39,600 - 80,000

EUR 4,800 - 9,600 / CHF 5,000 - 10,000 / USD 5,100 - 10,100

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 applied indexes, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
· 1/8 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· Dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)

Case-back stamped in the centre with the Omega logo, the sea-horse and the name “Speedmaster”, surrounded by the mentions “Flight-qualified by Nasa for all Manned Space Missions” and the “First Watch Worn on the Moon”.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Omega, Bienne / Biel

Model “Speedmaster Professional”

Reference ST 145.022 – 78

Year circa 1980-1981

Movement No. 44 819 659

Material stainless steel

Bracelet black leather Omega strap

Buckle stainless steel Omega buckle

Diameter 39.9 mm. (bezel)

Caliber 861 (based on Lemania)

Height 48 mm.

Width 42.1 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement