Lot Essay
According to the Omega Archives, the present watch was completed on 8th June 1971 and delivered to the United States.
Around 1971 the reference 145022-69 ST was given a case back engraved with references to the moon landing. These first models of the post-moon landing Speedmaster are known by collectors as “straight writing” due to the central text being written in a straight line and to distinguish them from the following models with curved writing around a central medallion.
Around 1971 the reference 145022-69 ST was given a case back engraved with references to the moon landing. These first models of the post-moon landing Speedmaster are known by collectors as “straight writing” due to the central text being written in a straight line and to distinguish them from the following models with curved writing around a central medallion.