Omega Speedmaster Professional

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SKU AS01996
SKU AS01996

Why We Love it

The Omega Speedmaster, with its storied history and connection to NASA, is often at the top of the list of chronographs that collectors simply "must" own. Certain collectors insist that the Apollo-era Speedmasters--such as the curved-lug Reference 145.012 worn by Buzz Aldrin as he walked on the Moon--are the ones to own. Still others favor the straight-lugged variants like the Reference 105.003-65, worn by astronaut Ed White, or the rare 2998-3 worn by Wally Schirra in Mercury-Atlas 8

But to fixate on these examples--as historically-significant and collectible as they are--is to ignore the long, rich history of the model, which continues to adorn the wrist of astronauts even today (or at least as recently as 2015).

There's something to be said for the popular appeal of the Reference 145.022. Produced from the late 1960s to the 1980s, the Reference 145.022 straddles the period between the pre- and post-Moon landing Speedmasters. Like the references that came before it, the Reference 145.022 represents a pivotal era in the development of the Speedmaster.

While the earlier References of Speedmaster contained the Caliber .321 movement, the Reference 145.022 was the first to contain the Caliber .861. Additionally, the sub-reference 145.022-69ST was the first to feature a case back that commemorated the 1969 Moon Landing, which still adorns the backs of Omega Speedmasters today. Also, the 145.022 retained the tritium that adorned the dials of previous iterations; it wasn’t until the introduction of the Reference 3570 in the mid 1990s that Omega started using the non-radioactive SuperLuminova.

This Speedy is a Reference 145.022 dating from the 1980s. With everything that we’ve already said about the collectibility of the reference, and of the continuity of its design, it should come as no surprise that we would offer one here. The trademark asymmetrical case is 41mm, but a vintage 41, more compact than the Speedmasters that followed it; the bracelet is an 1171, period-correct for the model.

Simply put, a Speedy looks like a Speedy, and at thirty-four years of age, it’s newly vintage, a perfect entry-level Speedy for the new collector.

A:S Guarantee

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Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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Shipping & Returns

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

Omega Speedmaster Professional

Omega Speedmaster Professional

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