DESCRIPTION:
WW - Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph, "Transitional Straight Writing," ref 145.022-69 ST, manual wind, 42mm x 48mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back case with transitional straight writing on the case back, original faded black DNN tachymeter bezel, stainless steel 1039 flat link expandable bracelet signed Omega with a 4/71 date code, original black step dial with white painted Omega logo and luminous painted indices, three inset subregisters for minute recording, hour recording and subsidiary seconds, 17J, cal 861, s#32837509, triple signed. Not a perfect watch, but a decent example for someone who wants a vintage Speedy without breaking the bank.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, hardly any oxide to steelwork, light staining to plated finish; fine-plus dial with light oil spots and surface spotting, relumed hour plots; flawless but incorrect service hands; polished case shows light wear, bezel with even fading, several light dings to case sides and back; bracelet shows light wear, good expandable links; original Omega signed crown shows hardly any wear; good Omega plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$4800