OMEGA, Speedmaster, chronograph, "Transitional"
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Case size: 42 mm
Material: steel
Movement: manual, caliber 861
Year: 1968
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: leather strap
Reference number: ST 145.022
Serial number: 26.555.346
Case number: 145.022-68 ST (HF)
Accompanied by: The Moon Watch book
Extra leather strap with original buckle included.
Please keep in mind that an overhaul might be needed, since no service history is available.
Provenance
Manufactured and delivered to USA August 29, 1968
More information
The rare "transitional" model was produced for only one year between 1968-1969, and have the low serial number calibre 861 (26m to 27m). The 1969 model have the more common printed Omega logo. This particular watch is one of the very first Speedmasters to feature the calibre 861 movement.
The serial number is within the span of 3000 from one of the Omega Speedmasters on the Apollo 11 mission (Michael Collin´s 26,552,XXX). There are only 10 weeks in production time between this and Michael Collins watch. The watch is in excellent condition and carries all the rare transitional elements.