Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Racing Dial' Ref. 145.022-69ST
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
OmegaThis Omega Speedmaster Professional is a second-generation 'Racing Dial' chronograph. Attributed to circa 1970, the watch is noted for a distinctive grey and orange dial layout.
The source indicates a limited production run of approximately 150 pieces for this reference. It features a manually wound Omega Calibre 861 mechanical movement. The watch is presented on a steel bracelet, reference 1039, with 516 endlinks and a clasp marked '3 68'. Included with the watch is an Omega Archive Extract, which documentation verifies the original delivery configuration of the grey and orange dial. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced, and notes that the case appears to be unpolished.
The condition of the dial is described by the source as free of defects, with luminous material on the dial and hands showing consistent performance under ultraviolet light.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Omega
- Movement
- Calibre 861
- Reference
- 145.022 69ST
- Clasp Mark
- 3 68
- Production
- Approximately 150 units
- Endlink Code
- 516
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Bracelet Reference
- 1039
- Maker / attribution
- Omega
Design
- Dial and Case
- The watch features a specialized 'Racing Dial' characterized by a grey and orange color scheme, which distinguishes it from standard production models of the era. The dial layout includes integrated sub-registers and detailed timing tracks, with the luminous elements noted to be original and reactive to ultraviolet light. The steel case is reported by the auction description to be in an unpolished state. It is fitted with a tachymeter bezel described as being in clean condition. The watch is accompanied by an extract from the Omega archives, which confirms that the grey and orange dial was original to the watch at the time of its initial delivery.
- Visible features
- • Grey and orange dial detailing • Reference 1039 steel bracelet with 516 endlinks • Calibre 861 manually wound movement • Clasp marked '3 68'
- Movement and Functionality
- Powering this chronograph is the manually wound Omega Calibre 861, a movement recognized for its role in the evolution of the Speedmaster series. The movement has undergone a full mechanical service conducted by the vendor's horologist. While specific technical data such as water resistance ratings are not provided, the movement is documented as fully operational.
- Provenance and Authentication
- The provenance of this piece is linked to the second-generation racing variant of the Speedmaster Professional, a model described as highly rare. Documentation provided with the watch includes an official extract from the Omega archives, which serves to verify the authenticity of the dial configuration. The auction description states that all information regarding the originality of the parts, the unpolished state of the case, and the general appearance is based on their own internal assessment and reporting, rather than an independent third-party verification.
Identification
- Reference
- 145.022 69ST
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Unverified claim of an unpolished case
- Research required: Limited production figure of approximately 150 pieces is attributed to the source