Omega Speedmaster ref. 145.022-69 "220"

The Reference 145.022 marks a significant point of evolution for the Speedmaster with the introduction of the Caliber 861, the cam-switched chronograph movement that progressively replaced the revered column wheel Calibre 321. While there are variants within the 145.022, what you’re looking is the Pre-Moon 145.022-69 “220”. Its particular identifying features being the stepped dial with the painted white “Ω” logo, the DNN bezel without the accented È in the word TACHYMETRE and the number 220 appear on the scale instead of the typical 200, and lastly, the Pre-Moon type caseback. The Pre-Moon 145.022-69 “220” sits right between the preceding transitional reference 145.022-68 and the succeeding reference Post-Moon 145.022-69. The watch was in production for a relatively brief period from 1969 to 1971.

WATCH CONDITION REPORT

This watch is in generally good albeit worn condition. Very minor scratches on the crystal front and side. Bezel has scratches but markings remain distinct. The lume on the time hands has disintegrated in part to reveal the underlying dial, which shows some slight degredation near the 30-minute mark on close inspection. The case has scratches, with minor dings on the edge of the lugs and midcase.