Beschrijving
This piece is fitted with a period-correct Omega 1039 flat link bracelet, stamped 3/68, complete with original No. 516 end links. The bracelet wears light and articulate—true to the vintage Speedmaster experience—while the overall watch condition reflects preservation over restoration. The pushers are the taller type, specific to this reference, and the case edges retain defined transitions, suggesting it hasn’t undergone aggressive polishing. The hesalite crystal bears the correct Omega logo etching and reveals a dial that has aged gracefully, with creamy tritium plots and hands that match in tone.
Behind the solid caseback beats the revered column-wheel calibre 321, a movement that remains one of the most celebrated manually wound chronograph calibres of the 20th century. As noted in the Moonwatch Only archives, the 145.012 was the reference worn by astronaut Michael Collins on Apollo 11—a fact that underlines its collectibility.
For collectors, the 145.012-67 offers a perfect trifecta: last of the Cal. 321 era, full adherence to period specifications, and a visual language that remains utterly timeless. With its flat link bracelet, untouched case architecture, and correct tritium dial, this is a piece that would hold its own in any serious Speedmaster collection—and may well be the most accessible gateway into Omega’s golden chronograph years.
Waar wij van houden:
- Beautiful dial
- All period correct
- Great example
Wat je moet weten:
- Tenzij anders vermeld, worden vintage horloges meestal niet geleverd met doos en papieren. In het zeldzame geval dat een horloge wel wordt geleverd met doos en papieren, wordt dit vermeld in de beschrijving. Alle aankopen worden geleverd met een op maat gemaakte zwarte houten horlogedoos en garantiekaart.
