Description
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.
What we love:
- Beautiful dial
- All period correct
- Great example
What you should know:
- Unless otherwise stated, it is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with a bespoke black wooden watch box and warranty card.
