Vintage Omega Speedmaster 145.022-69 "Straight Writing" - Vintage of the Week Ep 23 | Bob's Watches

This episode of Vintage of the Week features a remarkable edition of the Omega Speedmaster, ref. 145.022. Shop certified pre-owned vintage luxury watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-1.html NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO 1 00:00 INTRO 2 00:16 Wrist Check 3 00:57 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 145.022 4 01:30 Straight Writing 5 02:59 Value 6 03:12 Moonwatch 7 04:12 Evolution of the Speedmaster 8 04:33 Comparison with Omega Speedmaster 3572.50 9 05:19 Availability 10 05:34 Condition 11 06:21 Bezel 12 07:46 OUTRO Learn more about the iconic Omega Speedmaster 145.022: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/watch-review/vintage-omage-speedmaster-145-022-76.html Vintage of the Week will highlight a different vintage luxury watch from our vault each week. Don’t miss future episodes. Like this video and subscribe to the Bob’s Watches YouTube channel to receive notifications for future videos like this one. THE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER Reference 145.022 hit the market in the late 1960s, bringing with it a then-new movement, the caliber 861. Featuring a cam and shuttle chronograph operating system, better balance wheel, and a higher frequency of 21,600 bph, caliber 861 was an improvement on its predecessor, the caliber 321. It’s a popular edition of the iconic Moonwatch that was produced until around the early 1980s and featuring many variations, including those made before and after the first Moon landing. Although, it’s important to remember that ref. 145.022 didn’t go to the Mo