The Omega Speedmaster needs no introduction, being widely regarded as one of the most famous and beloved models in the world. Among the countless Speedmaster references, the 145.022-69 is one of the most sought-after. It comes in several sub-versions, the most famous of which are the ‘pre-moon’ and ‘straight writing’ models.
The ‘straight writing’ case back was the first to feature an engraving celebrating the success of the moon landing. The case back differs from all its descendants in the absence of the seahorse medallion, but above all because of its typography and layout. Unlike the other versions, the words ‘worn on the moon’ are written in a straight line rather than curved around the case back, hence its nickname ‘straight writing’.

This piece is entirely original, from the dial to the hands, from the bracelet to the buckle and even down to the extremely rare original crown, specific to those years. The markers and hands of the watch are made of tritium, and the hour markers have a beautiful yellow patina contrasting with the matte black of the dial. The dial, a crucial part of the Speedmaster, is immaculate. The DNN bezel is in very good condition and has not suffered any major damage. The case is extremely well preserved, probably never polished. The bracelet is in excellent condition. It is a flat link reference 1039, end links 516 (buckle -72). It has no stretch, which is worth noting as many of these bracelets are often very stretched.

This piece is a perfect example of what a ‘straight writing’ looked like when it left the factory, and is a rare opportunity due to its condition and the fact that literally all of its components are original!