1969 Omega Speedmaster 18kt Gold BA145022-69 aka The Original “Limited Edition”

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Offered up for sale is my 1969 BA145022-69 - 18kt Gold Speedmaster.

Limited to 1014 pieces, this is the original “Limited Edition” Speedmaster.

I was going to hold onto this, but it is taking up a good chunk of the watch fund and I just don’t wear it enough to justify keeping it. I have owned and enjoyed it for approximately 2 years.

The watch comes with a copy of the old style archive papers indicating a production of December 1969 and delivery to Switzerland.

The watch features the original gold dial - OM Swiss Made OM - in very good condition with a beautiful and clean service DNN burgundy 18kt gold bezel.
****I am now able to also offer it with a genuine 1969 DON 18kt burgundy faded bezel in addition to the 18kt DNN bezel (2 bezels - DNN + DON). The price has been updated accordingly.****

The original 18kt case appears strong. Some minor tarnishing in 2 spots which can be cleaned.

The original 18kt 1116/575 bracelet is in excellent bracelet with some stretch. The bracelet is just over 5.75 inches long, which means the watch should fit just under a 7.5 inch wrist. I never wore it with the bracelet, personally.

Accessories - Archives only + light brown Bulang & Sons JPM strap w Gold colored buckle as pictured.

Asking [REDUCED] $45,750 shipped via wire. I am happy to sell without either bezel and price adjusted accordingly. Considering all trade offers, but would primarily be looking to trade this one down.

Thanks for looking!

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UPDATE and Bump. With some help, I've been able to track down an original 18kt bezel for the watch, which I can now offer with the watch. I'm in no rush to sell, but realize it can take some time to find the right buyer. The ad/price have been updated accordingly to reflect the added 1969 DON bezel. I am happy to sell with or without the bezel.
 
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That’s a birth year grail for me, but funds are tight at the moment. So unless you’d like a spare kidney (the kids don’t need 2!), I’ll say GLWS.
 
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Available. All reasonable trades and offers are considered.
 
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Edit: Sorry, posted in the wrong thread!
But have a bump on me 👍
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