69SW with a 69 movement?

Matth1984

Recently I saw a 145.022-69SW with a movementnumber (305x.xxxx) that fits at a 145.022-69 according tot Speedmaster101.

The watch has a DNN-bezel and a correct caseback, so from that point of view it is a 145.022-69SW. However, the SW movementnumbers begin at 31xx till 32xx.

Could this be a 145.022-69SW with just an older movement? Or is this definitely not original?

kov

Yes, it can definitely be.

I recently bought a 145.022-69 SW with a 30.592.xxx serial, DNN and a Straight Writing caseback.

It comes from its first owner who bought it for Christmas 1970. The extract I just got confirms production in September 1970, delivered to Switzerland (where its first owner lives).

I had the same doubt and asked the heritage team for their opinion before I buy the watch, they confirmed everything to be okay and correct. 👍

eugeneandresson

certifiable dibs 😁

kov

Yes, it can definitely be.

I recently bought a 145.022-69 SW with a 30.592.xxx serial, DNN and a Straight Writing caseback.

Matth1984

I think an extract of the archives is key with this watch. I will keep you updated when I have news about the SW I saw.

kov

There will be no mention of the Straight Writing caseback on the Extract, though. They never mention this detail. 😉 It will be listed as a 145.022-69.

Matth1984

For sure? Will an SW always be mentioned as an 145.022-69 on an extract, and not as an 145.022-69SW?

Matth1984

If it’s true, an advantage for me than is that it’s easier to understand why some SW’s have an 145.022-69 movement, because Omega didn’t make this dividing. True?