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After 55 year I've finally decided to figure out what I have 145022-68ST

pdxleaf
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You seem very knowledgeable - I have a 145022-68 ST, with a c. 321 and a serial number of 25006890. By serial number that makes the watch a 67, however it has the metal omega logo on the dial and 1069 stamped in the bracelet. It is all original and stayed in my fathers nightstand draw for all of my life. He bought it new somewhere between 68/69. It seems to be a contradiction as to what parts it should have but I know it is completely original. Your thoughts?


Hi Butch49.

You might want to start your own separate thread.

The serial number shows it to be from about 1968 in the model that Spacefruit identified.

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Also, based on the screws, many people have worked on and serviced this watch over the years, which means the back could have been swapped or even a new movement put into the watch. These watches weren't as collectible and valuable decades ago so it would make sense for a watchmaker to change movements if they had one that was in better condition. Or to change casebacks as suggested.

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Regarding the 1069 bracelet, this type of bracelet came with a Seamaster cosmic and was also not just used by Omega, according to general opinion. Today people swap bracelets to what they like and it's not unusual for our parents and grandparents to have down the same thing.

Thanks for sharing. If you'd like to continue the discussion, it'd be best to make a new thread.
 
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1. Do NOT send to Omega, they will replace parts, originality is key. Find a qualified Omega speedy guy with access to parts.
2. That bracelet and end links is very valuable, at least $1k
3. Head worth around $8k+
4. Find an original replacement pusher.
5. Keep it moving!
6. Make sure kids know originality is key.

nice piece, enjoy!
 
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Spacefruit Spacefruit
The watch above is most likely a 145.012 with a swapped back. The bracelet is unlikely to be the one fitted to it originally.

Memories, especially of valued family possessions, are notoriously unreliable.

(No offence!)
You would be incorrect as this is exactly as the watch was purchased new. The watch was serviced once in 1981 and then just a few months ago in February, when it was opened not by OMEGA and these pictures were taken. There was a lot of corrosion and the seals were disintegrated as you could imagine. The watch is completely functional now with all its original parts in place. I am not relying on stories or other peoples memories as I know exactly where the watch was purchased, where it has been, when serviced right up until I took possession of the watch upon my fathers death.
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140dave
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You would be incorrect as this is exactly as the watch was purchased new.
Yeah, no it’s not.
Lots of people think family heirlooms are original when they are not. You have a 321 movement which was never in a model 145.022-68, it would have had an 861 movement. So either the case back was swapped or the movement was.

Bracelet is much later also.
 
pdxleaf
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@Butch49

The Omega museum offers a certificate called an extract that confirms what movement came with what watch. Because every knowledgeable collector believes the movement with that serial number came in a different reference, your best option for proving otherwise is to contact Omega online and order an extract from the Archives. If you are uncertain how to order it, an Omega boutique will likely be able to help you.

I wish you luck with your research and want to thank you for sharing your watch. It's a fantastic heirloom and something to treasure.
 
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@Butch49

The Omega museum offers a certificate called an extract that confirms what movement came with what watch. Because every knowledgeable collector believes the movement with that serial number came in a different reference, your best option for proving otherwise is to contact Omega online and order an extract from the Archives. If you are uncertain how to order it, an Omega boutique will likely be able to help you.

I wish you luck with your research and want to thank you for sharing your watch. It's a fantastic heirloom and something to treasure.
Thanks for the info
 
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Yeah, no it’s not.
Lots of people think family heirlooms are original when they are not. You have a 321 movement which was never in a model 145.022-68, it would have had an 861 movement. So either the case back was swapped or the movement was.

Bracelet is much later also.
It can't be a simple movement swap since the dial would also need to be changed to fit the 321 movement.

99.9% this is a 145.012-67 with a swapped caseback, prob done at service time in the 1970s/80s back when originality wasn't so important and parts got mixed on watchmaker benches.
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