I have an Omega speedmaster professional 145.02268ST 861 was hoping someone knows anything about this watch

 

There are quite a few people that engage on these forums very knowledgeable about this watch.

I got more than I bargained for when I asked the same question about my 145.022-68.

 

What exactly would you like to know?

 

Speedmaster101.com is the best place to start.

 

As above, what info are you looking for?

The website @efauser mentioned is the best starting point for you.

 

I would love to know if it’s worth keeping and getting it serviced or a mass produced model easy too find. And thank you for taking time to reply

 

Check out the website.

The watch is known as a -68 transitional. Yours looks to be in excellent, original condition and is highly sought after.

A sympathetic service is certainly worthwhile.

 

Go to speedmaster101.com and do some research. I'm willing to bet you'll have an answer within a few minutes plus the satisfaction of knowing you did your own research.

 

Well, it has value in excess of what it will cost to get serviced.

 

You should not burdened with these tiresome questions. Please contact me so that I may relieve you of your heavy load.

 

Sexy speedy

 

I would hate for you to be stuck with that. I'll help him out, you just relax and stay pretty.

 

First how do you know it’s a 145.022-68 ? Have you seen the inside? It might actually be earlier. But...

http://speedmaster101.com/145-022-transitional/

Value is north of 10,000usd.

Do not get it serviced except for a specialist in these. If your planning on selling it do not service and I’d suggest one of the big auction houses.

There is a chance it’s a 145.012 which increases it value by another 3k.

 

Very nice Speedmaster mate. Which part of the world are you in?
A)You will get excellent advice regarding service on this forum.
B) Be careful about who opens your watch as significant damage could be done to the case back if not done correctly.
C) What ever you do DO NOT SEND IT TO OMEGA. They may well replace original parts and devalue your watch.
D) Study Speedmaster101 carefully it will give you valuable advice on assessment and valuation.

I did these things in 2016 and things turned out very much in my best interest.

Cheers.

 

i took it to a laconic jewelry store I asked them to please open it for me so I can check the reference number

 

I believe it is original and has never been serviced. Still runs too

 

10 grand no way you have to be kidding me

 

Hey hypnos nice watch. It looks like it's seen very little use. How did get it if you don't mind me asking?

 

thanks for the advice and I’m in Albany ny area.I do want to clean it up a bit the watch was sitting in a drawer for at least 20 years maybe even a lot longer