Dating this ST145.022 - or is it 145.0022 or 3590.50?

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SBund

·Jul 29, 2020

Beautiful piece and in great condition. The case is very sharp - love it!

The hands are definitely tritium, and in that case I would not worry too much if they are original to the dial or not. In my opinion, they are very likely original as the hands and dial rarely age equally.

 

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Speedy Austrian

·Jul 29, 2020

Cool and thanks - very helpful! Here is another pic that I just took where I think the hands are more visible.

 

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SBund

·Jul 29, 2020

Speedy Austrian

Cool and thanks - very helpful! Here is another pic that I just took where I think the hands are more visible.

I am sticking with completely original. Hopefully someone else will also chime in on this matter.

 

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dennisthemenace

·Jul 29, 2020

SBund

I am sticking with completely original.

Agreed.

 

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Speedy Austrian

·Jul 29, 2020

Thanks, guys - do you also think the caseback is ok, even if it has the 145.022 ref? I think @kov made a comment about the caseback, but all the Speedies I have seen from that period have that caseback. Or is it because the condition looks too good?

 

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amphib44

·Jul 29, 2020

Your case back is okay, and looks identical to mine, which I have had since new.

 

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janice&fred

·Jul 30, 2020

Speedy Austrian

The question is whether they are service hands - or not.

Which leads to the next question...why would it matter? I hope you can finally enjoy the watch as it most certainly is genuine and in great shape.

 

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vlaspri

·Jan 29, 2021

Great watch, congrats! These 1990s Speedmasters are just awesome - you can still find them in great shape, they have tritium dials and hands, more chances for a full set and finally - affordable prices.