I posted back in December about my inherited 1968 Speedy 145.022. Well, after a LONG 5 month wait for my watchmaker to source original parts, I finally have it back - and couldn’t be happier! I will post a full write up soon, but for now, had to share my elation of my first Omega and one as rich in family history as it’s historical significance!
ABSOLUTELY NOT! There is far too much familial significance and personal memories associated with this watch! I am not sorry to say this watch is NOT for sale!
Sorry for your loss. We both know that the watch is a meager consolation prize, as I learned 30 years ago when I inherited my grandfather's early 1970's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. But, it served me well as a reminder of the loving hugs I got from him while he wore the watch. Unfortunately it was stolen in 2011, about 25 years after it came to me. So guard this one well. You don't want to have to experience the loss a second time.
Congratulations. A really sweet watch. I'm not into NATO straps and I'd go find something a little more special for such a special watch...but that's me!
Looks amazing! Cherish it for the rest of your life and, hopefully, you can pass it on to your kids/grandkids as well
That’s the plan! I’ve already been approached by a couple individuals asking if I’ll sell it. Sorry guys, not this one!
Cause I like mint stuff, if I can find it and if I can afford it. I try to find the stuff that looks like it hasn’t been touched. I love vintage Speedmasters that look like the original owner decided he didn’t like the watch and put it away. Mint watches with NO service marks under the lid are a real favorite. This -67 SP was put away early on and had only one service mark on it. Here are a few photos of when it first arrived. The dial and hands are tritium on this watch.
Never. I hate NATOs. They are bulky and ugly. I have small wrists, so the bulk is even worse in my case. These ‘small’ ss shark skin bracelets? I have it on the smallest size. And, btw, I’m 6’3”. Don’t ask me, I can’t explain.