My father's speedy

drlor · Mar 14, 2023

Hello! I have this Speedy that belonged to my father, it is a living inheritance, because luckily he is healthy, and now he is on a transatlantic cruise.
When I was a boy he used it because they had given it to him, then it went into the drawer of oblivion, and when he saw it by chance he gave it to me.
Could you help me to know the year and reference?
from what I investigated, it is 145022-71, it is correct

Scarecrow Boat · Mar 14, 2023

That looks like a 145.022 -69 “Flight Qualified” SW 👍

Very nice watch and inheritance with your father being healthy. It’s fun that you have memories of him and it but now you can create your own 😀

watchstick_81 · Mar 14, 2023

drlor
Could you help me to know the year and reference?
from what I investigated, it is 145022-71, it is correct

Great condition it's in! The case looks very sharp and I assume the bezel just needs some cleaning?

Anyway, for the exact year you can order an Omega Extract of the Archives (120 CHF) or fill in the serial at ilovemyspeedmaster.com or other sites. That will give you an approximate production year. You will have to open the caseback (by a proper watchmaker) to find out the serial.

The model itself is a -69 (step dial, straight writing).

MJR · Mar 14, 2023

Yes it is a 145.022-69 Straight Writing which you can read more about here https://speedmaster101.com/145-022-straight-writing/.

It is on a first generation 1171 bracelet with a relief omega Omega logo that was replaced with a later trapezoid. These are quite rare variation of bracelet.

Davidt · Mar 14, 2023

Looks like a lovely -69 Straight Writing. If it’s been in a drawer for years a good clean and service is in order. The crystal should polish up well and it looks like some of the marks on the bezel might be dirt. General advice for vintage is to fully service the movement and clean the case but don’t polish it

drlor · Mar 14, 2023

Thanks for the information!
How do you differentiate -69 from -71?

Scarecrow Boat · Mar 14, 2023

drlor
How do you differentiate -69 from -71?

It really depends on the production age of the -69 but in your case, it’s the caseback. The text font as well as shape/location of the notches in the case back show it’s an original vs service caseback. The wear is commensurate with age, so that further tells me it’s original to the watch, which helps conclude yours is a -69.

Scarecrow Boat · Mar 14, 2023

The caseback of a -71 will primarily look like this

With the rare exception of the “No NASA” caseback

A Pre Moon -69 caseback will look like this

There is a rarer Apollo Straight Writing caseback

And your Straight Writing with “Flight Qualified”

Depending on the production age, there are other tells but as I said, yours came down to the caseback.

SOG53 · Mar 14, 2023

Make sure to take it to an Omega qualified watchmaker with Omega parts account, not all have this. If you tell us where you are located someone will likely be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service this properly. But dont send it to Omega they will replace parts and impact the vintage appeal and value of the watch.
Its a beauty congrats and welcome!

Dan S · Mar 14, 2023

drlor
Thanks for the information!
How do you differentiate -69 from -71?

This looks like a great living inheritance. Very nice.

We are going primarily by the case-back and your claims that it is a one-owner watch that hasn't been tampered with, but this involves the implicit assumption that the case-back and everything else is original to the watch. For example, we can't rule out the possibility that the -69 SW case-back has been added to a -71 watch. I know, I know ... your father says that nothing has ever been replaced. But if I had a nickel for every time I've heard that ...

If you have it opened and look at the inside of the case-back and the serial number of the movement, no guesswork will be required.

hansaboy · Mar 15, 2023

Cheers and welcome @drlor!

Your watch looks very nice and since you need info, here is a fantastic website!

https://speedmaster101.com

You can spend days and nights reading about Speedys here, and there is plenty to learn!
And of course - listen to people here, the advice you get here is priceless!😀

Be careful with your watch regarding the watchmaker who will help you opening it up for the serial nr checking!
Please do ask the watchmaker (before) if he/she is skilled with vintage Speedys...

Good luck!

hansaboy · Mar 15, 2023

This one is priceless for you!!

Take your time, because there's a lot to learn!😎

Davidt · Mar 15, 2023

To give an example for the caseback, I once bought a -68 with a straight writing caseback. In that instance I had seen the serial number and dial and was aware it was a -68. Thankfully I managed to find someone else with the reverse problem and swapped for a pre-moon -68 back.

In your case although it’s highly likely to all be correct, it could be a mid to late -69 or -71 as they shared a dial and bezel. The serial will tell for sure. You could confirm if you have it serviced. Don’t try and remove the caseback yourself if you’re unsure how to do so as you risk putting some horrible scratches on it.

Geme81 · Mar 15, 2023

You can check-out some interesting information in the following recent thread and article
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fratello-buying-guide-omega-speedmaster-professional-145-022.157272/

drlor · Mar 15, 2023

[Thank you for the information, I am in Buenos Aires, Argentina

QUOTE="SOG53, post: 2147329, member: 74264"]Make sure to take it to an Omega qualified watchmaker with Omega parts account, not all have this. If you tell us where you are located someone will likely be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service this properly. But dont send it to Omega they will replace parts and impact the vintage appeal and value of the watch.
Its a beauty congrats and welcome![/QUOTE]

SOG53
Make sure to take it to an Omega qualified watchmaker with Omega parts account, not all have this. If you tell us where you are located someone will likely be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service this properly. But dont send it to Omega they will replace parts and impact the vintage appeal and value of the watch.
Its a beauty congrats and welcome!

drlor · Mar 15, 2023

[And at an official Omega service

QUOTE="drlor, post: 2147524, member: 96080"][Thank you for the information, I am in Buenos Aires, Argentina

QUOTE="SOG53, post: 2147329, member: 74264"]Make sure to take it to an Omega qualified watchmaker with Omega parts account, not all have this. If you tell us where you are located someone will likely be able to recommend a watchmaker who can service this properly. But dont send it to Omega they will replace parts and impact the vintage appeal and value of the watch.
Its a beauty congrats and welcome![/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

joe band · Mar 16, 2023

drlor
[Thank you for the information, I am in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Muchaaaachooooos! *** !

felicidades on your great paternal heirloom, that your father is still alive to see you enjoy!

best,

pepe

MTROIS · Mar 16, 2023

Great watch… congratulations.
From the pictures it does seem that someone tried to open the case back, and damaged it to an extent.
Not sure if that is recent or not, but if it is recent, I would definitely not trust that person to service the watch.
Good luck finding a good watchmaker!

Seaborg · Mar 16, 2023

MTROIS
Great watch… congratulations.
From the pictures it does seem that someone tried to open the case back, and gauged it to an extent.
Not sure if that is recent or not, but if it is recent, I would definitely not trust that person to service the watch.
Good luck finding a good watchmaker!

FIFY

marcn · Mar 16, 2023

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