Sorry to hear of your husbands passing.
Your dates are probably correct. It is what's called a straight writing version of the Omega Speedmaster moonwatch. Its the second version as the first also contained the words Apollo XI on the back.
The band and end links are unusual but the markings seem to indicate that they could be original.
It looks to be in good original condition.
As he was the original owner, a very nice and appropriate gift given his degree I might add, you also have the history of the watch.
My ex-husband passed and I now have his watch.
I gave it to him in I think 1971 or 1972 for graduation from the U if Washinton. His degree was in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He was also a private pilot. I thought It was the perfect gift. He was living in Mexico and died 3 years ago. Don't know the value. Anyone know what I have here?
What you have is a very nice watch that looks to be in excellent condition for its age. What you soon will have is a very large amount of PM's (Private Messages) of offers to buy it. I see this is your first post, so I would suggest using the search function to find threads about late '60's Speedmasters and take your time reading and learning about them, and most importantly how to care for them. This is not a watch you take to a run of mill jewelry shop to work on or open the back so you can gather more information about it. Inside the case back, there will be a reference number and serial number, these will help dial in your search and education.
This is a nice watch, and from my limited experience, they fetch a handsome sum. This community of collectors will surely provide an amazing amount of information and knowledge to help you understand this special piece.
Keep it safe, don't get it wet, and be patient and take your time before you decide what to do with it!
Yes, it's known as the "straight writing" variation of the Speedmaster Professional reference 145.022-69. The bracelet is not original. Since your husband was the original owner, maybe take a look around and see if you can find the original bracelet or any of the original documents and packaging.
In any case, it's a collectible watch with substantial value. It would also be a nice heirloom.
I agree the clasp and endlinks are original, but I am almost certain the two tone part of the bracelet is not made by Omega, and am 100% certain it does not go with the endlinks.
Nesbitts is a well-respected operation, and will follow your wishes as long as you communicate that to them. Their price is not unreasonable, and quality of work is much more important than saving a few bucks.
This thread shows all the Speedmaster bracelets the last photo in the first post shows an 1175 with #47 endlinks.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/fro...ge-seamaster-and-speedmaster-bracelets.45883/
The 1175 is correct for a 1971 Speedmaster, see the chart here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-speedmaster-bracelet-chart.29051/
There are some original 1175 bracelets for sale in the parts forum. You could reattach your original endlinks and clasp to a correct main part of the bracelet if you wished to restore it.
That said, I am also in Seattle, my preferred watchmaker is Kelly Hunter, who can be found/contacted at https://artofthewatch.com, and is based in Portland, OR.
Notice the endlinks are installed backwards.
