I suggest you forget about dates.
The "69" smooth backed, and engraved back, (NOT medallion back) might have a factory release date of 1970+, even though it has "69" in the case back.
Some dealers call all moonwatches "69"s (I cant tell you why, and I gave up discussing it with him)
Serials are an indication of when the watch was put together - but it is impossible to say which year that actually was from the serial or the reference. The only way is to get an extract.
Plenty of watches marked 145.022-69 were made in 1970.
Now you did read
www.speedmaster101.com right?
Its pretty hard to read that and be as confused as you seem to be. Dont be offended, because if you are still confused I am happy to take the time to try and help. Everyone understands and learns in a different way and my site may not suite you!
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