Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 145.022 Step Dial Pumpkin Patina Faded Bezel 1969 (Serviced)

Omega Speedmaster ST 145.022-69, manual cal. 861, original step dial with aged lume, dot-over-90 bezel, recently serviced

Omega Speedmaster

Omega is a Swiss watchmaker with a history going back to 1848. The brand sits in the upper tier of mainstream Swiss watchmaking and is known for producing reliable, well-engineered mechanical watches across a range of price points. Omega has supplied watches to professional users including NASA astronauts, military personnel, and competitive athletes, which has contributed to its strong reputation in tool watch categories.

The Speedmaster is Omega's long-running chronograph line, introduced in 1957. It became widely recognized after being selected by NASA for use on crewed space missions, most notably the Apollo program, including the 1969 moon landing. That association has made it one of the more historically significant production watches of the 20th century, and it remains in continuous production today. The manual-wind version in particular, powered by the caliber 861 (and its predecessor the 321), is the configuration most closely tied to that history.

The reference ST 145.022 is one of the core Speedmaster Professional references produced throughout the late 1960s and into the 1980s. It features the standard 42mm steel case with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, a black dial with applied indices, and a tachymeter bezel. Watches from this period are sought after by collectors for their connection to the space program era and for the aging characteristics that develop on original dials and bezels over time. The caliber 861 movement inside is a robust manual-wind ebauche that is well-supported by watchmakers and known for reliable long-term performance.

Key Details To Consider

This Omega Speedmaster reference ST 145.022-69 is a well-preserved example of the manually wound chronograph, powered by the cal. 861 movement. The watch was last serviced in November 2025 and is running correctly.

The steel case presents nicely for its age, retaining sharp lugs and defined edges throughout. The original step dial is period correct and shows an even spread of heavily aged pumpkin-colored lume across the indices and hands — consistent patina that holds up well under UV light. The bezel insert carries a dot over 90 configuration and has aged to a faded light blue, a natural and even transformation that complements the overall look of the watch.

The steel bracelet shows minimal stretch and is comfortable on the wrist, fitting approximately 7.5 inches or 19 centimeters. Overall, this is a solid, all-original example in good used condition with honest wear appropriate to its age and no apparent modifications or replacements.

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